Remote Global Business Development Associate

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI); Philippines; Remote; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI) is seeking a commercially minded recent graduate to drive international business development in financial services.

You will identify and engage prospective clients across Africa and the Middle East, build relationships with owners, finance executives, and investors, and shape funding solutions tailored to client needs. You’ll collaborate with a small, dynamic team to qualify leads, discuss opportunities, and connect clients with trade finance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fresh graduates welcome; prior sales/BD experience encouraged.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience researching and analyzing business finances.
• Able to work with international clients across cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect with prospective clients across Africa and the Middle East.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, finance executives, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with potential clients to understand objectives, funding requirements, and financial challenges.
• Research prospective companies and identify opportunities for financial solutions.
• Conduct initial client discussions and assess opportunities.
• Qualify leads, nurture relationships, support conversion of prospects.
• Collaborate with the team to develop new business opportunities and expand the network.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

English proficiency

Research & analysis

Problem solving

Cross-cultural communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI) is seeking a commercially minded recent graduate to drive international business development in financial services.

You will identify and engage prospective clients across Africa and the Middle East, build relationships with owners, finance executives, and investors, and shape funding solutions tailored to client needs. You’ll collaborate with a small, dynamic team to qualify leads, discuss opportunities, and connect clients with trade finance and