Site Development & Business Development Specialist - Cebu

Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines), Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines), Inc. is seeking a Site Development Supervisor in Cebu City to lead end-to-end site acquisition and expansion efforts. The role emphasizes market analysis, negotiations with lessors, and cross-functional collaboration to align sites with business strategy.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple site projects, perform feasibility studies, and build partnerships to drive revenue growth and market share in strategic locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in business-related field with 2–3 years of related site development experience.
• Strong understanding of trade area analysis, market research, and lease negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple site projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end site acquisition, ensuring all commercial, legal, and operational requirements are met before securing new locations.
• Drive business expansion by identifying high-potential markets, trade areas, and growth opportunities aligned with company strategy.
• Contribute to revenue growth by selecting sites meeting profitability, traffic, and brand positioning targets.
• Conduct market and feasibility studies, including competitor analysis, demographics, and financial projections.
• Develop and execute strategic negotiations with lessors, property owners, and partners.
• Build and expand a network of strategic partnerships to unlock new opportunities.
• Ensure timely processing of acquisition requirements including permits, legal docs, and approvals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, legal, and marketing.
• Monitor pipeline progress, site performance projections, and expansion metrics.
• Identify innovative site strategies to accelerate growth.

Skills

Trade area analysis

Market research

Lease negotiations

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Management, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, or other related business courses

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in site development, real estate, business development, or related fields

• Strong understanding of trade area analysis, market research, and lease negotiations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain relationships with brokers, lessors, and internal stakeholders

• Able to manage multiple site projects simultaneously

The Site Development Supervisor plays a critical role in driving business growth by identifying, evaluating, and securing high-potential locations that support the company’s expansion strategy. This role combines site acquisition expertise with strong business development capabilities, ensuring that new locations contribute to sustainable revenue and market share growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end site acquisition process, ensuring all commercial, legal, and operational requirements are met prior to securing new locations.

• Drive business expansion efforts by proactively identifying high-potential markets, trade areas, and growth opportunities aligned with company strategy.

• Act as a key contributor to revenue growth by selecting sites that meet profitability, customer traffic, and brand positioning targets.

• Conduct market and feasibility studies, including competitor analysis, demographic profiling, and financial projections to support data-driven decision-making.

• Develop and execute strategic negotiations with lessors, property owners, and partners to secure commercially advantageous terms.

• Build, manage, and expand a network of strategic partnerships (e.g., lessors, developers, brokers, and government agencies) to unlock new business opportunities.

• Ensure timely processing and completion of all acquisition requirements, including permits, legal documentation, and internal approvals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, legal, and marketing to ensure alignment of site decisions with overall business objectives.

• Monitor and report on pipeline progress, site performance projections, and expansion metrics to support leadership decisions.

• Continuously identify innovative site strategies and channels (e.g., non-traditional locations, co-locations, partnerships) to accelerate growth.