Business Development Manager

Job Description: Level Up Talent Solutions is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead business growth, sales operations, and strategic expansion across the Philippines. The role will manage high-growth projects, develop local and international partnerships, oversee financial performance, and lead cross-functional teams across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development, sales, and market expansion strategies. Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, distribution channels, and revenue sources. Manage local and international clients, partners, and stakeholders across different time zones and business cultures. Lead projects from conceptualization through launch, implementation, scaling, and performance monitoring.

Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and full profit and loss performance. Monitor sales, operational, financial, and market performance, and recommend corrective actions. Lead, motivate, and develop sales, operations, and cross-functional teams across multiple regions. Coordinate with finance, marketing, sales, operations, supply chain, and other departments to ensure timely execution.

Prepare business proposals, performance reports, presentations, and recommendations for management. Support nationwide business operations and ensure targets, budgets, and timelines are achieved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related business field is required. A CPA license, MBA, or additional certification in business development/sales (e.g., relevant sales certifications) is a plus but not mandatory. Minimum of 10 years proven work experience spanning both operations and sales, preferably within an FMCG environment or closely related industry with nationwide market exposure across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Direct, hands-on experience working with clients, partners, or stakeholders based outside the Philippines, including managing relationships across different time zones and business cultures. Proven success track records in managing projects from conceptualization to launching, scaling, or managing high-growth business categories including managing budgets and timelines.

Strong financial acumen, with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L management and accountability. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, analysis, and presentations. Having working knowledge in Sales Automation Force (SFA) or Distributor Management (DMS) is an advantage but not mandatory.

Flexible to work beyond regular business hours, including Mondays through Saturdays or as business needs require. Above-average leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple regions or functions.