Director of Business Development

Role summary

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The Director of Business Development is expected to lead the hotel's commercial growth strategy, build relationships with corporate accounts, travel partners and key stakeholders, and identify new revenue opportunities. Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, marketing or a related field, substantial hotel sales or business development experience, and strong knowledge of the Philippine market. The successful candidate should demonstrate strategic thinking, negotiation ability, excellent communication skills and a proven record of achieving revenue targets. Flexibility, professional presentation, strong networking skills and the ability to work closely with sales, marketing, revenue and hotel leadership teams are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and North America. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in destinations such as Manila, Cebu and Boracay. The company is known for attentive Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, wellness facilities and carefully designed guest experiences. Employees typically work in an international environment with structured operating procedures, training opportunities and strong emphasis on guest satisfaction. Depending on the property, benefits may include service charge, accommodation or housing assistance, meals, health coverage, travel-related privileges and performance incentives.