Director of Business Development

Role summary

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The Director of Business Development is expected to lead commercial growth, identify new revenue opportunities, build partnerships, and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, and other key accounts. The role typically requires a degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or a related field, together with substantial experience in hotel sales, business development, or commercial leadership. Strong knowledge of the Philippine hospitality market, proven negotiation and presentation skills, strategic thinking, and an established professional network are valuable. The successful candidate should be target-driven, commercially aware, confident in representing Shangri-La, and able to work closely with sales, marketing, revenue, and operations teams.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for attentive service, refined accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and distinctive local experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates several prominent hotels and resorts, serving leisure travellers, corporate guests, events, and long-stay residents. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest satisfaction, employee development, operational excellence, and responsible business practices. A Director of Business Development would typically contribute to the property’s commercial strategy by expanding market presence, developing high-value accounts, increasing revenue opportunities, and maintaining long-term relationships with business and travel partners.