The Director of Business Development is expected to lead market growth, strengthen corporate and travel-trade partnerships, identify new revenue opportunities, and support the hotel's commercial strategy. Requirements typically include a degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or a related field; substantial experience in hotel sales, business development, or commercial leadership; strong knowledge of the Philippine market; and proven success managing key accounts and partnerships. The successful candidate should be commercially driven, well connected, persuasive, analytical, and confident in presenting to senior stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, budgeting, and digital marketing skills are important, together with flexibility to work with international guests and cross-functional hotel teams.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company 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 polished service, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and a strong emphasis on genuine hospitality. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established city and resort properties, including hotels in Manila and Boracay. The group provides opportunities in hotel operations, sales, finance, guest services, food and beverage, engineering, and leadership. Employees generally work in multicultural environments and are expected to uphold high service standards, commercial performance, teamwork, and professional presentation. Benefits may include meals, insurance, service charge, staff rates, training, and accommodation or relocation support, depending on the property and employment package.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, business services, technology, retail, and education, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major destinations. Work culture is relationship-focused, welcoming, and generally respectful of hierarchy, while English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed beach communities; costs are usually lower than in many Western countries, although premium island locations can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, with requirements handled through Philippine immigration and labor authorities. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, medical checks, tax arrangements, accommodation, and travel coverage before relocating. The country has tropical weather, excellent beaches, varied food, and strong community life, but newcomers should prepare for traffic, seasonal typhoons, humidity, and occasional infrastructure limitations on smaller islands.
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