Director of Business Development

Role summary

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The Director of Business Development is expected to lead revenue-generating partnerships, identify new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with corporate and leisure clients, 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 account management; strong knowledge of the Philippine market; and proven leadership and negotiation skills. The successful candidate should be commercially driven, well connected, confident presenting to senior stakeholders, comfortable using sales and revenue reports, and able to deliver results while representing Shangri-La’s service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its Philippine properties are known for upscale accommodation, extensive dining, meetings and events, wellness facilities, and highly personalized service. The group operates under the Shangri-La brand and emphasizes Asian hospitality, guest satisfaction, responsible business practices, and colleague development. Depending on the property, employees may work with international travelers, corporate accounts, local communities, and large event clients. Compensation commonly includes benefits such as meals, medical coverage, leave entitlements, training, and hotel-related privileges, although the exact package varies by location and employment level.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers business and hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other major destinations. Strong prospects exist in hotels, resorts, tourism, events, sales, food and beverage, and travel services, particularly for candidates with international experience. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and relationship-driven, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed coastal environment on resort islands; living costs are generally lower than in many global cities, although central Manila and popular island destinations can be expensive. Foreign nationals usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated through the company. Relocating candidates should confirm immigration rules, housing, healthcare, taxation, transport, and local employment regulations before accepting an offer.