Director of Business Development

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The Director of Business Development is expected to create and execute strategies that increase business opportunities, revenue, partnerships, and market presence for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or a related field, along with substantial experience in business development, sales, hotel operations, or commercial leadership. The successful candidate should understand the Philippine hospitality market, maintain strong corporate and industry relationships, identify new accounts and partnerships, prepare commercial plans, and negotiate effectively. Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, analytical, and networking skills are essential. The role requires a commercially minded, results-focused professional who can collaborate with senior management and represent the Shangri-La brand confidently.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and conference facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, serving leisure travelers, corporate guests, events, and international visitors. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for professional development, service training, and internal mobility. Business development leaders are expected to strengthen market relationships, grow revenue, support brand positioning, and contribute to the long-term commercial performance of the property or wider organization.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centers in Luzon, especially Metro Manila, as well as Cebu and other parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. Hospitality, tourism, business services, technology, healthcare, education, and retail provide many job opportunities. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-focused, with English widely used in workplaces. Island life offers beaches, diving, hiking, lively cities, and affordable local food, although traffic, humidity, and seasonal typhoons can affect daily routines. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the company after receiving a job offer. Requirements can include immigration approval, labor certification, medical checks, and document authentication. Relocating candidates should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, and international schooling if applicable. Metro Manila offers the broadest career options, while Cebu and resort destinations provide a more relaxed lifestyle and strong tourism opportunities.