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Director of Business Development
Role summary
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The Director of Business Development is expected to drive revenue growth for Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu by developing corporate, leisure, group, MICE and partnership business. Requirements typically include a degree in business, hospitality, marketing or a related field, together with substantial experience in hotel sales, business development or commercial leadership. Strong knowledge of the Cebu market, an established industry network, negotiation ability and excellent communication skills are important. The successful candidate should be commercially focused, target-driven and capable of creating strategic account plans, identifying new markets, managing key relationships and working closely with sales, marketing, revenue and operations teams. Leadership, presentation, analytical and customer relationship skills are also expected.
Can I work in the Philippines?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: The employer files a work permit (Alien Employment Permit) after a local-first job notice, then a 9(g) visa; hotels get permits for specialists, not line staff.
Watch for: From 11 November 2026: job notice online, decision in 10 working days. Filing is online only, at the labour department's central office, since 2026.
Official source: Bureau of Immigration: Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Philippines
Usual for the Philippines, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not in city hotels; island resorts (Boracay, Siargao) may give shared staff quarters |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals in the staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | All of it shared equally among staff except managers (by law); the amount varies by hotel |
| Contract | Probation up to 6 months (by law); foreigners' contracts follow the permit, 1 to 3 years |
| Leave | 5 days after 1 year; 10 regular holidays; 13th-month pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% to PHP 250,000 a year (about USD 4,000), then 15% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu is a luxury beachfront resort located on Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. It forms part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for upscale hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. The resort offers premium accommodation, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, a spa, recreational activities and extensive beachfront amenities. Its location near Mactan-Cebu International Airport makes it attractive to leisure travelers, corporate guests, destination weddings and MICE groups. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, service quality, guest satisfaction, employee development and responsible business practices. The property is also recognized as one of Cebu's established luxury resorts and contributes significantly to the island's tourism and events economy.