manager, Business DevelopmentPilmico Foods Corporation

Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Comprised of four divisions: Flour, Feeds, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise​ of being​ Partners for Growth, we advance our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate ​​in the Philippines nationwide ​and have a growing international presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz ​values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
With One Food Group's strong ambition for the company's growth, the Business Development Manager will evaluate and conduct analytical assessment of business development initiatives with the objective of determining strategic fit to Food Group's short and long-term strategies. He/ she will also lead and manage business development projects with involvement in the following key areas: planning support, concept development, project feasibility and/or assessment. The Business Development Manager is also accountable for the transition of approved project/s for operational implementation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Business opportunity development
∙ Assist in evaluating strategic business opportunities for organic businesses, projects, consulting engagements, partnerships, alliances, mergers or acquisitions
∙ Analyze and evaluate findings of market research or analysis projects, assess viability of alternative opportunities and present recommendations to immediate superior and key executives.
∙ Provide key executives with regular quarterly reports highlighting financial performance, business overview and strategic moves of competitors in the food industry.
2. Project feasibility
∙ Leads and facilitates concept development of business development initiatives and ensure collaboration of various ad hoc members for presentation to approving body
∙ Ensure thorough and accurate viability analysis of program or project feasibility to assist management or project proponents in assessing strategic fit and in arriving at the sound business decision.
3. Project transition to operations
∙ Ensure smooth and timely transition of approved projects to key operating teams.
4. Networking and partnerships
∙ Ensure collaboration and synergy with corporate support groups in the Aboitiz and Food Group in evaluating the viability of potential projects and various alliances.
∙ Build a network of potential clients, partners and industry leaders (government or industry associations) for potential business transactions.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
A university degree holder with discipline in Economics, Business Management or Finance.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum 7 years solid experience in business development (M&A, expansion) or any related discipline at least in a supervisory capacity
Financial analysis and business planning experience is a must
A background in corporate and/or operational planning, investment banking, management consultancy or operations management in a food-related industry is an advantage
CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
HARD SKILLS
1. Thorough knowledge in Strategy, Planning and Organizing
2. In-depth knowledge in Financial Analysis and Modeling
3. In-depth expertise in both oral and written communication
4. Thorough knowledge in project management
SOFT SKILLS
1. Good negotiation skills (agencies national & local, potential partners)
2. Good collaboration skills
3. Working knowledge in people management/ development
4. In depth knowledge in office productivity tools (excel, powerpoint)
5. Good presentation skills
REPORTS TO:
Directly reports to Food Group AVP-Business Development
Pilmico Foods Corporation

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time