Business & Brand Partnerships Director

Company Description adobo magazine is a leading platform at the intersection of business and creativity, documenting how ideas grow into industries and how innovation reshapes economies. For nearly two decades, the magazine has championed creative excellence as a core driver of business performance and long-term economic resilience. Guided by the belief that creativity is an economic multiplier, adobo connects and inspires the global creative community through thought leadership and storytelling. As it enters its 20th year, adobo strengthens its role as a trusted voice on creativity, spotlighting the people, brands, and organizations that push creative boundaries. The team is committed to fostering a future where creative excellence keeps ideas viable, systems adaptable, and progress in motion.

Role Description The Business & Brand Partnerships Director is a full-time, hybrid role based in Metro Manila, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role leads the development and execution of strategic partnerships with brands, agencies, and organizations aligned with adobo magazine's creative mission. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and designing integrated partnership programs across print, digital, events, and experiential platforms. The Director will collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, and events teams to create compelling brand solutions, pitch partnership concepts, negotiate contracts, and oversee delivery of commitments. The role also involves monitoring performance metrics, ensuring partner satisfaction, and steering long-term relationship growth that enhances revenue while preserving editorial integrity and brand values.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and brand partnerships, including identifying opportunities, building pipelines, and closing deals.
• Skills in relationship management and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of maintaining strong, long-term client and partner connections.
• Strategic planning and commercial acumen, with the ability to design partnership frameworks, pricing models, and go-to-market plans.
• Experience in media, advertising, marketing, or related creative industries, preferably with exposure to integrated campaigns and branded content.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, including the ability to pitch concepts and lead high-level partner discussions.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, marketing, and events teams, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring or managing team members and contributing to organizational strategy and growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Comfort working in a hybrid setup based in Metro Manila, with readiness to attend in-person partner meetings and events when needed.
• Genuine interest in creativity, media, and innovation, and motivation to contribute to the global creative community.