We support Japanese companies in their global business development through targeted outreach, market research, and identifying new opportunities. As one of our first hires in Manila, you will help build the foundation of our business development operations.
Position
Business Development Associate (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Makati City, onsite only
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Note: This role is open only to candidates already based in Metro Manila who can commute to Makati.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and qualify leads through LinkedIn, business directories, and referrals
- Conduct outreach via email, phone, and social channels to schedule meetings
- Maintain accurate records and activity logs in Salesforce
- Support the business development strategy and provide performance reporting
Requiremetns
- Bachelor's degree or at least 3 year of experience in sales, business development, or a call center environment
- Strong communication skills in English
- Basic Japanese proficiency, preferred
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in an early-stage/startup environment
- Able to work onsite in Makati
- Ideally someone with experience managing a team of cold callers
Contract Terms
- Initial engagement is contract-based until GK Connect's Philippine incorporation is completed
- After incorporation, the role will transition to a full-time employment contract with statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay, paid leave)
- Compensation range: PHP 28,00040,000 per month plus performance incentives
