Business Development Officer
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources
POSITION: Business Development Officer
OPENING DATE: February 1, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2025
WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week
SALARY: Php360,000.00 (basic) per annum.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The American Recreation Club is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Business Development Officer.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. No need to follow-up. Thank you for your understanding.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
As the Business Development Officer, you will be directly reporting to the Association General Manager (GM) as the point person for all Concessionaires, Industry Partners and Independent Contractor related programs and activities. You will be closely coordinating with the Events & Programs Manager (E&PM) and Membership Admin Officer (MAO) for all relevant programs and activities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- In coordination with the GM, will constantly be on the lookout for possible concessionaires, industry partners and independent contractors that would further improve the Association’s products, services, and Membership Privileges.
- Will submit to the GM the Concessionaire’s Cost Center proposed Annual Budget.
- Presents the Concessionaire’s Cost Center monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) to the GM with action plans should the P&L not meet budget projections.
- In coordination with the GM and the ARC Board Concessionaire Advisor, will propose new concessionaire options that would add to the services offered for ARC Members and the Embassy Community at large.
- Assists the General Manager in fostering long-term partnerships with establishments/organizations that offer products and convenience services to the Embassy through the Association with special discounts/privileges for ARC Members.
- Searches for Independent Contractors (ICs) to handle the various Sports & Fitness Programs for the Association and negotiates rates and facilitates the signing of contracts.
- Communicates and liaises with the Association’s Concessionaires, Industry Partners (IP) and ICs for their badging requirements and submits them to the RSO/DSIU for processing.
- Maintains all records, communications, and contracts of the various Association Concessionaires, Industry Partners, and Independent Contractors (ICs).
- Conducts weekly audits on the operations of the various Concessionaires to ensure adherence to the Embassy’s policies and procedures as well as following set ARC standards.
- Maintains communication with and conducts spot audits on independent contractors to ensure adherence to the Association’s Policies and Procedures.
- Ensures the upkeep and maintenance of all Concessionaire occupied spaces including Furniture, Fixtures, Machinery, and Equipment owned by the Embassy that is being used by the concessionaires by submitting Service Requests and tracking them until completion.
- Monitors ICs completed sessions and facilitates weekly Check Requests to ensure all are paid in a timely manner.
- Submits access requests for concessionaire staff, Industry Partners as well as independent Contractors as needed.
- Will be Association’s tertiary level cashier in the absence of the Administration Assistant and the MAO including depositing all cash sales at the Embassy’s Citi Bank branch.
- Monitors and audits all remittances from the Administration Assistant and MAO and notes any discrepancies.
- Submits a daily report of all remittances including any discrepancies to the General Manager for appropriate action.
- Will handle the Petty cash fund of the Association and be responsible for keeping track of all expenses using petty cash funds, its replenishment and safekeeping.
- Coordinates with the E&PM to promote and market all concessionaire products and services as well as marketing and promoting the concessionaires themselves.
- Will oversee proposing and the corresponding procurement of any equipment needed for the facilities occupied by Association’s Concessionaires as approved by GM and the ARC Board.
- Other duties assigned by the General Manager.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Creative, independent, hard-working, flexible, a problem solver with strong computer literacy, excellent organizational skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. EDUCATION: College graduate.
2. EXPERIENCE: Experience in cashiering and guest services as well as handling facility operations.
3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Fluent) Written and Spoken English and Tagalog Languages are required. (This will be tested.)
4. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of the U.S. Mission and US expat community is a plus. Experience in a similar organization, i.e. a small employee association or nonprofit organization is also a plus.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive security clearance and pass a medical examination.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- Interested applicants are required to submit an application letter and a comprehensive resume with references online.
Necessary work permits, NBI clearance, police clearance, barangay clearance, TIN, and government issued photo identification.
Employer questions
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Business Development Officer?