August 99, Inc
August 99, Inc

Business Development Officer  

August 99, Inc

 
  • Pasig, Philippines
    Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
    Pasig
    Metro Manila
    Philippines
    Philippines
  • Full timeFULL_TIME

Expired 4 years ago

2020-06-30T16:00:00+00:00
Job closed.

Job Description

The Business Development Officer will primarily be responsible for managing all community communications and events for Loft. Ensure that communication remains transparent between the leadership team and the rest of the community using chat, message boards, email newsletters and other digital forms of communication.

Besides driving dialogue on topics of common interest to make the community contribute to learning and discussions, the Business Development Officer will highlight how startup entrepreneurs and professionals can benefit from being a part of the community and constantly be in touch with every small development.

This exciting role will also focus on event management and maintain full occupancy of the office spaces and conference rooms, building and growing a solid membership for the co-working spaces and maintaining stakeholder relationships to further develop opportunities for creative spaces and small business enterprise.

Additionally, the Business Development Officer will be responsible for marketing and communicating events and co-working space availability through social media and internal newsletters with successful creatives and start up enterprises working in Loft.

The Business Development Officer will directly report to the Division Head and the CEO in the Manila office.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage community initiatives designed to develop member relationships
  • Manage, budget, plan and execute all Loft events such as tech events, hackathons, speaker vetting and other
  • Oversee events to ensure there is a good balance of educational, member appreciation, and lead generating/sales related events.
  • Engage in the wider community by attending events and networking with local startups and organizations.
  • Setting and implementing social media and communication campaigns to align with marketing strategies
  • Providing engaging content for social media accounts
  • Responding to comments and customer queries in a timely manner
  • Set and implement social media and communication campaigns to align with marketing strategies
  • Respond to comments and customer queries in a timely manner
  • Monitor and report on feedback and online reviews
  • Organize and participate in events to build community and boost brand awareness
  • Coordinate with Marketing and Communications teams to ensure brand consistency
  • Build relationships with customers, potential customers and industry professionals
  • Assist and execute daily office operations for Loft
  • Coordination with local vendors and Admin for upcoming events
  • Passion to work a startup ecosystem and the ability to identify and help cross pollination across businesses.
  • Responsible for greeting prospects and clients as they arrive and maintain a welcoming environment.
  • Develop a unique client culture through organizing client events and other activities
  • Manage daily accounting for accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Coordinate with Admin and maintenance crew to uphold cleanliness standards and physical upkeep of the real estate
  • Market and network, both online and in-person to drive leads
  • Conduct sales tours to execute on sales strategy and maintain high occupancy
  • Lease office space and address tenant concerns and be the go-to person for our members
  • Orient first-time members and short-term customers
  • Curate community programs offering value added events
  • Coordinate with IT, HR, Accounting and Legal departments on behalf of members
  • Contribute to social media, outreach, newsletters, as well as explore possible partnerships
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Resolve member issues with professionalism and patience
  • Devise and execute local marketing strategies to generate leads

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills – friendly, diplomatic and assertive when required
  • Proactive in problem solving and able to work under own initiatives
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Ability to act upon own initiative
  • Ability to anticipate clients’ needs

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent
  • 4-5 years of work experience in events, marketing, customer service or business operations
  • Strong work experience in Sales and Lead Generation.
  • Experience with events management
  • Monitoring and reporting of marketing and communications, including social media
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Self starter who has the ability to work independently
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, Slack, Salesforce and etc.

Perks and Benefits

  • Special Leave Benefits for WomenSpecial Leave Benefits for Women
  • Single Parent LeaveSingle Parent Leave
  • Paid HolidaysPaid Holidays
  • Medical / Health InsuranceMedical / Health Insurance
  • Paid Sick LeavePaid Sick Leave
  • Performance BonusPerformance Bonus
  • Paid Bereavement/Family LeavePaid Bereavement/Family Leave
  • Life InsuranceLife Insurance
  • Paid Vacation LeavePaid Vacation Leave
  • Transportation AllowancesTransportation Allowances
  • Maternity & Paternity LeaveMaternity & Paternity Leave

Required Skills

  • Sales and Marketing Knowledge
  • Closing Sales

Licenses and Certifications

  • Real Estate Broker

Jobs Summary

Job Level
Associate / Supervisor
Job Category
Sales and Marketing
Educational Requirement
Bachelor's degree graduate
Recruiter response to application
Sometimes
Office Address
Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Industry
Information Services
Vacancy
2 openings
Website
https://www.august99.com

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About August 99, Inc

August 99 is a company of startups with 25 years experience and expertise in the world of tech and digital. We help other businesses succeed through the use of cutting-edge technology and innovative strategy. We also offer a suite of web-based digital products for clients world-wide: full web design, internet marketing, content creation, and app development. Going beyond startups, we also believe in empowering individuals to excel in their chosen careers. August 99 fosters an exciting collaborative working environment that encourages our people to go beyond their job descriptions and achieve more. It’s all a part of our core values: dare something worthy, find your awesome, and earn your beef! August 99 is part of Venture Studio 12 (VS12). Learn more about VS12 and its global companies and brands at vs12.com.

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