Regional Business Development Manager

51Talk

51Talk

Sales & Business Development

Philippines

Posted on Apr 28, 2026
  • The ideal candidate will identify, educate, and convert aspirational individuals (teachers, cafe owners, small investors) into 51Talk Third Party Center Partners. You are responsible for launching 2 or more successful centers per month in your assigned territory, ensuring they meet our strict quality and internet standards. Proven franchise relations/ business development management experience

Responsibilities:

1. The Hunt (Prospecting & Lead Generation)

  • Scout potential locations in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to identify "Internet Stable" zones.
  • Conduct local "Business Opportunity" seminars to attract potential Center Owners.
  • Network with local internet service providers (ISPs) and computer hardware suppliers to find leads.

2. The Pitch (Financial Consulting)

  • Overcome "Risk Aversion": act as a business consultant to explain the ROI (Return on Investment) to investors.
  • Conduct on-site audits: Test internet speed, noise levels, and ventilation before signing the deal.

3. The Launch (Project Management)

  • Guide the new Partner for 30-60 days between signing and opening.
  • Ensure the center opens on time to meet the monthly launch targets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
  • 3+ years of experience in Field Sales, Insurance, Real Estate, or Franchise Acquisition i.e. comfortable selling "intangibles" and "future earnings."
  • Proven franchise relations/ business development management experience
  • Financial literacy, effectively show partner when they will achieve breakeven
  • Tech and AI literate; sensitive to data
  • Must speak the local dialect of your assigned region (e.g., Ilocano, Bisaya) fluently
  • Willing to travel 80% of the time within your assigned region or location of potential partner.
  • Self-motivated, passionate about sales and goal-oriented