Senior Sales & Business Development Manager
VAME
We are hiring a senior professional to take charge of our sales strategy, private banking
relationships, partner cultivation and business development activities in the Philippines.
This role requires a strategic thinker, a relationship builder and a confident communicator
who can independently lead market expansion and represent the J. Rotbart & Co. brand at the
highest professional standard.
The ideal candidate brings experience interacting with wealthy private clients, strong
connections within private banking or luxury markets and a proven track record in
relationship-driven sales.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic market expansion & leadership
● Develop and execute the company’s strategy in the Philippines market.
● Identify priority opportunities among private banks, wealth managers, family offices and
strategic partners.
● Lead initiatives that expand J. Rotbart & Co.’s footprint, revenue streams and client
reach.
● Act as the senior representative of the company in the Philippines, driving high-level
conversations and partnerships.
2. Relationship management
● Build, maintain and grow relationships with banks professionals - RMs, Wealth Advisors
and department heads.
● Oversee and support relationship managers across partner banks, ensuring they have
the training, tools and motivation to introduce clients to our company.
● Conduct advanced training and educational sessions for RMs and bankers.
● Serve as the contact point for complex or high-value client inquiries.
3. Business development and new partnerships
● Lead the identification and cultivation of new institutional and private-client referral
channels.
● Represent the company at major networking events, conferences, private bank
gatherings, various chambers of commerce’ and industry forums.
● Build high-level networks that result in sustainable and long-term partnerships.
● Drive consistent and high-quality deal flow.
4. High-Net-Worth Client Acquisition & Support
● Support onboarding of clients accounts referred by partners or acquired independently.
● Guide clients through the process from the first engagement to completed transactions.
● Oversee operational coordination between the client, partners and J. Rotbart & Co.’s
global operations team.
● Ensure elite-level client service resulting in repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
5. Brand building and market education
● Act as the senior “ambassador” of J. Rotbart & Co. in the Philippines.
● Deliver presentations, lead discussions and represent the firm in high-profile settings.
● Provide market insights to clients and partners on precious metals, diversification
strategies and global trends on a regular basis.
● Identify opportunities for strategic marketing collaborations and speaking engagements.
6. Reporting, strategy alignment and team coordination
● Provide senior management with clear, insight-driven updates on market activity,
partnership opportunities and revenue pipeline developments.
● Deliver periodic analyses on PH client behavior, bankers performance and competitor
landscape to support strategic decision-making.
● Oversee and support team members, providing mentorship, guidance and performance
feedback to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
● Work cross-functionally with operations, compliance, marketing and regional offices to
ensure seamless execution of client onboardings, transactions and partnership
initiatives.
● Potentially mentor and/or supervise junior team members as the Manila office grows.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience Requirements:
● 5+ years in relationship management, private banking, wealth management, investment
advisory, luxury relationship-driven sales or similar industries.
● Proven success managing HNWIs and senior banking relationships.
● Strong familiarity with high-level client servicing standards
● Proven track record in strategic business development, market expansion or leading
commercial initiatives.
● Strong network within the Philippine financial services, private banking or luxury
ecosystem
● Experience managing and mentoring team members, with the ability to guide staff and
contribute to building high-performing teams.
● Background in roles requiring significant autonomy, strategic planning and responsibility
for revenue or partnership outcomes.
Skill Set
● Professional maturity, discretion, and refined interpersonal presence
● Highly proactive, resourceful, and results-driven mindset
● Strong communication skills: adept in presentations, high-level advisory, and persuasive
dialogue
● Strategic commercial acumen: ability to plan and execute expansion initiatives in
competitive markets
● Advanced relationship-building skills with senior financial professionals, institutions, and
HNW clients
● Independent yet collaborative: capable of working autonomously while coordinating
seamlessly with local and global teams
● Confident public speaking and event leadership: skilled in addressing audiences,
organizing events, and serving as keynote speaker
● Self-motivated and disciplined, with a track record of taking initiative and driving projects
forward
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PowerPoint, with ability to create compelling
presentations and reports
● Cultural adaptability and global perspective, comfortable working across diverse markets
and client bases
● Strong organizational and project management skills, ensuring smooth execution of
complex initiatives
● Ethical and compliance-oriented mindset, aligned with the standards of international
financial and logistics operations