Business Development Associate (Education Partnerships & Outreach)

Department: Marketing & Sales

Location: MFI Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City (Landmark: The Medical City)

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Schedule: Monday–Friday (Day Shift); frequent fieldwork and partner visits

About the Role

Do you love connecting with people, exploring schools, and building partnerships that create real opportunities?

MFI Polytechnic Institute Inc. is looking for a motivated Business Development Associate to help expand our network of partner schools, companies, and organizations.

You’ll represent MFI in the field - promoting academic programs, forming partnerships under the Employment-Based Education and Training (EBET) law, and linking students with industry opportunities that change lives.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct school, LGU, NGO, and company visits to promote MFI programs, scholarships, and EBET initiatives.
• Develop and sustain institutional partnerships that lead to student immersion, corporate training, and job placements.
• Present and negotiate partnership proposals with academic and industry representatives.
• Organize and represent MFI in career fairs, roadshows, orientations, and expos.
• Coordinate with Academic and Training Units to ensure smooth partnership execution.
• Prepare marketing materials, reports, and presentations to support Marketing & Sales campaigns.
• Maintain a database of leads, partners, and engagement outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships (education or NGO experience preferred).
• Excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills.
• Self-driven, confident in public speaking, and comfortable with travel for fieldwork.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and basic CRM tools.
• Experience or established connections in the Marine, technical-vocational, or industrial sectors is a strong advantage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join a trusted institution with over 50 years of excellence in technical education and workforce development.
• Represent MFI in forging school and industry partnerships that directly impact student employability.
• Enjoy meaningful fieldwork and the chance to grow in a role that combines marketing, relationship-building, and social impact.
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team in the Marketing & Sales Department.

Working Conditions

• Based at MFI Ortigas, Pasig Campus under the Marketing & Sales Department.
• Combination of office work and fieldwork (school, company, and community partner visits).
• May occasionally assist during events or weekend expos.
• Reports directly to the Marketing & Sales Head.

Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy Notice

MFI Polytechnic Institute Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, religion, marital status, or disability, in compliance with labor laws and institutional values.

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