Hire the best Acquisition Manager in the Philippines

How to hire an acquisition manager in the Philippines

To hire an acquisition manager in the Philippines, start from Metro Manila, where fintechs, property developers and shared-services providers are scaling their acquisition teams. The country offers a deep, English-fluent talent pool and a short statutory notice period, which makes this one of the faster markets in the region. The challenge is less about finding candidates than about separating managers who have led teams and closed large deals from those who have mostly supported them.

Where the talent is

• Metro Manila: the main hub, with Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas concentrating fintech, property and corporate-services employers.
• Alabang and Quezon City: shared-services and outsourcing operations with managers who have led large, target-driven teams.
• Cebu and Davao: smaller commercial centres whose managers can be sourced for hybrid or regional roles.
• Filipino professionals returning from Singapore, the Gulf or Hong Kong with regional deal experience.

Who's hiring acquisition managers in the Philippines

Fintechs and digital banks, property developers selling to local and overseas Filipino buyers, outsourcing and shared-services firms, and insurers hire acquisition managers across the country. Competition is strongest for managers who have scaled a team from a handful of sellers to a full division, and for people who understand overseas-Filipino and mass-market segments. Foreign firms setting up Philippine teams often hire a local acquisition manager first to build the pipeline.

Permits, costs and notice periods

• The statutory notice period is 30 days under the Labor Code, and it is written into most contracts.
• 13th month pay is mandatory for rank-and-file employees, and many employers extend it to managers, so candidates often expect it.
• Employers make contributions to SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG on top of base pay.
• Foreign hires need an Alien Employment Permit plus a 9(g) visa, which typically adds four to eight weeks.
• Filipino nationals need no work visa, which is why most acquisition manager hires are domestic.

Skills to screen for

Look for a verified record of team leadership and quota ownership, not just personal sales. Useful evidence includes pipeline reviews, coaching routines, forecast accuracy and experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot. English is the working language for most employers, and Filipino or a regional language can matter for consumer-facing segments. Ask candidates to describe how they rebuilt a team after losing key sellers, since turnover management is a common challenge.

Sourcing channels that work in the Philippines

• LinkedIn for experienced managers at banks, developers and outsourcing firms.
• JobStreet and Kalibrr for active applicants across the country.
• Alumni networks of Ateneo de Manila, De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines.
• Referrals from your own sellers and from industry associations.

How Whitecarrot helps you hire acquisition managers in the Philippines

Whitecarrot is an AI recruiter that runs your whole hiring pipeline in one place, from the first job post to the signed offer.

1. AI job posting and sourcing: turn the target segments and team size into a clear post and reach managers across Metro Manila, Cebu and beyond.
2. AI resume screening: applicants are scored on team size led, quota attainment and sector fit, so look-alike profiles are separated from proven leaders.
3. AI interview agent: first-round interviews run on demand, including outside office hours for candidates in shift-based sales environments.
4. Structured interviews and scheduling: one rubric across panels keeps leadership and results evidence comparable between finalists.
5. Offer and onboarding: compare finalists side by side, track offers including 13th month and incentive terms, and manage AEP and 9(g) steps for foreign hires.