Total 12 sales manager job vacancies in makati metro manila

Supported by a comprehensive onboarding and training process, you will work as part of a team providing service and support to our customers all over Australia, as well as your colleagues (in Australia and the Philippines).

As a Sales Executive you will be responsible for:

• Generating sales via phone, sms and email while providing an excellent level of service
• Establish rapport with potential clients and identify their needs and pitch them the appropriate conveyancing service
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of leads and opportunities
• Taking accountability for issue resolution and escalating problems where needed
• Achieving individual KPI targets 
• Maintaining a strong communication performance culture amongst the team and ensuring team targets are achieved
• Demonstrating you live and breathe our values and behaviors
• Continuously looking for ways to improve the customer experience

-- THIS IS A FULLTIME PERMANENT WORK FROM HOME--

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Phone Support & Sales Representative to join our team full-time. In this role, you will handle both inbound and outbound calls, providing excellent customer service and promoting our products to enhance the customer experience. If you’re a reliable, enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and Upsell: Engage with new customers, introducing them to our brand and upselling additional products to meet their needs.
• Order Processing: Assist customers with placing orders over the phone, ensuring accuracy and a seamless experience.
• Billing Support: Address and resolve basic billing inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional customer service skills, ensuring every customer interaction is positive and productive.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated reliability, trustworthiness, and ability to work independently.
• Sales Experience: Minimum of 2 years in sales with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Interest in or willingness to learn about golf to better connect with customers.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $600 per month.
• Monthly Incentives: Starting at $350, based on performance.
• 13th-Month Pay: Provided annually.
• Yearly performance-based appraisals.
• Permanent Work From Home (WFH) setup.
• Join a supportive and relaxed company culture that values and prioritizes its team members.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a team that values your growth and success, apply today!

Technical Requirements:

• Computer: Minimum of 4GB RAM.
• Internet: Stable connection of at least 50 MBPs, with a reliable backup plan.
• Operating System: Windows or Mac.
• Equipment: Noise-canceling headset and webcam for calls and video communication.
• Environment: Quiet, professional workspace free from distractions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $600 per month.
• Monthly Incentives: Starting at $350, based on performance.
• 13th-Month Pay: Provided annually.
• Yearly performance-based appraisals.
• Permanent Work From Home (WFH) setup.
• Join a supportive and relaxed company culture that values and prioritizes its team members.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a team that values your growth and success, apply today!

The role: 

As we expand our organisation both across new products and services, as well as Geographies for employees and clients, we’re looking for a Support expert to focus on continuous improvement and team management.  

You’ll be responsible for managing a team of five (and growing), supporting hundreds of clients across three products (and growing) across two regions. You’ll work behind the scenes with both Onboarding and Customer Success to facilitate client queries and make sure they’re a success. 

The existing Support Manager has been with the company for over 5 years and has grown into a new role to help scale the business from a hybrid product/client/support perspective, creating the opportunity for a new team member to come in with a pure Support focus. At first you’ll work closely with this team member for handover, before taking the role on as your own. 

Key to your success will be developing a deep understanding of our products as well as the industry in which we operate in. This will empower you to direct the team on tasks and be autonomous when solving escalated client queries. You’ll be a fantastic manager, ensuring behaviour, product expertise and productivity are measured and improved on a continuous basis. 

Your key stakeholders will be our General Manager, Previous Support Manager, Onboarding Manager, Customer Success Manager and our clients. 

Your focus will be: 

• Team management and managing behaviours, support product and industry understanding and training, as well as and managing productivity 

• Analyse and report product malfunctions, raising defects and incidents 

• Support team with advanced queries, and support the team on the phone/tickets during busy periods, however focus should be on ensuring wider team delivery is at optimal levels 

• Ensure client requests are closed to a high standard of satisfaction 

• Collate and share trends and client feedback with product and engineering to ensure improvements are made 

• Provide consultation to customers regarding the most effective use of Transvirtual platform in conducting business 

• Keep confluence and other documentation up to date  

• Oversee monthly ticket calibration as part of continuous improvement 

Why you will love this role: 

• Become a support leader in a growing market: We have a growing list of customers in the ANZ and North American markets and looking to expand into more sizable Enterprise level deals in an industry that is growing and evolving rapidly 

• Join a dedicated and experienced team: you’ll work alongside a dedicated and experienced team who have carved out a solid reputation for operational experience 

• Drive your initiatives to success: a large part of this role will have you bringing your own ideas and experiences to challenge how we’ve always done things. As a business we thrive on everyone’s initiative to grow the business.  

• Friendly, with a global presence: we are a fun team, largely based in Australia, but also Philippines, India, USA, and Pakistan. You’ll get the chance to collaborate with multiple teams who are all inclusive and open. 

 
Essential Skills / qualifications: 

• 5 years or more working as a Support Manager in a SaaS or similar business 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Proven capacity to develop unrivalled product knowledge in a new sector (or Logistics experience) 

• Experience managing a team, both in office and remote 

• Demonstrable experience working with teams to align on values and behaviours to make improvements  

Desired Skills: 

• Marketing university degree or equivalent  

• Understanding/experience of the logistics sector / SaaS businesses 

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills – find and close deals. 

• Ability to connect with a range of customers and find key buying habits of prospects. 

• Great team player who understands the importance of working together to meet a common goal. 

About TransVirtual: 

TransVirtual is a modern SaaS business, delivering industry-leading logistics solutions.  

Inspired by his family’s involvement in the transport industry, our founder set out to build a truly configurable Transport Management System (TMS) that could adapt to the diverse needs of this sector. We’ve built on our unique selling point of configurability by developing a deep network which allows transport businesses to process more data, more effectively, through extensive integrations.  

Today we have evolved our product set beyond TMS and offer a complete logistics solution, expanding beyond Australia into New Zealand, USA and Canada. 

Our culture is constantly evolving, and we ensure strategic alignment through clear goals set using OKRs. We thrive on positive, consistent, and collaborative communication, necessary for a remote first business. We support that through fortnightly all hands meetings and Quarterly Workshops including Retros. 

We’re always looking for outstanding candidates to join us as Technology, Logistics and Growth experts. So, if you’re excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! 

Who We Are

New Energy Nexus (www.newenergynexus.com) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, business acceleration and access to networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Uganda, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.

Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade in our collective struggle with climate change. With our network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004,

New Energy Nexus started in Southeast Asia to build an ecosystem of clean energy entrepreneurs working on solutions to address this regional energy growth and the climate change situation. New Energy Nexus launched its Philippines program in 2019. We support energy entrepreneurs to create new innovative energy startups that will help to build the nation’s clean energy economy.

About the Role

As Partnerships Manager, you will develop and nurture partnerships that advance storytelling and outreach, build relationships that could potentially lead to follow-on opportunities for NEX PH and program alumni, and plan events that showcase the clean energy entrepreneurs we support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Philippines Country Director, you will collaborate cross-functionally with the Philippines team at New Energy Nexus and external partners to:

• Scope out, negotiate and finalize partnerships with partners and funders whose mission align with New Energy Nexus
• Grow a network of business development partnerships for potential follow-on funding / pilot / demonstration opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs (e.g. Venture Capital firms, Government contacts, Social-impact Investors, Mentors, Utilities, Developers, Corporations, Universities, Hospitals, and general connections to resources) in collaboration with program staff.
• Organize regular investor pitch events (online or in-person) in coordination with the programs team including space, sponsor, keynote speakers etc. with the aim of getting clean energy startups from our programs exposure to potential business partners.
• Develop and follow-up on innovative proposals for partners and funders to enable New Energy Nexus Philippines to support more startups in clean energy sectors
• Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships to help drive equity and diversity into outreach and marketing initiatives with the aim of increasing the diversity of applicants.
• Execute innovative collaboration and partnership programs with partners and funders
• Organize and maintain a CRM system.
• Represent New Energy Nexus Philippines at industry events and meetings with stakeholders

We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in partnership management, community building, or other external-facing strategic role.

This is an ideal role for someone who:

•  Has experience with partnership strategy development, partnership agreements, and events management
• Is an organized go-getter with expert networker skills to execute and innovate in a fast-paced environment
• Is a multi-tasker with strong project management skills, who can juggle internal and external relationships with a high level of strategy and professionalism
• Is a natural investigator with a growth mindset with an ability to find who to contact in a complex organization
• Is collaborative, professional and personable, and has a history of cultivating productive relationships
• Has a positive outlook with excellent communication skills, who can bring strategy to ambiguous circumstances
• Has an existing network in clean energy, innovation, or entrepreneurship; understands the clean energy commercialization landscape

Compensation is competitive for the market the candidate is based in. Applicable benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays and insurance will depend on the location of the selected candidate.

New Energy Nexus values and celebrates diversity among our employees and in our movement and knows that’s the way we’re going to win big. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

How to Apply

You may also submit your resume, letter of motivation (cover letter) and responses to our application questions by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below to begin your application.

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• Implements strictly the preventive maintenance of all equipment and machinery including the auxiliaries according to the hotel standards and the manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Provides prompt, courteous and efficient engineering service while implementing standard procedures for guests.

TECHNICAL WEB PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title: Technical Web Project Manager

Job Category: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Job Location: 100% work-from-home

Job Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pacific Time

About Us:

At C9 Staff, we’re passionate about connecting exceptional Filipino professionals with stable, global clients who truly value long-term relationships. As a freelancer in the Philippines, we understand your need for stability. That’s why we focus exclusively on long-term clients who value enduring partnerships. This approach ensures you have consistent opportunities to work on innovative projects with dynamic teams, providing the security and growth potential you seek.

• 100% Work from Home

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE

As an Accounts Receivable Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable process and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding balances for our clients across multiple brands. Your role is crucial in maintaining positive relationships with customers and optimizing the collections workflow to reduce delinquency rates. Additionally, you will serve as the main point of contact for legal firms engaged with the company for escalated accounts.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Collect on Client Invoices: Lead efforts to collect payments for monthly invoices, deposits, contract payments, etc., from clients and other affiliated brands. Ensure that outstanding balances are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Past Due Invoice Collection: Communicate with clients to collect past due invoices, using effective negotiation and communication skills to facilitate timely payments.
• Delinquency Reporting: Gather and report on past-due invoice ratios. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies for reducing delinquency rates across all brands.
• Professional Communication: Maintain a professional and clear tone of voice when discussing confidential matters, such as payment and check information, while serving as the voice of the company.
• Coordinate with Other Teams: Collaborate with Feather Enterprise and Fernish B2B teams to collect payments for invoices processed outside of Feather's payment processor (Stripe).
• Team Development: Train, onboard, and develop new and existing team members to ensure a high level of service in the accounts receivable process.
• Escalation Handling: Address escalations from Customer Experience, Finance, and Sales Operations for disgruntled clients, working towards amicable resolutions.
• Delinquency Analysis: Analyze and report the delinquency rate of each brand, providing insights to leadership for strategic planning to improve collection efforts.
• Customer Experience Collaboration: Work closely with the Customer Experience team to ensure the highest quality of interactions with clients during the accounts receivable process.
• Legal Firm Liaison: Act as the primary contact for all legal firms engaged with the company for accounts receivable escalation accounts that require resolution beyond internal collections efforts.
• Management Reporting: Provide weekly management reports on the status of the total AR book, including week-on-week (WOW) and month-on-month (MOM) changes in accounts receivable values by age.
• Inside Sales Interface: Interface with inside sales teams across all brands to enhance the credit application process for both B2B and B2C clients. Provide recommendations on creditworthiness and acceptable levels of risk.
  Report CFGI (consulting) for the time being 
• Managing StayNTouch, billing system daily
• Working closely with members of other departments within Corporate Finance and across the company 
• Work with guest and customer service teams on inquiries related to billing matters. 
• interact and manage staff accountants that assist in the performance of recurring responsibilities (i.e., cash applications within the billing system, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, etc. (specifically regarding revenue and related accounts such as AR, AR Clearing, Revenue, and Deferred Revenue)). 
• Review open accounts and send invoice reminders or new invoices
• Prepare month-end reconciliation 
• Prepare and record month-end journal entries  
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to support the organization’s financial management and decision-making.
  
  

• 4-6 years of experience developing a similar role.
• Leadership Skills: You possess strong leadership abilities and can guide and inspire your team to achieve their goals effectively.
• Accounts Receivable Expertise: You have a proven track record in accounts receivable and debt recovery, with a thorough understanding of best practices and strategies.
• Analytical Mindset: You can analyze data and generate valuable insights to improve accounts receivable processes and reduce delinquency rates.
• Communication: Your exceptional communication skills allow you to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative Approach: You are a team player and work well in cross-functional collaboration to achieve collective objectives.
• Problem-Solving: You are adept at handling challenges and resolving issues, particularly during escalations and difficult collection cases.
• Process Improvement: Your proactive approach to process improvement helps to identify areas for enhancement and optimization.
• Customer-Centric: You prioritize providing excellent customer experiences while ensuring payment compliance.
• Organizational Skills: You can manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial Acumen: You have a good understanding of financial principles and credit risk assessment.

• Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• HMO on-day-one
• Paid Bereavement & Family Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Solo/Single Parent Leave
• Special Leave Benefits for Women
• Mental Health Support

The main purpose of the Project Manager is to plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of a construction project from start to finish. This includes managing budgets, schedules, resources, and ensuring that the project is completed safely, on time, and within scope. They also act as a liaison between the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.

• To lead the project on stakeholder management, cost planning, consultant and contractor engagement, design management, construction management from onboarding to handover and closeout
• On-site coordination of activities of the appointed project consultants in alignment with the project schedule and budget
• Engage with project stakeholders (internal to the client) and external (e.g., industrial estates, authorities, and providers) in connection with the project
• Manage and oversee all project procurement and coordination activities including, but not limited to the procurement of early works and main contractors, critical equipment and other specialist suppliers
• Aiding appointed Project Lead in administering appointed contracts and undertake all necessary interfacing and reporting with the contractors during the post-contract phase.
• Ensure compliance to the T&T Commission Execution Plan (“CEP”) online system, risk management and business management system framework.
• To maintain effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project.
• To manage the implementation of the master programme, manpower, materials & plant schedules
• Responsible for the project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
• To lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team.
• To prepare master programme, formal project progress and other reports
• To take a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Control and properly compile all relevant documents for the project including uploading to T&T sharepoint.
• Any other work-related tasks or duties deemed required and assigned by the management / line manager.

About Octal Philippines Inc.:
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager with expertise in the banking industry to join our dedicated team.

The IT Manager will oversee the technology infrastructures and operations, ensuring they are well-aligned with the objectives of the banking industry. This role involves managing IT strategies, operations, budget allocations, and communication to ensure our technology supports our banking solutions effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT management, specifically within the banking or financial services sector.

• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure, networking, and security frameworks relevant to banking.

• Strong knowledge of banking applications, compliance requirements, and best practices in data security.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing technology professionals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies and experience in implementing banking technology projects.

• Ability to analyze complex business processes and recommend innovative solutions.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Allowances
• Health Insurance,
• Hospitalization Insurance

About Igloo 

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo’s innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimize and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent. 

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritize teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the role 

The Sr. Commercial Manager at Igloo will be instrumental in strengthening and expanding Igloo’s presence as a leading provider of digital insurance solutions in Southeast Asia. With a dual focus on managing existing client relationships and sourcing new business partners, this role ensures that Igloo’s innovative insurance products meet the evolving needs of businesses and consumers. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to deepen relationships with current partners while actively identifying and onboarding new partners to drive Igloo’s mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all.

Job Responsibilities 

Account Management & Partner Relationship Growth

• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing clients and partners, nurturing relationships to maximize satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
• Understand each partner's goals and collaborate closely with them to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding their use of Igloo’s digital insurance solutions.
• Work with internal teams, including product, marketing, and compliance, to ensure seamless delivery of Igloo’s services and a positive partner experience.
• Regularly assess partner performance, providing insights and solutions to enhance their experience with Igloo’s offerings and drive mutual growth.
• Lead renewal discussions and negotiate terms that support both partner objectives and Igloo’s commercial goals.

New Business Development & Partner Sourcing

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, focusing on strategic partnerships that align with Igloo’s mission to make insurance accessible, affordable, and inclusive.
• Conduct market research to build a pipeline of potential partners who can benefit from Igloo’s digital insurance solutions, such as lifestyle protection, e-commerce insurance, and device protection.
• Present Igloo’s product suite to prospective clients, demonstrating how solutions like device protection, extended warranties, and loan protection can add value to their business and customers.
• Collaborate with prospective partners to structure agreements and negotiate terms that create long-term value and growth for both parties.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving customer needs to guide business development strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial to align on commercial strategies that support both existing and new partnerships.
• Coordinate with Igloo’s product, operations, marketing, and finance teams to tailor solutions that meet partner requirements, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
• Engage in cross-functional projects that enhance Igloo’s ability to deliver seamless and effective insurance solutions across various markets.
• Facilitate smooth communication and project coordination between departments to support partner onboarding and optimize ongoing account management.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Track and evaluate performance across both account management and new business initiatives, using data-driven insights to optimize strategies and decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to the Head of Commercial, highlighting partnership growth, key achievements, challenges, and emerging opportunities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to account management and business development, ensuring alignment with Igloo’s broader commercial and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; experience in the insurance, fintech, or tech industries is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in account management, business development, or sales, with a demonstrated focus on client relationship management and business growth.
• Deep understanding of the insurance industry and digital solutions, ideally with experience in insurtech or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing and expanding client relationships, as well as in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with an ability to connect effectively with diverse audiences.
• Highly collaborative, with experience working across teams and departments to deliver integrated solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and an analytical mindset, with the ability to handle multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: HMO coverage starting Day 1, with free coverage for up to 2 dependents.
• Financial Rewards: 13th-month pay to ensure fair and rewarding compensation.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Annual performance appraisal to recognize achievements and support professional development.
• Inclusive Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation and collaboration.
• Leave Benefits: Competitive leave policies to support work-life balance.
• Continuous Learning: Opportunities to enhance skills through training and development programs.

JOB OBJECTIVE

To ensure that the solutions offered are tailored to meet the customers’ requirements by working closely with sales team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the sales team on proposals and pitches for business.
• Attends meetings with Sales Managers and acts as a solution expert.
• Puts together business cases for the sales team to support their proposals.
• Works closely and collaboratively with customers to devise effective solutions.
• Ensures that the company’s solutions can be delivered to the customer’s requirements.
• Works closely with customers to understand and capture requirements.
• Responds to customers following requests for information and proposal requests.
• Presents proposals to customers alongside members of the sales team.
• Provides ongoing support for customers post implementation.
• Produces detailed costings for customers and ensure the contract is profitable.

The Product Manager, Value-Added Services will support Product VAS Lead in driving the growth of our Product VAS portfolio across all Product VAS categories such as Risk and Data Solutions, Issuing and Acceptance Solutions, and Network Solutions. The position will have significant interaction with IPVMC cluster and Regional Hub Product teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams within Visa such as Sales, Risk, Finance, Consulting and Analytics, and Client Services.

Important to the role are a deep understanding of the payments landscape, a customer-obsessed mindset to understand our clients’ needs, and a strong business acumen to achieve long-term growth. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Drive VAS revenue and goals by working with market and regional Product teams, Sales teams, and other relevant cross-functional teams and stakeholders,
• Develop and execute VAS strategies to accelerate the growth of VAS in Philippines ,
• Support pre- and post-sales engagements including but not limited to evaluating potential opportunities, creating client pipeline, and executing against sales plans,
• Execute activities throughout the sales cycle such as sales pitch, product demos/webinars, commercial offer, contracting, optimization, and audit management,
• Support the launch of new product initiatives, product enhancements, and acceleration plans,
• Assess the feasibility of rolling out new products and solutions into the cluster, understand and provide local market requirements that will influence the global product roadmap, and develop go-to-market and commercialization plans,
• Engage with clients during & post the sales journey to pitch, negotiate commercials and showcase value from usage
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to senior management.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.