Manager - Partnerships, SMEs Go Digital

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

• Design and execute partnership strategies from stakeholder mapping and lead generation to partnership acquisition
• Develop public-private partnership initiatives in support of SMEs Go Digital priorities and focus areas
• Identify and develop partnerships with strategic partners such as major technology companies, trade associations, chambers, etc. to drive digital adoption (such as in area of AI) by SMEs
• Lead partnership negotiations with key stakeholders to establish partnerships and achieve shared desired outcomes
• Execute and account manage partnership programmes to ensure outcomes and deliverables are met
• Monitor performance of partnerships and drive continuous improvement
• Raise brand equity and awareness of Partnership Initiatives

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Arts & Social Sciences or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience in Business Development, Consumer Marketing, Partnership development and/or program management
• Strategic thinker with ability to develop partnership initiatives and strategies that align with organisational priorities
• Good understanding of technology and digitalisation, with track record in developing and implementing partnership programmes.
• Sound understanding of SME ecosystem, SME data and market research to identify partnership opportunities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to establish partnership agreements
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management across diverse partner types
• Good written and spoken communication, presentation skills to present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Resourceful and Creative - able to think out of the box to develop partnerships for reaching out to the different SME target segments.
• Proactive team player that is also able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience in account management, programme execution and performance monitoring

Position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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