Strategic Partner Manager, Africa

Job-Room; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The World Economic Forum in Geneva is seeking an Account Manager, Africa, to manage a portfolio of Partner accounts and engage senior executives in Forum events and activities.

You will serve as the primary contact for assigned organizations, develop engagement strategies, and collaborate across Regions, Centres, Events and Sales to maximise Partner value. This role requires on-site presence 3 days per week per policy.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in account management or external-facing roles.
• Experience engaging senior executives and navigating stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to grow partner engagement.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and MS Office.

Aufgaben

• Partner relationship management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior Partner representatives; lead regular engagement with Partners to understand their priorities.
• Portfolio growth and account management: Monitor Partner engagement and identify opportunities for partnership growth and retention.
• Executive engagement and event strategy: Develop engagement strategies for Partners and shape executive agendas.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with Industry, Regional, Centre, Event, Finance and Sales teams to deliver Partner activities.

Kenntnisse

Account management

Relationship management

Business development

Executive engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Management or similar

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The World Economic Forum in Geneva is seeking an Account Manager, Africa, to manage a portfolio of Partner accounts and engage senior executives in Forum events and activities.

You will serve as the primary contact for assigned organizations, develop engagement strategies, and collaborate across Regions, Centres, Events and Sales to maximise Partner value. This role requires on-site presence 3 days per week per policy.