Partnership Director

Involve Asia Technologies Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Asia Technologies Sdn Bhd is seeking a Head of Partnerships to lead their account management team in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves strategic leadership, enhancing client relationships, and driving revenue growth through innovative partnership strategies. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in digital and affiliate marketing, showcasing excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of the Southeast Asian marketing landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in digital marketing or related areas.
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.
• Deep understanding of performance marketing and eCommerce ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a regional team of Account Managers.
• Drive strategic value and revenue growth across advertiser portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Marketing teams.

Skills

Digital marketing

Affiliate marketing

Partnership management

Client success

Communication

Negotiation

Data-driven strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications

MBA

Job description

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Involve Asia is a leading partnership marketing platform that connects advertisers with affiliates, influencers, content creators, and other partners to grow their business through performance-based marketing. We’re on a mission to empower the digital economy across Southeast Asia and beyond, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to grow with us.

About the Role

As the Head of Partnerships, you will lead and scale our client-facing account management team. Your primary focus will be to drive strategic value and revenue growth across our advertiser portfolio by strengthening relationships, optimizing performance, and aligning internal resources to unlock new partnership opportunities.

You’ll be at the intersection of strategy, execution, and client success — managing a high-performing team while collaborating cross-functionally with our Product, Affiliate, Marketing, and Business Development teams to deliver impactful outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

1) Leadership & Strategy

Lead, coach, and scale a regional team of Account Managers, ensuring client satisfaction and consistent revenue growth.

Establish frameworks, KPIs, and performance standards to drive excellence in client servicing and commercial outcomes.

Develop strategic account plans for key clients, aligning affiliate opportunities with business goals.

2) Client Growth & Retention

Oversee the end-to-end health of advertiser accounts — from onboarding and activation to growth and renewal.

Identify and implement optimization strategies that scale affiliate performance and drive incremental revenue.

Foster trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders at client organizations.

3) Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Affiliate Development, Product, Marketing, and other departments to ensure cohesive delivery of solutions.

Act as the voice of the client internally, championing their needs in product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.

4) Innovation & Opportunity Development

Identify untapped growth opportunities across sectors, geographies, and partnership models.

Drive adoption of new products, features, and best practices to maximize client success.

Qualifications & Requirements

8+ years of experience in digital marketing, affiliate marketing, partnership management, or client success, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.

Proven track record of managing high-performing teams across multiple markets or regions.

Deep understanding of the performance marketing and eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia.

Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset; capable of balancing client goals with Involve Asia’s growth objectives.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Data-driven with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

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Involve Asia is Southeast Asia’s leading partnership marketing platform, trusted by top brands, advertisers, and creators to drive growth through affiliate marketing, influencers, and content partnerships.

Our technology empowers businesses to track, manage, and scale their marketing partnerships with precision and transparency. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, with teams across Southeast Asia, we connect brands to millions of consumers every day.

We’re building more than just a company — we’re building a space where passionate people grow, create, and lead. At Involve, titles don’t limit you; your ideas and drive do the talking. Ready to make your mark? Let’s grow together.

Involve Asia is Southeast Asia’s leading partnership marketing platform, trusted by top brands, advertisers, and creators to drive growth through affiliate marketing, influencers, and content partnerships.

Our technology empowers businesses to track, manage, and scale their marketing partnerships with precision and transparency. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, with teams across Southeast Asia, we connect brands to millions of consumers every day.

We’re building more than just a company — we’re building a space where passionate people grow, create, and lead. At Involve, titles don’t limit you; your ideas and drive do the talking. Ready to make your mark? Let’s grow together.

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