Partnerships Manager

uhomes.com; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

uhomes.com is a leading global student accommodation platform seeking a Partnership Manager to drive growth in Malaysia. You will oversee relationships with top education agencies and university international offices, shaping a roadmap and representing the brand at events.

Role requires a strong network, executive presence, and ability to travel; English fluency is essential, Mandarin is a plus. This is a strategic, growth-focused position based in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in Higher Education, Study Abroad, and Student Accommodation.
• A strong, established network across the Malaysian education landscape.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Malaysia and occasionally abroad.
• Fluent English (written/spoken); Mandarin ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a high-value partnership roadmap for the Malaysian market.
• Develop and maintain key account relationships with major education agencies and university offices.
• Represent uhomes.com as a thought leader at industry events and regional forums.
• Identify untapped opportunities in Penang and Johor corridors for territorial growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Marketing to ensure a seamless referral-to-booking workflow.
• Leverage data and market trends to influence product priorities and local commercial models.

Skills

Executive presence

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Networking

Communication skills

Job description

uhomes.com is a leading global student accommodation platform that helps tens of thousands secure wonderful housing across the globe every year. Our platform offers a one-stop solution for students, combining comprehensive digital content, verified listings, and personalised expert advice to support students throughout their housing journey. Our unique strength lies in the strong presence in many origin and destination countries, we are redefining how students discover, compare, and secure their ideal homes abroad.

The Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Partnership Manager to lead our growth in Malaysia. This is a strategic position responsible for the oversight and expansion of our relationships with top tier education agencies and premier higher education institutions. Your mission is to establish uhomes.com as the primary accommodation partner for the Malaysian study-abroad market.

Key Responsibilities

• Channel Strategy: Design and execute a high-value partnership roadmap for the Malaysian market, focusing on ROI-driven channels.
• Key Account Management: Develop and maintain key account relationships with major education agencies (e.g. IDP, AUG, AECC) and university international offices.
• Brand Advocacy: Represent uhomes.com as a thought leader at industry conferences, webinars, and regional forums.
• Territory Growth: Identify and capture untapped opportunities in the Northern (Penang) and Southern (Johor) corridors.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with internal Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure a seamless "referral-to-booking" workflow.
• Market Intelligence: Leverage student mobility data and competitor trends to influence global product priorities and local commercial models.

Experiences & Requirements

• Experience: 5-7 years in Higher Education, Study Abroad, and Student Accommodation.
• Strong Professional Network: A "plug-and-play" network across the Malaysian education landscape with established relationships at the Director level.
• Executive Presence: Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly across Malaysia (KL, Penang, Johor) and occasionally abroad.
• Communication: Fluent in English (Written/Verbal). Proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous.
• Mindset: An entrepreneurial, hands-on approach with a sharp analytical eye for data and execution.