Account Manager, SME Partners

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in Singapore seeks an Account Manager for SME Partners to advance job security and inclusive workforce transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to assigned SME accounts, guiding enterprise growth through transformation roadmaps and worker upskilling, in collaboration with NTUC Jobs Council and tripartite partners.

The role bridges tripartite partners, enterprises, and the Labour Movement, driving programmes like CTC grants and training while

Qualifications

• Strong consultative and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Data-driven mindset; able to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned accounts with deep engagement to improve workers’ welfare and work prospects.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for SME employers—understanding business challenges and workforce needs.
• Curate and recommend relevant programmes (e.g., CTC grants, job redesign, training) in collaboration with NTUC Jobs Council and partners.
• Guide SMEs through transformation roadmaps aligning enterprise growth with job redesign and upskilling.
• Coordinate across NTUC units to deliver integrated enterprise–workforce solutions.
• Support companies in implementing structured workplace transformation projects, including training plans and HR systems.
• Develop a systematic approach to engage SME workers within assigned companies.
• Promote union membership and access to NTUC benefits as part of the value proposition.

Skills

Consultative skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & presentation

Data-driven insights

Education

Degree in Business, HR or related field

Job description

Pioneering workers' rights since 1961, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) unites 59 trade unions, seven trade associations, 12 social enterprises, and other enterprise partners as we create better lives for workers here in Singapore.

Our work cuts across the different ages and stages of life as we walk the ground and respond to everyday needs. Through initiatives that protect our workers at work, transform careers, manage the cost of living, help with financial resilience and health, and nurture relationships for families, we champion every worker through every touch point as we work towards better wages, welfare, and work prospects.

Because Every Worker Matters.

The Role

Account Manager, SME Partners

Summary of Role

The Account Manager (SME Partners) plays a pivotal role in advancing NTUC’s mission of job security and inclusive workforce transformation for SME workers. The officer serves as a trusted advisor to assigned SME accounts — helping companies navigate enterprise and workforce transformation initiatives, while deepening NTUC’s reach and value to SME employers and employees.

This role is central to SME Partners’ position as the bridge between tripartite partners, enterprises, and the Labour Movement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Account Management & Partnership Building

• Manage a portfolio of assigned accounts, with emphasis on deep engagement with the accounts to improve workers’ welfare and work prospects.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for SME employers — understanding their business challenges, workforce needs, and transformation priorities.
• Curate and recommend relevant programmes (e.g. CTC grants, job redesign, training, and tech adoption) in collaboration with NTUC Jobs Council and other units within NTUC, as well as with external stakeholders such as TACs and tripartite partners.
• Guide SMEs through transformation roadmaps that align enterprise growth with job redesign and worker upskilling.
• Coordinate across NTUC units to deliver integrated enterprise–workforce solutions.
• Support companies in implementing structured workplace transformation projects, including training plans, HR systems, and job progression pathways.
• Develop a systematic approach to engage SME workers within assigned companies.
• Promote union membership and access to NTUC benefits as part of the value proposition for SME workforce transformation.
• Identify SME Workplace Advocates and facilitate linkages to union branches or SME representative networks.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Business, Human Resource, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in account management, business development, or workforce transformation preferred. Fresh grads are welcome to apply.
• Experience in engaging SMEs, TACs, or government-linked programmes is advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Strong consultative and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to connect enterprise issues with workforce solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Data-driven mindset; able to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Alignment with NTUC’s mission to champion job security and fair employment for all workers.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.