Associate Director, Public Sector Enterprise Accounts (Market Research)

Cornerstone Global Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced commercial leader to oversee public-sector relationships and drive strategic growth. The role involves managing key accounts, developing tailored insights solutions, and ensuring high client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of experience, a strong grasp of Singapore’s public sector, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and opportunity for impact in the public sector are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Experience managing large public-sector accounts.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s public-sector landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow relationships with government ministries.
• Drive business development cycles and proposal development.
• Ensure client satisfaction through strategic guidance.

Skills

Account management

Public-sector engagement

Consulting

Policy research

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview
My client is seeking an experienced commercial leader to drive strategic growth within the Public Sector segment across Singapore. The successful candidate will oversee key government and public-sector client relationships, shaping data-driven insights solutions that support national policies, citizen engagement, and evidence-based decision making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative environment and is passionate about developing meaningful partnerships with government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Public Sector Account Leadership

• Lead and grow enterprise-level relationships with government ministries, statutory boards, and public-sector organisations.
• Serve as the trusted advisor to senior public-sector stakeholders, helping them leverage research, analytics, and citizen insights effectively.
• Identify opportunities to expand solution adoption, ensuring long‑term account retention and revenue growth.

Commercial & Growth Strategy

• Develop and execute account strategies aligned with organisational goals for the Public Sector segment.
• Drive end‑to‑end business development cycles—from opportunity identification and solution design to proposal development and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape new product offerings that address public‑sector needs.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with research, analytics, and product teams to ensure high-quality delivery of insights and solutions.
• Oversee proposal scoping, budgeting, and project timelines for key accounts.
• Ensure exceptional client satisfaction through proactive communication and strategic guidance.

Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Engagement

• Represent the company in government‑related forums, tenders, industry events, and strategic discussions.
• Produce and present thought‑leadership content relevant to public‑sector priorities (e.g., citizen sentiment, policy impact, societal trends).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Marketing, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in enterprise account management, public‑sector engagement, consulting, policy research, or insights‑related roles.
• Proven track record in managing large public‑sector accounts or government‑facing portfolios.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s public‑sector landscape, procurement processes, and policy priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills—including comfort engaging senior government stakeholders.
• Business‑driven mindset with the ability to translate client challenges into tailored insights solutions.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic, growth‑focused environment.

Application Process:

To apply, please send your updated resume to Naomi Chan (Reg No.: R1330012) at [e-mail] with the job title or apply directly. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal‑opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.