Director, Strategic Partnerships - Travel & Lifestyle (APAC)

Michael Page International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology group seeks a strategic partnerships manager to lead and manage travel and lifestyle partnerships within a high-growth digital innovation unit. This role offers full ownership of partner relationships and customer engagement strategies across APAC, blending commercial leadership with ecosystem thinking.

Benefits

Strategic autonomy with regional exposure

Drive innovation within a market-leading brand

Own and shape a regional loyalty ecosystem

Qualifications

• Around 8 years of experience in large corporations or MNCs.
• Proven track record in business development, marketing, and customer engagement.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage strategic partnerships with travel and lifestyle partners.
• Lead go-to-market planning for new initiatives.
• Monitor performance and ROI of partnerships.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Engagement

Marketing

Leadership

Strategic Mindset

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Director, this role will lead and manage strategic travel and lifestyle partnerships across a regional rewards platform within a high-growth digital innovation unit of a leading technology group. It offers full ownership of partner relationships, brand development, and customer engagement strategies across APAC, blending commercial leadership with ecosystem thinking.

Client Details

Our client is a well-backed innovation unit within a leading regional technology group, operating independently with a start-up mindset. Focused on building new revenue streams and customer engagement platforms, they are driving growth across APAC through strategic partnerships and lifestyle-led digital solutions.

Description

• Own and manage strategic partnerships with travel, lifestyle, and merchant partners across the region to drive value through a customer rewards ecosystem.
• Strengthen and scale an existing platform, ensuring seamless partner on-boarding, operational alignment, and long-term engagement.
• Lead go-to-market planning for new initiatives, including commercial negotiations, marketing collaboration, and cross-functional execution across internal teams.
• Drive customer engagement and loyalty by curating compelling offers and experiences through partner integration.
• Collaborate with internal product, marketing, and operations teams to optimize partner performance and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Build the brand and identity of the rewards alliance across multiple APAC markets, positioning it as a leading consumer lifestyle platform.
• Monitor performance and ROI of partnerships, and proactively refine strategy to improve monetization and customer value.

Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, with around 8 years of experience in large corporations or MNCs
• Proven track record in business development, marketing, product innovation, and customer engagement.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Skilled in developing contracts and handling legal and compliance matters related to partnerships
• Strategic mindset with hands-on experience in loyalty programs or customer reward platforms

Job Offer

• Own and shape a regional loyalty ecosystem
• Drive innovation within a market-leading brand
• Strategic autonomy with regional exposure

Michael Page International Pte Ltd (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Eunice Ho (Lic No: R24125003/ EA No.: 18S9099) on [phone].