Senior Client Partner, SE Asia — Hybrid & Work Anywhere

The Economist; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension plan (or 401(k) alternative)

Employee Assistance Program

Work From Anywhere program

Generous leave (annual & parental)

Job summary

The Economist is seeking a Senior Client Partner to join its dynamic Singapore sales team, leading high-impact client programs across SE Asia. You will drive growth by selling thought leadership, research, branded content, events and marketing solutions aligned to client strategies.

The role requires consulting with senior stakeholders, crafting compelling proposals, and delivering persuasive presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or consultative sales.
• Proven ability to land new accounts and expand existing ones in relevant geographies.
• Track record of working with senior stakeholders (director level and above).
• Strong negotiation and client management skills.
• Experience using Salesforce for pipeline and account management.
• Ability to develop complex solutions involving policy research, content marketing, media, and events.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and managing multiple opportunities at different stages.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across different teams and levels of an organization.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with the ability to take ownership with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets, including new business, key account revenue, and cross-selling across divisions.
• Manage all aspects of client accounts, from relationship building to understanding business priorities.
• Develop and execute winning sales plans, including account mapping and prospecting.
• Foster effective teamwork with local and global colleagues, particularly those targeting the same multinational firms.
• Communicate The Economist Group’s capabilities persuasively in all interactions while maintaining a professional brand image.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Sales leadership

Client management

Proposal & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership & initiative

Negotiation

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Economist is seeking a Senior Client Partner to join its dynamic Singapore sales team, leading high-impact client programs across SE Asia. You will drive growth by selling thought leadership, research, branded content, events and marketing solutions aligned to client strategies.

The role requires consulting with senior stakeholders, crafting compelling proposals, and delivering persuasive presentations.