A financial services company seeks a Partnership Manager to drive partner engagement and business development. The role involves onboarding partners, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on marketing strategies. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in the industry, exceptional communication skills, and fluency in English and Dari/Pashto. This position offers flexibility with remote work opportunities and various benefit budgets including wellness and professional education.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in Partnership Management or Business Development.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven track record of success in sales and business development.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.
Ability to work in a high-pressure, diverse environment.
Fluency in English and Dari/Pashto required.
Responsibilities
Identify, acquire, and onboard new partners.
Act as the primary contact for partners and address their needs.
Ensure partners comply with business and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with internal teams for market strategies.
Represent the company at industry events.
Work closely with partners to retain business.
Meet and exceed established KPIs.
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Sales and business development
Regulatory knowledge
High-pressure environment adaptability
Fluency in English
Fluency in Dari/Pashto
Job description
Proactively identify, acquire, and onboard new partners while nurturing and expanding relationships with existing partners
Act as the primary contact for partners, addressing their needs, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring they are fully supported in achieving their business objectives
Ensure all partners operate within the company’s business, regulatory, and brand guidelines, and maintain the highest standards of compliance
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and events, to develop and implement market development strategies that drive partner engagement and growth
Represent the company at industry events such as expos, conventions, training sessions, and seminars. This may involve occasional short-term travel
Work closely with partners to retain their business, providing strategic insights and support to help them reach new levels of success
Meet and exceed the KPIs set by management, with a strong focus on driving business growth and surpassing targets
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in Partnership Management or Business Development within the financial services industry
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with partners
Proven track record of success in sales and business development, with a strong ability to drive results in a competitive market
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements within the financial services industry and the ability to ensure partners adhere to these standards
Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced global environment, often dealing with multiple languages and diverse cultural contexts
Fluency in English and Dari/ Pashto is required, with additional languages being an advantage
We offer
15 paid vacation days per year
10 paid sick leave days per year
10 days for floating Public holidays
Medical budget
Opportunity to work remotely
Professional education budget
Language learning budget
Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)