Strategic Partnerships Executive
Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive, resourceful, and highly organised Strategic Partnerships Executive to support the development of strategic partnerships, regional initiatives, and special projects. Working closely with the CEO Office, you will play a key role in coordinating partnerships, business engagements, regional collaborations, and cross-functional initiatives across Malaysia and the region. The ideal candidate is adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain strategic stakeholder partnerships
- Coordinate business events and regional initiatives
- Prepare business proposals, reports, and presentations
- Provide executive support to the CEO Office
- Conduct market research and business intelligence
Required Skills
- Google Workspace & Microsoft Office
- Project management tools (Asana, ClickUp, etc.)
- Market research and stakeholder mapping
- Professional communication and networking
- Strategic planning and problem-solving
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnership Management: Support the development, coordination, and management of strategic partnerships by maintaining strong relationships with clients, business partners, industry associations, and key stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate meetings, partnership discussions, business engagements, and follow-up actions with internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders.
- Business Events & Regional Initiatives: Assist in planning, organising, and executing networking sessions, regional events, industry engagements, conferences, and strategic business initiatives.
- Proposal & Presentation Preparation: Prepare business proposals, partnership decks, presentations, reports, briefing papers, and meeting materials.
- Project Coordination: Manage project timelines, documentation, meeting minutes, action items, and administrative coordination across multiple strategic initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to coordinate deliverables and align project objectives.
- Market Research & Business Intelligence: Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and monitor industry trends to support business growth.
- CEO Office Support: Provide execution support for strategic initiatives, executive priorities, and special assignments.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with corporate leaders, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Administrative & Operational Support: Maintain accurate project documentation, partnership records, and meeting schedules.
Technical Requirements:
- Business Productivity Tools: Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
- Presentation & Documentation: Strong ability to prepare professional presentations, reports, and agendas.
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with tools like Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Trello, or Monday.com.
- Research & Analysis: Ability to conduct market research, stakeholder mapping, and compile business insights.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications:
- 2–5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, client servicing, or project management.
- Prior experience supporting C-suite executives is an advantage.
- Strong experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Malay, English, or other foreign languages is an advantage.