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Assistant Manager, Strategic Partnership

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This job is about building and managing relationships with corporate partners while driving sales and marketing. You might like this job because you’ll engage with various businesses, create partnership opportunities, and boost revenue all while working in a dynamic team!

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Subang Jaya, Selangor

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

1. Partner Farming & Relationship Management

  • Manage and deepen relationships with mid-tier corporate partners (e.g., insurance, co-working, retail, F&B-adjacent accounts)
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for assigned accounts; prepare data-led performance decks
  • Maintain partner retention rate through proactive engagement and renewal planning
  • Identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts and coordinate with the Manager on escalation

2. Commercial Conversion

  • Convert commercial trials to paid recurring arrangements
  • Maintain a live tracker pipeline with status, action owner, and next steps
  • Conduct on-site activation support and pitch presentations for MNC and office-based prospects

3. Corporate Channel Development (Vouchers, Events, Bulk Orders, Gifting, Pantry Supplies)

  • Build and manage the corporate sales pipeline — vouchers, events, gift boxes, pantry subscriptions, and branded merchandise
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders on order fulfilment, production timelines, and client communications
  • Track revenue monthly; escalate blockers and surface data-driven opportunities to the Manager

4. New Corporate Account Acquisition

  • Source, qualify, and onboard new corporate accounts
  • Manage the full sales cycle from cold outreach to signed agreement for mid-tier accounts
  • Represent ZUS Coffee at networking events, industry functions, and BD roadshows as required
  • Maintain records accurately and up to date at all times

5. Singapore Market Support

  • Assist the Manager in developing SG-specific partnership strategies
  • Support activations for offices and staff discount programmes in the SG market

6. Reporting & Internal Coordination

  • Submit weekly pipeline update reports to the Manager
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on campaign execution and logistics
  • Participate in team planning sessions and contribute to the department’s quarterly reviews

Job Requirements

 Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • Minimum 3–5 years of B2B sales, account management, or corporate partnership experience
  • Experience in FMCG, F&B, retail, or hospitality industry is an advantage
  • Prior exposure to gifting/merchandise channels is a plus
  • Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of hitting sales or conversion targets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is a plus)
  • Confident presenter — able to deliver QBRs and pitches to C-suite and HR decision-makers
  • Self-starter with strong planning and prioritisation skills; thrives in a lean, fast-paced team
  • Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM/productivity tools (Lark or equivalent)
  • Comfortable with cross-border travel; valid passport with ability to travel to Singapore
  • High ownership mindset — treats accounts as if they are your own business
  • Data-driven: uses numbers to tell the story and influence decisions
  • Team player who collaborates well without needing heavy supervision
  • Genuine enthusiasm for ZUS Coffee’s brand mission and growth story

a Necessity, not a Luxury
 


Skills

Strategic Partnership
Business-To-Business (B2B) Marketing
Account Management

Company Benefits

Employee Discount

Enjoy employee discounts on beverage, merchandise, etc at all outlets across Malaysia.

Employee Perk Programmes

Establishment of corporate benefits to offer exclusive discounts or benefits to each employee.

Health and Wellness

Out-patient care and in-patient care are covered for all employee including ongoing wellness programs & activites.

Career Development

Job training and continuing education help to fuel employee career growth.

Extension Leave Benefits

Provide more generous with their leave days. We have more than 6 other types of leave!


Additional Info

Company Activity

Last active - few minutes ago

Career Level

Manager / Team Lead

Job Specialisation


Company Profile

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ZUS COFFEE

For many, coffee is a daily need. Specialty coffee, however, is often seen as a luxury, something you treat yourself to only on special occasions.We started ZUS Coffee to change this perception.With the best quality ingredients, high-level coffee brewing technology and innovative business model, we’re evolving the concept of coffee consumption to make specialty coffee affordable for everyone, everyday.a...