The annual salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000 in New York
The World Economic Forum is an international organization that brings together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to discuss and address global challenges to improve the state of the World.
As a membership organization, the Forum engages businesses in projects and initiatives – online and offline – to address industry, regional and systemic issues.
The Partner Services team focuses on structuring and delivering tailored engagement for Forum Partners across Europe and North America. The team works across all industries and geographies and in close collaboration with the Global Industries communities, 10 Forum Centers and Forum events.
As a membership organization, the Forum engages businesses in projects and initiatives – online and offline – to address industry, regional and systemic issues.
The Partner Services team focuses on structuring and delivering tailored engagement for Forum Partners across Europe and North America. The team works across all industries and geographies and in close collaboration with the Global Industries communities, 10 Forum Centers and Forum events.
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We are currently searching for a Partner Services Lead, who will focus on building and reinforcing interactions with Partner Representatives (Operational Contacts) at Forum Partner companies. Responsibilities include:- Responsible for maintaining ongoing Partner engagement with the Forum, through building and maintaining relationships with artner Representatives
- Ensure retention by delivering on tailored engagement plans for Partners to address their priorities and deepen their engagement in relevant Forum activities, in collaboration with either the Global Industries or Regional Business teams
- Onboard Partner Representatives into the Forum ecosystem and relevant engagements, in collaboration with either the Global Industries team or Regional Business teams
- Contribute to shaping the engagement plan for Partners, in collaboration with either the Global Industries team or Regional Business teams
- Structure and deliver Partners’ events engagement, ranging from registrations, agendas, speaking roles and logistics, in collaboration with either the Global Industries team or Regional Business team
- Responsible for Partner integration and experiences across the Forum’s digital ecosystem
- Monitor and generate intelligence on Partner companies to flag potential risks and opportunities for Forum engagement, ranging from recent announcements and partnership, annual and sustainability reports, and senior executive changes
- Lead internal processes impacting Partner: ELT, Contract Management, Finance/Unpaids, PEM checks
- Contribute to opportunities to grow and upgrade Partners, in close collaboration with the Global Industries and Regional Business teams.
To be successful, a Partner Services Lead should:
- Build relationships with Partner Representatives to develop and execute on engagement plans based on their business priorities and relevant trends for their industry sectors
- Monitor and proactively manage partner retention and engagement metrics and resulting actions
- Ensure a ‘One-Forum’ approach, with internal product teams, Centres and Global Industries teams to Partners to guarantee optimal Partner engagement experience.
Preferred Requirements and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of professional work experience in a relevant industry
- Successful track record in key account management and business relationship development, including proven ability to engage with multiple functions and business lines in an organization
- Excellent communication skills and command of English; fluency in another language is a plus
- Ability to connect the dots in a complex matrix environment, strong collaboration skills, with disciplined and consistent follow-through for internal and external parties.
- Digital mindset and capabilities, add Salesforce proficiency line
- Occasional travel up to 15%
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!
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