Partnership & Business Development Supervisor

responsible for identifying, developing, managing, and expanding strategic business relationships that generate new business opportunities, and support the company's growth objectives. Strategic Partnerships Development Identify and approach potential strategic partners across different industries. Develop partnership strategies aligned with the company's business objectives. Establish relationships with key decision-makers, executive directors, and senior management. Negotiate partnership agreements and develop mutually beneficial business models. Explore new sectors and markets for potential business expansion. Business Development & Growth Identify new business opportunities and potential revenue streams. Expand the company's customer and partner network. Identify opportunities for cross-selling and introducing additional products and services. Convert partnership opportunities into tangible business results. Stakeholder Relationship Management Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic partners. Act as the main point of contact between the company and its partners. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure successful partnership implementation. Maintain regular communication and follow up on agreed action plans. Ensure partner satisfaction and identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration. Partnership Implementation & Management Translate partnership agreements into actionable business plans. Coordinate with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Risk, and Legal. Monitor partnership performance and ensure agreed deliverables are achieved. Identify challenges and recommend solutions to improve partnership effectiveness. Ensure partnerships deliver measurable value to both parties. Market Research & Business Intelligence Conduct market research to identify potential partners and emerging business opportunities. Analyze industry trends, competitors, and market needs. Identify sectors with high growth potential. Prepare business proposals, partnership presentations, and feasibility assessments. Provide management with market insights and recommendations. Team Supervision & Leadership Supervise, lead, and manage the Partnership & Business Development team to ensure effective execution of business plans and achievement of departmental objectives. Distribute responsibilities, assign targets, and monitor individual and team performance. Set clear priorities, action plans, and performance expectations for team members. Provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and support to enhance team capabilities and professional development. Monitor the teamu2019s progress in identifying prospects, developing partnerships, generating leads, and converting opportunities into business. Ensure proper follow-up and accountability across all partnership and business development activities. Coordinate workflow and ensure effective collaboration between team members and other internal departments. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. Identify training needs and support the development of team membersu2019 negotiation, communication, presentation, and business development skills. Prepare team performance reports and provide regular updates to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements 5u20138 years of experience in Sales, Relationship Management, Partnership Management, or Business Development. Proven experience in developing and managing business partnerships. Strong skills in identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and negotiating partnership agreements. Experience in any industry is welcome. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.