Overview In this role you will manage a portfolio of Partner accounts and engage senior executives to drive collaboration through Forum events, initiatives, and communities. You will work with cross-functional teams to craft engagement strategies, ensuring partners derive sustained value from the Forum’s programs. You will shape executive agendas, enable speaking roles, and nurture long-term relationships that advance Africa-focused priorities. This is a highly collaborative, impact-driven position with a clear focus on strategic partnership growth and retention. Verantwortungsbereiche Partner (Account) relationship management: build trusted, ongoing engagement with senior Partner representatives and coordinate cross-functional delivery of Partner experiences Portfolio growth and account management: monitor engagement and account health to identify opportunities for growth and retention risks Executive engagement and event strategy: design engagement plans for Partners, shape executive agendas and optimize follow-up to maximize outcomes Cross-functional collaboration: partner with Industry, Regional, Centre, Event, Finance and Partner Development teams to ensure high-quality execution across the lifecycle Zentrale Anforderungen Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field 5+ years in account management, client relationship management, business development or similar external-facing role Experience managing relationships with senior executives and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify growth opportunities and craft long-term engagement strategies Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills with C-suite confidence Strong organizational and project management abilities to manage multiple strategic accounts Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams Self-driven, adaptable with a learning mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional Partner experiences Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce; experience with AI-enabled productivity tools is a plus relationship-building communication influencing collaboration Salesforce Microsoft Office
Account Manager, Partner Strategy, Africa in Geneva Arbeitgeber: World Economic Forum
Das Weltwirtschaftsforum in Genf ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und integrative Arbeitskultur fördert. Mit einem starken Fokus auf persönliche und berufliche Weiterentwicklung bietet das Unternehmen seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden globalen Initiativen teilzunehmen und sich in einem internationalen Umfeld weiterzubilden. Die einzigartige Lage in Genf ermöglicht zudem den Austausch mit führenden Köpfen aus verschiedenen Branchen und Kulturen, was die Arbeit hier besonders bereichernd macht.
