As a key leader in the Corporates Product Development Team, the Assistant Director, Partnerships drives NTUC Club's long-term partnership strategy and strengthens its ecosystem of corporate offerings. This role is responsible for the acquisition and expansion of high-value partnerships that enhance employee engagement outcomes for our corporate clients as well as supporting the broader engagement objectives of the Labour Movement.
The Head, Partnerships plays a pivotal role in driving NTUC Club's future growth by elevating the value of our events products and strengthening our ecosystem of partnerships and programmes. This role will oversee the local event product development and curation team. He/She will be expected to perform the following roles and responsibilities:
Strategic Partnerships & Business Growth
- Lead the identification, development, and expansion of high-value partnerships that align with NTUC Club's strategic priorities and corporate engagement ambitions.
- Build and manage strong relationships with partners across diverse industries to enhance brand visibility, improve product relevance, and generate sustainable revenue streams.
- Develop and execute partnership strategies that deliver measurable impact, support programme innovation, and accelerate the growth of offerings such as UPlay for Business.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of partnership proposals, pitches, and strategic materials to support business development efforts.
Product Development & Event Programming (Employee Engagement)
- Provide strategic leadership to the Product (Local) Team to design, curate, and refine event concepts and programmes that drive meaningful employee engagement for corporate clients.
- Guide the team in developing differentiated, purpose-driven event products that strengthen NTUC Club's value proposition and support organisational and Labour Movement engagement goals.
- Ensure product development is insight-ledleveraging market trends, partner capabilities, and client needs to build relevant and scalable programme offerings.
- Ensure strong cost-of-sales discipline by optimising programme budgets to achieve healthy margins and sustainable cost control.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teamsMarketing, Sales, Operations, and Financeto ensure seamless execution of partnership commitments and product delivery.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Partnerships and Product teams to achieve performance targets, foster innovation, and strengthen organisational capabilities.
- Serve as a strategic liaison between external partners and internal teams to ensure alignment of objectives, timelines, and resource planning for maximum programme impact and efficiency.
Qualifications and Other Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Events Management or a related discipline
- At least 8-10 years of proven experience in pitching, securing, and managing strategic partnerships
- Excellent networking abilities with a solid understanding of product development and event management
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
The candidate should ideally be:
- A natural collaborator and a committed team player who thrives in a fast-paced, crossfunctional environment.
- Passionate, driven, and full of energy, with an enthusiasm that inspires those around you.
- A collaborative spirit, a love of learning, and a drive to do things differently.
