External RelationsJob Description
- Be the primary point of contact and build long-term relationships with clients and partners.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the clients’ positions in the market, their products/services, points of difference and competitive landscape as well as their needs and intentions.
- Work with account management colleagues to communicate to schools and centres about clients and partners’ expectations and specification so as to meet the stated goals and objectives.
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors and partners.
- Meet with clients and partners to discuss end-to-end solutioning which include but not limited to management education, training programmes, research, consultancies.
- Communicate with clients and partners about their account status and work with them to ensure satisfaction.
- Responsible for keeping current clients satisfied and delivering exceptional client service on a day-to-day basis.
- Manage the retention, expansion and overall satisfaction of the clients and partners.
- Staying updated with industry and market trends and their best practices.
- Maintains proper records of all business transaction and clients/partners’ information.
Job Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs and expectations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying attention to details.
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Possess up-to-date understanding of industry and market trends.
- Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with different types of customers and clients.
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