Partnership Manager at Sahara Group
Job Description
Accountabilities
- Identify, source, and onboard vendors for Asharami Innovation's supported products.
- Develop and execute strategies to expand vendor networks, business opportunities, and product offerings.
- Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
- Build and maintain partnerships with vendors, ensuring their satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor queries, issues, and support.
- Facilitate contract negotiations and ensure all agreements align with business objectives.
- Create and maintain vendor communication materials, including FAQs, guides, and updates.
- Prepare regular reports on vendor performance, engagement, and business development progress.
- Train and support vendors on platform usage, including product listing, stock updates, and order management.
- Work closely with the operations team to optimize vendor-related processes and address challenges effectively.
- Collaborate with vendors to optimize product quality, pricing, and availability.
- Monitor vendor performance, including delivery timeline, product quality, and customer feedback.
- Ensure compliance with marketplace policies and guidelines.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in business development, vendor management, and partnerships.
- Ability to build and maintain strategic vendor relationships that drive business growth.
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Proven experience in market analysis, identifying trends, and growth strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Personal integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, and Word for documentation.