Job Description

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Partnership / Business Development (Senior) Manager | mall, retail, tourism

The Company, a renowned retail corporation based in Hong Kong and with a significant presence in both Hong Kong and China, is currently hiring for the position of (Senior) Manager in their Partnership & Business Development team. Specializing in the development and management of large-scale shopping malls and tourist complexes, the Company is seeking an exceptional individual to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organizations for unique experiences, events, and gimmicks to drive traffic and engagement at the shopping mall/tourist complex

• Identify, pitch, negotiate, and secure partnership agreements for temporary or seasonal activations, pop-up shops, promotional events, etc.

• Manage the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, including contract negotiation, scheduling, logistics, and post-activation analysis

• Cultivate and expand the mall's network of casual leasing partners for short-term retail, food & beverage, and entertainment concepts

• Work cross-functionally with the marketing, operations, and leasing teams to align on partnership opportunities, execution, and KPIs

• Analyze performance data and generate reports to measure the success and impact of partnerships

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitive activities, and new partnership models to identify innovative opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in partnership/business development, event marketing, or a related field

• Proven track record of identifying, securing, and managing successful partnerships

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and English, presentation, and project management abilities

• Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique, engaging partnership concepts

• Familiarity with the retail, hospitality, and/or entertainment industries

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Interested parties, please send your CV / LinkedIn profile to Scarlett Chan at s@kingdeux.com or apply directly.

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