Partner Account Manager - Malaysia

Partner Account Manager - Malaysia

This role is an individual contributor, will be based in Kuala Lumpur, and will report directly to the Malaysia Sales Leader.

You are responsible for:

• Defining and effectively executing the Philips-Partner Strategy to sustainably grow the business.
• As a main point of Partner contact, the creation and execution of a joint business plan and capability development of Partner to drive and achieve set (yearly) targets.
• Understanding the optimized Go to Market set-up in the assigned territory and will drive it accordingly (in alignment with Regional Management Strategy) & manage one or more Partners.
• Capturing and understanding Partners' business model, eco-system, and value-proposition.
• Orchestrating and leading Philips & Partner resources to achieve (strategic) objectives as specified and agreed in Partner joint business plan, which includes strengthening Partner capabilities.
• Ensuring Partners are positioned with skills/capabilities, tools, do understand Philips processes & strategies to maximize profitable growth.
• Engaging with Partners' sales team and internal Philips resources on Strategic/Complex Sales opportunities.
• Participating in the recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of Sales and Service Partners and creating and implementing action-plan to develop their capabilities as part of the Go to Market Strategy.
• Driving and managing Partner results, particular OIT and Sales growth at least in line with Market development for both equipment and service.

You're the right fit if:

Experience and Industry Knowledge: Minimum +15 years of experience in account management, sales, business development or partner management particularly within the medical device industry (having patient monitoring/ICU/critical care, fast flow equipment experience will be an advantage). Strong understanding of the local market dynamics, cultural practices, and business landscape.

Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and customers. Experience in establishing trust and effectively managing partner expectations.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English. Ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively.

Strategic Thinking: Capability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with company and partner objectives. Proficiency in identifying opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Problem Solving and Negotiation: Strong problem-solving skills to address partner concerns and challenges. Expertise in negotiation to secure beneficial agreements and partnerships.

Sales Acumen: Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Ability to forecast sales trends and manage a sales pipeline effectively. Familiar with using sales tools program ie. SFDC, CRM Ability to demonstrated structured sales process on E2E partner engagement.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams across different functions. Experience in coordinating with marketing, product development, and support teams to ensure partner success.

Adaptability and Cultural Sensitivity: Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and partner needs. Cultural sensitivity to engage with diverse groups and understand local market nuances.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications can be a plus.

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