Account Manager, Partner Strategy, Latin America

Partner Lead (Account Executive) Opportunity

The World Economic Forum is the premier international organization for public-private cooperation, uniting the most influential leaders to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.

Why We Are Recruiting :

The Forum's Business Engagement teams partner with top-tier organizations to address critical regional and industry challenges. Our partners drive impact and gain unparalleled access to a global network of decision-makers. The Regional Business Team cultivates a high-calibre business community that influences global conversations.

We seek an exceptional Partner Lead (account executive) to spearhead partner (account) engagement, retention, and acquisition (business development) of companies based in Latin America. This role requires managing high-level relationships with Forbes 2000 calibre firms and industry leaders in financial services, energy and materials, and consumer industries. The ideal candidate brings a track record of experience in business development and account management, working with clients in financial services, technology, or top-tier consulting firms. An extensive C-suite network and regional expertise in Latin America are essential. Fluency in Spanish and Portuguese is strongly preferred.

Reporting Lines and Interactions : The Partner Lead (account manager) reports to the Head of Business Engagement for Latin America and collaborates with senior internal stakeholders and top corporate executives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Build, strengthen, and expand strategic relationships with top-tier business partners.
• Design and execute high-impact engagement strategies with Forum activities aligned with partner business objectives.
• Deliver industry insights and actionable thought leadership that empower business leaders to make informed strategic decisions.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to develop targeted country and industry engagement strategies by identifying key stakeholders, emerging market trends, and business opportunities to drive impactful partnerships.

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Why Work at the Forum :

The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!