Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary To be responsible for managing and growing our partnerships with merchants, vendors and other stakeholders to drive customer engagement, loyalty, and revenue growth. Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary To be responsible for managing and growing our partnerships with merchants, vendors and other stakeholders to drive customer engagement, loyalty, and revenue growth. Job Description Responsible for managing and growing partnership with merchants and vendors Developing and executing marketing campaigns Excellent communications skills Strong understanding of the loyalty industry Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever changing environment Analyze partner performance and provide insight for growth Collaborate with cross-functional teams Manage supporting stakeholders to achieve deliverables (marketing, legal, operations, etc.) Assessing new partnership opportunities Support the development of loyalty program strategies and initiatives Monitor industry trends and competitor activity Desired Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Business Science or a related field Post graduate degree a plus Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or related role Strong business acumen, negotiation and communication skills Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills Result-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and meet targets Ability to analyze data and generate reports for strategic decision-making Education Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas (Required) Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised About Us Truly African We are a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees. We own majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (ABSA Bank in Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia. We also have representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. #J-18808-Ljbffr