Lead Manager - Business Development & Advocacy
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Petaling Jaya
Contract type: Full time

About the Role:
You will lead the special projects to build membership and revenue numbers through Corporate Pathway programs in Malaysia and driving programmes with public sector. You will identify and guide the advocacy agenda by promoting programs, engaging partners, and influencing important audiences to support strategic goals. You will report to the Director - South East Asia (SEA) Markets.
You Will:
We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.
We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.
We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.
About Us:
At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.
Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site .
#GreatPlacetoWork
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Additional Information
You will lead the special projects to build membership and revenue numbers through Corporate Pathway programs in Malaysia and driving programmes with public sector. You will identify and guide the advocacy agenda by promoting programs, engaging partners, and influencing important audiences to support strategic goals. You will report to the Director - South East Asia (SEA) Markets.
You Will:
- Develop a comprehensive and aligned business plan for commercial revenue which includes the progression of students.
- Develop the relationship with government, partner/affiliates and employers.
- Manage the implementation of special Corporate Pathway programmes in the region including C-Suite program, Regulatory Partnered programs and Corporate Programme and those with direct linkages for membership conversion for the region.
- Promote the services or products that government agencies require.
- Develop and implement a structured advocacy plan to promote programs that improve our goals.
- Engage all partners — including industry leaders, policymakers, and the public — to build support and collaboration.
- Convert new business opportunities into incremental sales.
- Maintain excellent product knowledge.
- Create a business proposal for potential customers.
- Deliver the targets set for Corporate Pathway Programs.
- Work with the team to develop marketing material for programmes.
- Lead and motivate the team members towards achieving the Goals.
- Contribute to an increasing number of CGMA’s and companies who have become advocates.
- Work with Director - SEA on any special projects and perform any other responsibilities.
- Maintain confidentiality of the information and the integrity of the same.
- Use a hybrid work schedule
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any equivalent field.
- 6+ years' related working experience including roles supporting boards of companies.
We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.
We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.
We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.
About Us:
At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.
Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site .
#GreatPlacetoWork
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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