World Economic Forum · 3 days ago
Account Manager, Partner Strategy, Communications & Technology
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expThe World Economic Forum is an international organization that brings together leaders from various sectors to improve the state of the world. They are seeking an Account Manager for the Communications & Technology industry to orchestrate strategic relationships with senior executives from partner companies and guide their engagement in the Forum’s initiatives.
AssociationBusiness DevelopmentCommunitiesEducationGovernment
Responsibilities
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with senior partnership sponsors (such as Heads of External Affairs, Strategy or Partnerships) from Partner companies, acting as their trusted advisor and primary point of contact
Develop industry and company intelligence, producing executive briefings and insights to inform partner engagement and Forum strategy
Develop and execute strategic account plans that align partner priorities with the Forum’s mission and global agenda
Identify and orchestrate executive engagement opportunities, connecting Partner executives with relevant Forum Centres, initiatives, and leadership
Continuously assess partnership health, identifying risks and opportunities, and taking proactive measures to enhance engagement and retention
Ensure accurate documentation of Partner updates and engagement in Salesforce, promoting transparency and collaboration across teams
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Forum’s Centres and regional teams to deliver a One-Forum experience for partners
Contribute to the professionalization of account management through knowledge sharing, process improvement, and adoption of digital tools
Qualification
Required
Ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy
Strong understanding of the Communications & Technology landscape
Ability to connect partner priorities with the Forum's global agenda
Acting as a trusted advisor to guide senior executives toward impactful engagement in the Forum's initiatives and communities
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with senior partnership sponsors from Partner companies
Develop industry and company intelligence, producing executive briefings and insights to inform partner engagement and Forum strategy
Develop and execute strategic account plans that align partner priorities with the Forum's mission and global agenda
Identify and orchestrate executive engagement opportunities, connecting Partner executives with relevant Forum Centres, initiatives, and leadership
Continuously assess partnership health, identifying risks and opportunities, and taking proactive measures to enhance engagement and retention
Ensure accurate documentation of Partner updates and engagement in Salesforce
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Forum's Centres and regional teams to deliver a One-Forum experience for partners
Contribute to the professionalization of account management through knowledge sharing, process improvement, and adoption of digital tools
Strong blend of strategic thinking and relationship management
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree a plus
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in account management, consulting, or client-facing roles, ideally within technology, telecommunications, or digital infrastructure
Proven ability to engage with and influence senior executives (C-suite level) on strategic topics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable insights
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
Experience working in matrixed organizations and aligning cross-functional teams
Strong service orientation, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity proactively and effectively
Fluency in English; proficiency in another major language is an asset
Willingness to travel up to 30% for Partner visits and Forum events
Company
World Economic Forum
We are the international institution for public private cooperation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
World Economic Forum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (1)
2023 (5)
2022 (8)
2021 (7)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
chaloem khompitoon,Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2022-01-19Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Drue Kataoka
Young Global Leader
Gary Liu
Young Global Leader
Recent News
2026-02-07
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