Assistant Manager, GrabForBusiness Partnerships

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Get to Know the Role

We are looking for an experiencedManager, GFB Partnerships to drive Grab for Business (GFB) expansion across the region. You will own thepartnerships agenda end-to-end — fromstrategy and planning through to execution — unlocking new client segments, channels, and GMV growth across Grab's full suite of B2B services, includingTransport, Deliveries, and other core offerings.

Yourcore mandate is to develop the partnerships strategy and capture three high-value segments:

1. Companies with an existing presence in Southeast Asia
2. Companies planning to expand into Southeast Asia
3. Companies with significant outbound travel needs into SEA — capturing business demand acrosskey markets.

Akey priority workstream within this mandate is the China Client expansion, given the scale and velocity of Chinese enterprise activity across SEA. You will also drive partnerships acrossother source markets (e.g., North Asia, India, Middle East, Europe, US) where similar segment opportunities exist.

You will report to theSenior Manager, GFB Demand Planning, Partnerships and GrabGifts, and be based inPetaling Jaya, working onsite.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

Drive Strategic Partnerships (Core Mandate — Strategy through Execution)

Strategy & Planning

• Develop themulti-year partnerships strategy and roadmap for capturing demand across Grab's B2B service portfolio including market sizing, segmentation, prioritisation, and resource planning.
• Builddemand forecasts and pipeline plans that translate partnership strategy into measurable commercial outcomes (GMV, client acquisition, traveller volume, order volume).
• Define tailoredgo-to-market (GTM) approaches — identifying which Grab services best fit each client need and which partner ecosystems unlock them.
• Partner cross-functionally withSales, Marketing, Finance, and Product teams to align on demand planning, commercial targets, and execution roadmaps.
• Establishperformance frameworks and strategic reviews to track partnership progress, identify gaps, and pivot strategies based on market signals.

Execution

• Identify, pursue, negotiate, and securelarge-scale, high-value partnerships that drive GMV across Grab's B2B services and align with Grab's long-term vision.
• Build a portfolio ofstrategic partners and industry players that accelerate market reach across the three target segments.
• Developdata-driven business cases combining market intelligence and internal capabilities to secure executive sponsorship and resource allocation.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle — from sourcing and structuring to commercial negotiation, launch, and ongoing performance management.
• Position Grab'smulti-service value proposition — bundling Transport, Deliveries, and other offerings — to maximise client wallet share.

Steer Complex Stakeholder Ecosystems

• Independently navigate multi-layered relationships acrossPartner ↔ Client ↔ Product ↔ Engineering, spanning multiple Grab service lines.
• Lead commercial conversations end-to-end, engaging product and engineering resources only when a deal is"build-ready" — protecting internal ROI and ensuring efficient cross-functional execution.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or GTM roles in Tech Platforms, Fintech, E-commerce, SaaS, Travel/Mobility, F&B/Delivery, or Super Apps, with strong track record.
• Proven ability to develop and execute partnership strategies end-to-end — from market sizing, segmentation, and demand forecasting through to deal closure and scaling.
• Track record sourcing, structuring, and closing large-scale strategic partnerships with measurable GMV or revenue impact, ideally across multiple service or products.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-frequency, fast-cycle deals (weeks to months, not years).
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen — able to build data-driven business cases, demand models, and influence senior stakeholders across regions.
• Ability to steer commercial and lightly technical conversations independently.

Language & Regional Requirements

• English fluency is required for internal collaboration with regional teams and engagement.
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required to support the China Client workstream — including the ability to read, type, and conduct business communication in Chinese characters.

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back withTerm Life Insuranceand comprehensiveMedical Insurance.
• WithGrabFlex,create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones throughParental andBirthday leave, and give back to your communities throughLove-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidentialGrabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.