Partnerships Sales Manager - Singapore

Location: Singapore Workplace: hybrid Partnerships Sales Manager - Singapore We are looking for a driven, entrepreneurial Partnerships Sales Manager to join our expanding global Partnerships team and support Sokin’s next stage of growth across Southeast Asia. About us Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business – so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across: Global payments and receivables Foreign exchange (FX) Treasury management Finance reconciliations We are rapidly expanding, with an established presence in EMEA, APAC and North America. Backed by strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide. Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics, travel and e-commerce. As our community grows, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments. The role As Partnerships Sales Manager, you will identify, develop and grow referral and commercial partnerships that generate sustainable revenue for Sokin across Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian market. You will manage the partner journey from market mapping and initial engagement through commercial negotiation, activation and ongoing growth. This is a hands-on commercial role for someone who can build trusted relationships, navigate regional opportunities and translate partner potential into measurable client acquisition and revenue. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Product and Client Onboarding to deliver a seamless partner and referred-client experience. Key responsibilities Contribute to and execute the partnerships sales plan for Singapore and priority Southeast Asian markets, aligned with Sokin’s regional and global growth objectives. Proactively generate new partnership opportunities through consistent outbound prospecting, networking, market research and referrals, building and maintaining a healthy pipeline across Singapore and Southeast Asia. Identify, assess and prioritise high-value partnership opportunities across relevant sectors, including fintech, B2B credit, payroll, e-commerce platforms and growth agencies, systems integrators, professional services and other business ecosystems. Build a strong regional pipeline through market intelligence, existing networks, targeted outbound activity, events, referrals and collaboration with Sokin’s global commercial teams. Manage the partnership sales cycle, including discovery, qualification, business-case development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and agreement finalisation, with support where appropriate. Engage partner stakeholders and clearly articulate the value of Sokin’s global payments, receivables, FX and treasury solutions for partners and their clients. Create joint go-to-market and activation plans that turn signed partnerships into qualified referrals, new clients and sustainable revenue. Own and grow strategic partner relationships, monitoring performance, addressing challenges and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement. Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Product, Marketing, Sales and Client Onboarding to ensure partnerships are commercially sound, operationally executable and appropriate for the markets they serve. Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting and forecasts, providing clear visibility of partner activity, conversion, revenue potential and risk. Represent Sokin at relevant industry events and partner forums across the region, building market presence and trusted relationships. Share regional insights and partnership best practice across the business, contributing to sales planning and the continued development of Sokin’s Partnerships function. Requirements 4+ years of experience in partnerships, business development or B2B sales, ideally within payments, fintech, financial services, remittance, e-commerce or a closely related sector. A proactive hunter mindset and the confidence to initiate new conversations, build relationships from scratch and maintain momentum through persistence, curiosity and disciplined follow-up. A proven track record of originating, negotiating, activating and growing strategic partnerships that deliver measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes. Strong knowledge of the Singapore business environment and experience developing commercial relationships across one or more Southeast Asian markets; a broader regional network is a strong advantage. Experience managing multi-stakeholder sales cycles and building credibility with commercial and operational decision-makers. Commercial understanding of cross-border payments, FX, treasury or related financial solutions, together with an awareness of the varied regulatory and operating environments across Southeast Asia. Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to create compelling, value-led propositions for different partner types and markets. Sound analytical and commercial judgement, with the ability to assess strategic fit, revenue potential, implementation requirements and risk. Highly organised and self-directed, with disciplined CRM, pipeline-management, forecasting and reporting habits. Comfort working in a fast-paced, international fintech or scale-up environment and collaborating effectively across functions, cultures and time zones. Willingness to travel across Southeast Asia as business needs require. Desirable Previous experience in fintech, payments, financial services or another relevant finance-led environment. A strong established network among prospective partners in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Additional language capabilities relevant to Sokin’s priority markets in Southeast Asia. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience using modern sales tools and CRM platforms; Zoho experience is an advantage. Working at Sokin You’ll join an ambitious, international team in a fast-paced fintech environment, with the opportunity to shape Sokin’s partnerships presence in one of our key growth regions and make a visible contribution to our global expansion. Please note: candidates must have the right to work in Singapore. Sokin is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.