Partner Client Engagement Manager

Reporting to the Vice President Sales & Client Management the Partner & Client Engagement Manager is responsible for managing operational support to ensure efficiency of administration inventory operations and logistics while collaborating with partners retailers and the sales team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and support overall operations of US business.
• Manage all functions of operations ensuring efficient administration of business activities.
• Manage training requirements for retailers.
• Follow up on all memo needs and requirements as well as sales to retailers.
• Ensure proper movement of product including shipments transfers consignments and movement between overseas offices partners and retailers.
• Oversee inventory control processes to insure accurate control of inventory.
• Manage an operations team when the need arises 2026 onwards).
• Assist in trade or partner events both in and out of New York City.

The salary range for the position USD $130000 USD $148200 pre annum.

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate qualification (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in a relevant functional discipline e.g. Business Commercial Marketing or equivalent record of extensive experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
• 5 years in operations management.
• Experience in developing and executing operations strategies that drive revenue growth.
• Strong background in operations budgeting and performance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Experience in developing client retention strategies and improving customer satisfaction.
• Expertise in handling complex client negotiations and resolving conflicts.
• Deep understanding of the industry in which the company operates including market trends and competitive landscape.
• Experience in strategic planning including market analysis and identifying growth opportunities.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans and initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using data and analytics to drive operational performance and make informed decisions.
• Strong problemsolving skills to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients team members and other departments.
• Must have strong relationships with key retailers and wholesalers in the region

Knowledge and Skills:

• Mental Processing Ability: Critical issue identification systematic analysis creative problemsolving.
• Knowledge & Technical Skills: Understanding of diamond and jewelry landscape strong analytical skills and full understanding of 4 Cs of a diamond and the expectations of the US retailer. This person will be working with Sightholders in New York as well as some wholesalers (working from their offices) to ensure management of De Beers polished diamond inventory and support the movement of such inventory to and from various retailers in the US. The role will require management of training of retailers communicating and executing on sales followthrough (post sales of diamonds and/or memo of diamonds).
• Social Process Skills: Strong communication facilitation and commercial awareness.
• Application and Energy: Energetic selfmotivated and able to balance strategic and operational tasks.

Additional Information :

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for natures most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us.

Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe sustainable future for De Beers Groups people shareholders communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety health and wellbeing of our colleagues at work and at home and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others actions work collaboratively and always show care and respect.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decisionmaking it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver longterm value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate build a longterm legacy in our host communities and earn consumers trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime