Strategic Relationship Manager

Vie (Private) Limited is seeking a Manager of Strategic Relationships to join their team in Karachi. This role reports directly to the Head/Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships. The ideal candidate will be skilled at building and nurturing trusted relationships with CEOs, CMOs, business owners, and senior executives. By understanding their priorities, the Manager will create meaningful opportunities for Vie to collaborate and grow its portfolio. The role involves developing new connections, deepening existing partnerships, and coordinating with internal teams throughout proposal development and ongoing client engagement.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify priority organizations and map key decision-makers and influencers within them.
- Establish credible access routes through introductions, professional networks, and targeted outreach.
- Initiate conversations focused on the contact’s business priorities, building relationships ahead of immediate commercial needs.
- Lead discovery discussions to understand the underlying needs, pressures, and interests behind each opportunity.
- Present relevant Vie services and partnership opportunities, involving strategy colleagues and senior management as needed.
- Maintain strong relationships during proposal and negotiation phases, supporting commercial teams.
- Stay engaged post-project launch to develop referrals, alliances, and further collaboration opportunities.
- Keep accurate records of relationships, track agreed actions, and follow up with discretion and sound judgment.

Required Qualifications
- MBA from a reputable university is mandatory.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in roles requiring substantial relationship development.
- Proven ability to interact confidently and respectfully with senior decision-makers.
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills, capable of holding professional conversations and clearly explaining ideas.
- Demonstrated commercial understanding and curiosity about business operations and value creation.
- High integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to communicate honestly and discreetly.
- Engaging personality with warmth, confidence, and strong listening skills.
- Persistence combined with social awareness and effective follow-through.
- Collaborative mindset, able to share credit and involve the right colleagues to advance discussions.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Candidates with backgrounds in hospitality, guest relations, advertising, media, FMCG, banking, telecom, technology, consulting, events, or corporate affairs are encouraged to apply. A credible reputation and evidence of building trusted relationships are valued more than the size of an existing contact list. While an established quality network is advantageous, the ability and enthusiasm to develop new relationships are equally important.

Applicants of all genders and backgrounds are welcome.

Success in this role will be measured by meaningful access to priority decision-makers, the depth and progress of key relationships, the creation of qualified opportunities, and the generation of introductions, referrals, and repeat collaborations. The focus is on the quality of relationships and delivering lasting business value.

Vie is a company that combines strategy, creativity, and execution to help clients turn market opportunities into growing brands. They emphasize honest advice, transparency about costs and risks, and measurable progress that creates enduring value. The Manager Strategic Relationships will play a vital role in expanding Vie’s corporate partnerships and supporting its diverse portfolio, including initiatives like Gatay Chalo, Smart Almonds, Bazm-e-Tajalli, Dancing Dishes, and LivVividly.