Assistant Manager, Business Development

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and resourceful Assistant Manager, Business Development to support the expansion of our car-sharing network and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in securing new sites, growing our vehicle fleet, and driving collaborations that support user growth and engagement.

This role is highly cross-functional and hands-on, requiring strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Site Acquisition & Network Expansion

• Identify, engage, and secure new car-sharing locations with landlords, property owners, and asset managers
• Manage end-to-end discussions with partners, including negotiations, commercial terms, approvals, and contract finalisation
• Coordinate internally with operations, legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure successful site launches
• Maintain relationships with landlords and partners to support long-term collaboration and network growth

Fleet Acquisition & Vendor Management

• Source and negotiate vehicle rental or leasing agreements with fleet partners and leasing companies
• Support fleet expansion initiatives by managing commercial discussions, pricing, contract terms, and onboarding processes
• Coordinate operational matters including payment processing, documentation, vehicle information collection, and handovers to internal departments
• Work closely with operations and finance teams to ensure smooth execution and deployment of vehicles

Partnerships & Growth Campaigns

• Identify and develop partnerships with complementary brands and businesses to support user acquisition, engagement, and retention
• Coordinate marketing collaborations, promotional campaigns, and partnership activations
• Manage partnership discussions from proposal through execution and post-campaign follow-up
• Track partnership performance and identify opportunities for further collaboration

General

• Prepare proposals, presentations, commercial summaries, and partnership materials
• Work closely with the Marketing Department to drive successful partnership campaigns
• Maintain accurate records of negotiations, contracts, and partner communications
• Support the Business Development Manager on strategic initiatives and special projects as required

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Business, Marketing or related disciplines
• 1-3 years of experience in business development, partnerships, account management, sales, or a related field
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally intensive environment
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Class 3 license