The Business Development Manager – Strategic Partnerships is responsible for identifying, initiating, and managing strategic alliances with both financial and non-financial organizations to drive business growth for Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar. This role plays a pivotal part in expanding the company’s distribution channels, enhancing brand presence, and delivering innovative insurance solutions through collaborative partnerships.

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify and evaluate potential financial and non-financial partners aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Lead end-to-end partnership development, from prospecting and proposal to negotiation and onboarding.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders in partner          organizations.
• Act as the primary liaison between Dai-ichi Life and its partners, ensuring mutual value creation.

Business Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement partnership strategies to drive new business opportunities and   revenue growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and deliver tailored insurance solutions for partners.

Market Research & Opportunity Analysis

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, marketing, legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of partnership initiatives.
• Support integration of partner platforms and processes with internal systems.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report on partnership performance metrics, including lead generation, conversion, and revenue contribution.
• Prepare regular updates and presentations for senior management.

Brand & Channel Expansion

• Explore innovative partnership models to expand Dai-ichi Life’s reach into new customer segments and markets.
• Represent the company at industry events, forums, and partner meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate sales.
• Experience in insurance, banking, fintech, or telecom industries preferred.
• Proven track record of initiating and managing successful partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinking with a results-driven mindset.
• In-depth understanding of the insurance and banking industries, including regulatory frameworks.
• Willingness to travel as needed for partner engagement and business development activities.
• Fluency in English and Myanmar language preferred.