About the Role
Zipline is transforming global logistics and healthcare access through the world's largest autonomous delivery network. We are seeking a dynamic and driven Partnerships Manager to spearhead our stakeholder engagement efforts in Nigeria. In this vital role, you will leverage powerful storytelling and strategic relationship management to foster trust, secure commodity supplies, and expand our transformative services across communities. If you possess a passion for social impact and operational excellence, we invite you to help us scale the future of delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain robust, high-level relationships with state-level stakeholders, health administrators, and community leaders to ensure a sustainable supply of commodities.
- Partner with internal Program Management and Operations teams to execute account growth strategies and successfully implement new use cases.
- Design and drive execution of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including blood drives and community-based health service delivery programs.
- Increase service awareness by planning community events, hosting distribution center tours, and leading STEM training sessions.
- Utilize performance data and transparent communication to generate and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports to key government stakeholders.
- Facilitate alignment between Zipline and external partners to guarantee service continuity, high satisfaction, and scalable regional growth.
- Identify influential government and political stakeholders to support long-term commercial and operational sustainability.
- Proven professional experience in sales, market access, key account management, partnerships, or client-facing roles involving complex products.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, donor agencies, or implementation partners.
- Strong project and program management capabilities paired with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multifaceted scopes of work effectively.
- A collaborative working style suited for cross-functional engagement with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive in fast-paced, evolving regulatory environments with approximately 40% travel requirements.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives aligned with industry standards in Nigeria.
- Opportunity to work with a pioneering global technology company transforming healthcare logistics.
- Comprehensive health coverage and wellness programs.
- Continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture dedicated to creating lasting social and economic impact.