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Manager, Programmes & Partnerships (F&B Sector)

Company Overview

Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) is a leading trade association driving growth, innovation, and sustainability in Singapore’s F&B and hospitality sector. We connect restaurant operators, government agencies, tech enablers, and corporate partners to transform the industry.

Job Summary

You will lead strategic partnerships and deliver impactful programmes for the F&B ecosystem. This role involves managing sponsorships, government collaborations, and flagship events to advance industry growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, negotiate, and secure corporate sponsorships and vendor partnerships with F&B suppliers, POS/tech providers, payment gateways, and delivery platforms to enhance commercial alliances.
• Collaborate with government agencies and industry bodies to implement sector-wide digitalization, capability-building, and sustainability initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with F&B business owners, restaurant groups, and stakeholders to identify sector challenges and deliver tailored partnership solutions.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of flagship industry programmes, awards, masterclasses, and trade networking sessions to elevate industry standards.
• Coordinate joint workshops and seminars on key industry topics such as manpower optimization, kitchen automation, sustainability, and digital transformation to build sector capabilities.
• Oversee project deliverables, manage programme budgets, and track key performance metrics including merchant participation, sponsor ROI, and post-event engagement to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and communications teams to boost event participation, partner visibility, and industry awareness campaigns.
• Facilitate F&B working committees, taskforces, and advisory panels to align ecosystem interests and drive collective industry advancement.

Required competencies and certifications

• Experience managing partnerships, trade association programmes, event management, or business development within F&B, hospitality, or retail sectors (3–5 years).
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s F&B, hospitality, or retail landscape, including market challenges and government support frameworks.
• Effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills demonstrated through managing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related discipline.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

[None explicitly stated in original JD]

Other Information

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