Stakeholder Manager (Student Residential Fund)

JOB PURPOSE he Stakeholder Manager will build a strong relationship with Bursary Management companies, Charitable Foundations, Corporate Sponsors and Provincial Government sponsors with the intention of influencing their sponsored students to lease from the Fund's owned properties. The Stakeholder Manager will leverage stakeholder resources effectively and efficiently and as the custodian of these stakeholder relationships ensure the sustainability of all collaborative activities.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics / Public Relations and Marketing / Business Management

Experience

5 Years Experience in managerial level of which 3 years must have been in Property management, marketing, communications, public relations, stakeholder relations.

Personal Attributes

Proven relationships with Bursary Management companies and large Student Corporate sponsors.
Proven relationships with universities, in particular the Financial Aid, Admissions and Student Residential departments.
Professional team player
Intelligent self-starter who can work autonomously.
Excellent Communication skills.
Good at building interpersonal relationships.
Ability to develop strategies independently.
Hard worker who works well under pressure and is deadline focused and results driven.
High energy levels.
Good work ethics.
Must be able to build relationships with key Stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational abilities and accuracy
Attention to detail.
Sound and well-developed people management skills
Strategic Planner
Digital skills
Computer literate i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.
Good relationship with the banks.

Job Responsibilities

Expand the current business relationships and increasing the value of the current customer base while attracting new Management Companies and large Corporates.
Build a strong relationship with the relevant Departments at Universities with the intention that the Fund becomes the preferred supplier for non-Campus accommodation.
Develop an in depth understanding of the part-time or block release courses offered by different universities and the cycles of when students are on or off Campus.
Collaborate with Property Management to conclude deals with Bursary Management companies and large Corporate Sponsors.
Report monthly on progress and deals concluded.
Research organizations and find new opportunities.
Contact Property Management to create quotes and proposals to Bursary Management companies and large Corporates.
Maintain current Client relationships and identifying areas of potential clients.
Strong understanding of Company products or services as well as Business position and competition to keep business competitive.
Communicate with Property Management and keep them abreast of latest developments and include in meetings.
Build a client base.
Seek out the correct contract in an organization base.
Generate leads and cold call prospective customer base.
Understand the needs of customers and be able to respond effectively.

Desired Skills