Associate - Strategic Partnerships

Associate - Strategic Partnerships | MEL, SYD or BNE

Influential. Insightful. Impacting.

Join Compass Group Australia’s Strategic Alliance Group and play a key role in strengthening some of our most important client partnerships. Working across a diverse portfolio, you’ll turn client insight into action, build trusted stakeholder relationships and help drive proactive strategies that strengthen advocacy, retention and growth.

Role Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Capture and analyse client insights, identifying trends, opportunities and risks.
• Support strategic engagement plans, retention initiatives and client proposals.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, stakeholder mapping & contract lifecycle information.
• Partner closely with Operations teams and Senior Leaders to turn client feedback into meaningful action.

 Role Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Sales, Key Account Management, Client Partnerships or a similar commercial environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Curious and analytical approach, with the ability to ask the right questions and translate insights into action.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of balancing client and business priorities across financials, contracting and stakeholder management.
• A genuine passion for outstanding customer service and building long-lasting partnerships.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangements 2 days from home.
• Great canteen and modern offices
• Tailored Employee benefits program with discounts to hundreds of national retailers
• Discount health fund and novated lease options
• Join a supportive team within a market-leading organisation.
• Access ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment where your ideas, initiative, and commercial thinking are valued.

Ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career?

Apply now and join our high-performing SAG team where you'll help deliver insights, support decision-making, and contribute to the ongoing success of Compass Group Australia.

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program. This includes comprehensive learning and development opportunities, recognition programs, company discounts, and competitive remuneration framework.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the recruitment process, please contact fujioshibata@compass-group.com.au