Overview
Partnerships & Growth Associate Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Asthrall
Title: Partnerships & Growth Associate
Company: Asthrall
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Company Description Asthrall develops presence technology: devices and systems that connect humans with emerging futures like robotics and extended reality. The company focuses on enabling people to actively participate in technological progress rather than simply observing it. Asthrall’s work centers on creating intuitive, human-centered interfaces that make advanced innovation feel accessible and meaningful. Team members collaborate across disciplines to design solutions that bridge imagination and practical application. Joining Asthrall means contributing to products that shape how individuals experience and interact with the future.
Role Description The Partnerships & Growth Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Durban. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing strategic partnerships that support Asthrall’s growth objectives. Day-to-day tasks include researching potential partners, conducting outreach, preparing proposals and presentations, and supporting negotiations to establish mutually beneficial collaborations. The associate will track performance metrics, analyze partnership outcomes, and recommend improvements to partnership strategies. They will also work closely with sales, product, and marketing teams to align partnership initiatives with overall business goals and ensure efficient execution.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills for evaluating opportunities, interpreting data, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
- Candidates should possess skills in Partnerships and Strategic Partnerships to source, build, and manage long-term, high-value relationships.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for clear written and verbal communication, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Candidates should possess Sales skills to support lead generation, partner-based revenue initiatives, and deal execution.
- Experience in business development, growth, or partnership roles, preferably in technology or innovation-focused environments.
- Ability to work on-site in Durban, collaborate in a team setting, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Comfort with using CRM tools, productivity software, and basic data analysis tools; curiosity about future-focused technologies is highly beneficial.
Asthrall is a South African startup exploring what we call Presence Technology—products that reduce friction while asking less of our attention.