Growth Manager, Innovation Ecosystem

Reports to: Head of Operations, APAC

About Agorize

Our 80-strong team of 15 nationalities shares one ambition: to be the missing link between large corporations and innovators globally.

Role overview

Beyond programme support, you will own growth campaigns, automated outreach, and CRM health to ensure a consistent and growing pipeline of innovators.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively identify and qualify high-potential startups through desk research, ecosystem databases (Crunchbase, Tracxn, etc.), and network mapping.
• Support client Open Innovation Challenges end-to-end - from applicant outreach and challenge promotion to submission tracking and community management.
• Represent Agorize at startup and innovation ecosystem events as required.

• Plan and execute targeted email and social media campaigns to drive startup registrations and challenge participation.
• Develop compelling copywriting and content (newsletters, LinkedIn posts, landing page copy) tailored to innovator audiences.
• Support paid acquisition initiatives and coordinate with external partners or agencies when required.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and automation workflows to scale outreach efficiently without sacrificing personalisation.

• Maintain and optimise CRM pipelines (Zoho) to ensure accurate tracking of lead status, engagement, and conversion.
• Produce regular pipeline reports and data-driven insights to inform growth strategy.
• Implement and refine automated sequences for lead nurturing and re-engagement.

What we're looking for

• Language skills: Fluent in English
• Growth mindset: 2 - 4 years of experience in growth marketing, business development, partnerships, or community management, ideally in a startup, accelerator, or innovation-adjacent environment.
• Copywriting & communication: Strong written communication skills; able to craft concise, persuasive outreach copy for diverse audiences.
• Data-driven approach: Comfortable working with CRM tools, campaign analytics, and spreadsheets to track performance and optimise outreach.
• Proactiveness & ownership: Self-driven and independent; you don't wait to be told - you spot an opportunity and go after it.
• Organisation under pressure: Able to manage multiple outreach campaigns and programme timelines simultaneously, especially during intensive challenge phases.

• AI & automation tools: Experience with AI tools for workflow automation and outreach sequencing.
• Startup ecosystem knowledge: Familiarity with the APAC startup landscape and innovation ecosystem players (VCs, accelerators, government innovation bodies).
• Design basics: Light editing skills in Canva or similar for campaign visuals.
• HTML/CSS basics: A plus for managing email templates or landing pages without relying on engineers.

• A dynamic, international team of 15 nationalities with a flat, collaborative culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge innovation programmes with global clients.
• Opportunities to grow within Agorize's expanding APAC operations.
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Singapore.