strategic partnership manager

Ultahost, inc

<div><div><b>About UltaHost:</b></div><div>
We are a fast-growing global web hosting company delivering high-performance hosting, domain, and infrastructure solutions to customers worldwide. With a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer success, we continue to expand our international footprint and strategic ecosystem.</div><div>
As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a highly motivated and strategic <b>Partnership &amp; Agency Program Manager </b>to join our dynamic global team.</div><div><b>
About the Role</b></div><div>
The Partnership &amp; Agency Program Manager will play a key role in expanding our global partnership network and building a strong agency partner ecosystem.</div><div>
This role focuses on developing strategic partnerships with digital agencies, web development agencies, freelancers, and technology partners, enabling them to deliver hosting and infrastructure solutions to their clients while driving mutual growth.</div><div>
You will be responsible for building, scaling, and managing our Agency Program, strengthening long-term partnerships, and identifying new collaboration opportunities that contribute to company growth.<b>
</b></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li>
Develop and manage strategic partnerships on a global scale.</li><li>
Build, launch, and scale the company&rsquo;s Agency Partner Program.</li><li>
Identify, recruit, and onboard digital agencies, web development agencies, freelancers, and technology partners worldwide.</li><li>
Establish strong, long-term relationships with agency partners and key stakeholders.</li><li>
Work closely with partners to identify opportunities to grow mutual business and increase customer acquisition.</li><li>
Design partnership initiatives such as co-marketing campaigns, joint promotions, and bundled service offerings.</li><li>
Develop and manage joint projects and initiatives with strategic partners.</li><li>
Conduct market research to identify new partnership and channel growth opportunities.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze partnership performance and develop optimization strategies.</li><li>
Stay informed about industry trends and proactively propose new collaboration opportunities.</li><li>
Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, product, sales, and support to ensure successful partner enablement and program execution.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
At least 4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, channel sales, or partner program management.</li><li>
Experience working with agency programs, partner ecosystems, or channel partnerships is highly preferred.</li><li>
Knowledge of the web hosting, cloud infrastructure, domain, or broader technology industry.</li><li>
Experience recruiting and managing agency partners, digital agencies, or technology partners.</li><li>
Strong communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.</li><li>
Strategic thinking ability with a strong results-oriented mindset.</li><li>
Experience working in a global business environment with cultural awareness.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.</li><li>
Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus</li></ul><div><b>
What We Offer</b></div><ul><li>
Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing global technology company.</li><li>
International exposure and collaboration with global partners.</li><li>
Dynamic and innovative work environment.</li><li>
Career growth opportunities within a scalable global organization.</li><li>
Competitive salary package.</li></ul></div>

Partnership and Agency Program Manager

Denebunu

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About the job
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About Denebunu
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Founded in 2016, Denebunu is one of Turkey&rsquo;s largest profiled consumer communities, bringing together over 4 million members and hundreds of leading brands to create, collect, and distribute real consumer insights and UGC at scale.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  Today, Denebunu reaches a significant portion of Turkey&rsquo;s digital shoppers, including 1 in every 10 online consumers and 1 in every 5 women shopping online.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  Through its tech-driven platform, Denebunu enables brands to engage with highly targeted audiences, drive product trial, and generate authentic user-generated content (UGC) from real consumers.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  Partnering with over 500 global brands such as Unilever, P&amp;G, L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al, Nestl&eacute;, and Est&eacute;e Lauder, Denebunu transforms traditional sampling into a measurable, data-driven marketing channel with positive ROI.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  The insights and content generated by its community power:
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  - Ratings &amp; reviews on e-commerce platforms
 </p>
 <p>
  - Consumer-backed claims in marketing
 </p>
 <p>
  - Authentic social media content
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  At its core, Denebunu bridges brands and consumers, turning real experiences into scalable growth.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Your Mission
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We are looking for a commercially driven, relationship-oriented, and ambitious
  <strong>
   Business Development &amp; Partnership Manager
  </strong>
  to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building strategic partnerships, creating new business opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. You will play a key role in expanding Denebunu&rsquo;s client network, strengthening brand relationships, and contributing directly to our commercial success.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Identify and develop new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and revenue channels
  </li>
  <li>
   Build and manage strong relationships with existing and potential clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead commercial discussions and partnership processes from first contact to closing
  </li>
  <li>
   Understand client needs and position Denebunu&rsquo;s solutions in line with their goals
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored partnership opportunities and proposals
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging growth opportunities
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Your Profile
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a related field
  </li>
  <li>
   4+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or account growth
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with brands, agencies, or B2B clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong commercial mindset and confidence in client-facing communication
  </li>
  <li>
   Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluent in Turkish and English
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Ideally, you have
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Experience in marketing, digital platforms, consumer engagement, e-commerce or FMCG
  </li>
  <li>
   A strong network and confidence in building relationships from scratch
  </li>
  <li>
   The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  </li>
  <li>
   A collaborative mindset and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What we offer
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Meal support, commuting allowance, complementary health insurance, phone line, and wellbeing support
  </li>
  <li>
   A spacious office in the heart of Istanbul, plus
   <strong>
    1 day of remote work per week
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    4 weeks of work-from-home flexibility per year
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    1 day of birthday leave
   </strong>
   to celebrate your special day
  </li>
  <li>
   Unlimited snacks and drinks
  </li>
  <li>
   The opportunity to try and discover products from a variety of beloved brands
  </li>
  <li>
   A dynamic, creative, and high-ownership working environment
  </li>
  <li>
   A team with big dreams, strong collaboration, and meaningful growth opportunities
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Business Development & Partnership Manager

Clarios

<div></div><div><div>What you will do</div><div>
Clarios Connected Services is building the industry&rsquo;s leading ecosystem for battery intelligence, predictive maintenance, and connected energy solutions across automotive, fleet, retail, and OEM channels. The Partnership Manager will play a key role in expanding our ecosystem by developing, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships with OEMs, telematics service providers (TSPs), retail partners, roadside assistance networks, and fleet technology platforms.</div><div></div><div>
This role is responsible for identifying high‑value collaboration opportunities, aligning technical and commercial stakeholders, and ensuring that Clarios&rsquo; connected battery data and digital services create measurable value for partners and end customers.</div><div></div><div>
How you will do it</div><div>
Partnership Strategy &amp; Development</div><ul><li>
Identify, prioritize, and pursue strategic partners including OEMs, TSPs (e.g., Geotab, Platform Science), retailers, and fleet technology providers.</li><li>
Evaluate partnership opportunities using business cases, TAM analysis, and aligned KPIs (SOH accuracy, alert conversion, reductions in jump starts, warranty reductions).</li><li>
Build and maintain a partner pipeline aligned with Connected Services growth strategy.</li></ul><div>
Commercial Execution</div><ul><li>
Lead commercial discussions, coordinate pricing proposals, negotiate terms, and support NDA/MSA processes in collaboration with Legal and Finance.</li><li>
Define partnership value propositions for shared customers (fleets, dealerships, retail service networks, OEM service operations).</li><li>
Support new revenue streams including data licensing, subscription services, and joint retail offerings.</li></ul><div>
Cross‑Functional Leadership</div><ul><li>
Coordinate with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, and Legal to ensure successful launch and scaling of partner integrations.</li><li>
Translate partner technical requirements into internal roadmaps and feature requests (e.g., SOH/SOC APIs, installer tools, diagnostic workflows).</li><li>
Manage cross-functional alignment from initial scoping through launch and expansion.</li></ul><div>
Partner Program Management</div><ul><li>
Own the partner relationship lifecycle: onboarding, integration tracking, KPI reporting, quarterly business reviews, and expansion initiatives.</li><li>
Build shared go-to-market plans, co-selling strategies, and co-marketing assets.</li><li>
Act as the primary point of contact for resolving technical or commercial escalations.</li></ul><div>
Market &amp; Industry Engagement</div><ul><li>
Monitor industry trends across connected vehicles, fleet telematics, predictive maintenance, EV/12V battery insights, and data ecosystems.</li><li>
Represent Clarios Connected Services at industry events (HDAW, TMC, CES, fleet conferences).</li><li>
Continuously refine competitive intelligence and help shape the long-term strategic roadmap.</li></ul><div></div><div>
What we look for</div><div>
Required</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or strategic alliances&mdash;preferably in automotive, fleet, telematics, mobility, or IoT.</li><li>
Understanding of connected vehicle systems, telematics data, cloud platforms, and API integrations.</li><li>
Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating contracts and partnership agreements.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.</li></ul><div>
Preferred</div><ul><li>
Experience working with OEMs, TSPs, fleet service providers, or automotive retail networks.</li><li>
Experience launching technology integrations or data partnerships.</li><li>
Familiarity with predictive analytics, battery health monitoring, or mobility service ecosystems.</li><li>
MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus.</li></ul><div></div><div>
What you get:</div><ul><li><div>
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching &ndash; all starting on date of hire</div></li><li><div>
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts</div></li><li><div>
Parental and caregiver leave programs</div></li><li><div>
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program</div></li><li><div>
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</div></li><li><div>
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</div></li><li><div>
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Who we are:<br>
Clarios is the force behind the world&rsquo;s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials&mdash;setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we&rsquo;re not just making batteries; we&rsquo;re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios&mdash;where your power meets endless possibilities.<br>
<br>
Veterans/Military Spouses:<br>
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion&mdash;where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.</div><div></div><div>
Equal Employment Opportunity:</div><div>
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing <div>Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</div>. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please <div>read our latest report</div>. We want you to <div>know your rights</div> because EEO is the law.</div><div></div><div>
A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.</div><div></div><div>
To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.</div></div><div></div>

Partnership Manager

The Marketing Society

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   JOB TITLE:
  </strong>
  Partnerships Manager (GCC &amp; APAC)
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   TYPE:
  </strong>
  Permanent
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   HOURS:
  </strong>
  40 Hours per week
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   SALARY:
  </strong>
  AED14-15K per month,
  <em>
   dependant on experience
  </em>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   LOCATION:
  </strong>
  UAE - Flexible Working (Home based with in person presence required at events)
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   REPORTING TO:
  </strong>
  Global Head
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   <em>
    VIDEO UPLOAD REQUIRED:
   </em>
  </strong>
  <em>
   Please note your application requires for you to upload a 60 second video answering why you are interested in this role. You will find the link during the same step of your submission on LinkedIn. Applicants will not be considered without a video submission.
  </em>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   ABOUT THE ROLE
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Marketing Society is growing fast. Our Partnerships stream sits at the heart of the business and delivers increased value for The Marketing Society Members. We build standout relationships, shape smart programmes and bring impactful ideas to life.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We&rsquo;re looking for a
  <strong>
   Partnerships Manager for our GCC &amp; APAC hubs.
  </strong>
  This is perfect for someone who enjoys creating ideas, keeping projects on track and likes being hands-on. Someone who can build strong relationships, stay curious and deliver experiences that partners remember.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  These experiences are in the form of events, professional development programmes, Awards and content. Helping to create activity that delivers value for the Members of The Marketing Society and helps engage our partners into our community.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  If you&rsquo;re energised by people, pace and problem solving, you&rsquo;ll fit well here. You&rsquo;ll grow quickly, work with standout organisations, widen your network and get access to major events across the UAE, KSA, Hong Kong and Singapore.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   ABOUT THE MARKETING SOCIETY
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Marketing Society is a leading global membership community founded in 1959 as a not-for-profit organisation. Since then, we have grown to become a highly influential community of marketing leaders around the world, with hubs in England (HQ), Scotland, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and New York.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We inspire, accelerate and unite the world&rsquo;s smartest marketers, helping them to do well in their careers, and to do good in their organisations, the economy and society.&nbsp;We work together to grow marketing&rsquo;s positive impact.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Through the connections of our global Membership community, a world-class programme of events, ground-breaking professional development programmes, prestigious Awards scheme, publications and insightful content, we help our members lead success in their organisations and add value to customers and society, leading the conversation in businesses and the industry.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We&rsquo;re a small team with big ambition, and your work will be seen and felt across the organisation.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   ROLE OVERVIEW
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  You&rsquo;ll help strengthen and grow our international partnerships across our hubs in the GCC and APAC regions. Your main focus will be building trusted relationships with high-profile partners, delivering a smooth experience for them and spotting chances to grow commercial value.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  You&rsquo;ll also run end-to-end delivery for partner events, professional development programmes and content pieces across the region, making sure every detail lands well and the experience carries real impact.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  This role suits someone who can switch between planning and hands-on delivery with ease. Someone who looks ahead, stays organised and keeps partners and internal teams moving in the same direction.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The pace can lift around events and partner moments, but the rewards match it. You&rsquo;ll develop a strong regional and international network; travel where needed and play your part in key industry gatherings. There&rsquo;s clear room to progress within a passionate and ambitious team of kind people.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Partnership Management and Growth
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Manage and nurture a portfolio of international commercial partners across the GCC and APAC, delivering all commitments to a high standard.
  </li>
  <li>
   Own partnership relationships across our hubs in
   <strong>
    the UAE, Riyadh, Singapore and Hong Kong
   </strong>
   , with occasional travel required.
  </li>
  <li>
   Host regular partner check-ins and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across partner organisations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Produce review documents that support renewals and long-term retention.
  </li>
  <li>
   Keep partner management trackers, contracts and documentation accurate and up to date.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage budgets and overall partnership targets across the markets we&rsquo;re in working with the Global Head and GCC Director.
  </li>
  <li>
   Spot new ways to add value for existing partners and deepen collaboration across multiple markets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support sourcing and qualifying inbound and outbound partnership leads, maintaining a clear regional pipeline.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Event and Activation Delivery
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead full delivery of bespoke and flagship partner events, activations and content activity across hubs, from venue sourcing and logistics to budgets, content and on-the-day coordination (with support provided by our Partnership Assistants).
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with global and local hub teams to ensure activations are relevant, commercially strong and locally resonant.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive delegate acquisition with targeted outreach aligned to partner objectives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure each activation reflects The Marketing Society brand experience and strengthens partner relationships.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure that all our activity is aligned to our proposition and values: for marketers who mean business.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Team Contribution and Wider Support
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Support our leadership and international partnership projects as needed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Bring fresh thinking, steady energy and a proactive approach to improving how we work across hubs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Be part of a global business across the UK and US as well. We&rsquo;re a small team, with a big ambition.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (what you bring)
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   At least five years of experience in the marketing and communication industry
  </li>
  <li>
   Clear, confident communication (in English) and the ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong relationship management skills with a commercial mindset.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience managing partnerships, sponsorships or strategic relationships ideally across multiple markets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across regions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Calm, solutions-led approach under pressure, particularly around events.
  </li>
  <li>
   Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Creative thinking and a willingness to share and test new ideas.
  </li>
  <li>
   Positive, energetic outlook and commitment to a high-performance culture.
  </li>
  <li>
   Confident using Microsoft Office suite of products.
  </li>
  <li>
   Desirable: Experience with Salesforce, Asana or similar CRM/project management tools.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  &nbsp;
 </p>
 <p>
  Applications will close Monday 30th March.
 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   The Marketing Society team will select certain candidates to go through to a recruitment process which will involve three interviews via Zoom.
  </em>
 </p>
</div>


Partnerships Manager (GCC & APAC)

Aspire Lifestyles

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overall Purpose Of The Job (Brief description of the primary purpose of this position)</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
Aspire Lifestyles is a globally recognized leader in Concierge and Loyalty solutions, catering to prestigious client segments such as banking, payments, insurance, luxury retail, luxury automobiles, and luxury real estate. Our mission is to develop and deliver exceptional products and services that enhance our clients' loyalty programs, with a keen focus on maximizing return on investment for our clients. To fulfill this ambition, we rely on a sophisticated and strategically curated network of high-quality partners that support the complex needs of our diverse clientele across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.</p><p><b>
Role Summary</b><br>
As the Partnerships &amp; Business Development Manager for the MEA region, you will play a critical role in driving Aspire&rsquo;s growth through two primary strategic avenues:</p><ul><li><b>
Strategic Partnership Ecosystem Development &ndash; MEA and Europe</b><br>
Build, expand, and optimize an elite network of partners encompassing hospitality, dining, entertainment, luxury retail, travel, and experiential sectors. You will craft exclusive and differentiated partnership propositions that enrich our concierge service offerings, providing substantial value to premium clients. Your initiatives will focus on commercial monetization through structured revenue models including commissions, marketing funding, and exclusive agreements. You will ensure that our regional partnerships align with Aspire's global standards while adeptly adapting to the nuances of the local market. Collaborating cross-functionally with operations and account management teams will be essential to ensure optimal partner performance, service quality, and an exceptional client experience.</li><li><b>
New Business Development &amp; Revenue Growth</b><br>
Identify and actively engage potential clients across key verticals including financial services, payments, automotive, luxury brands, insurance, and affluent customer ecosystems. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for the MEA region aimed at expanding Aspire&rsquo;s market footprint. Leading commercial negotiations and structuring tailored solutions will be essential to securing new business and fostering enduring partnerships. Position Aspire not just as a service provider but as a strategic partner in loyalty and customer engagement, forging strong executive relationships at the C-suite level to ensure sustainable revenue growth.</li></ul><p>
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the growth trajectory of a premier global concierge and loyalty organization, requiring a dynamic professional adept at navigating complex markets and building influential partnerships.</p></div></div><div><div>
</div><div><p><b>
Experience and Expertise Required</b></p><ul><li>
7 to 10 years of progressive experience in partnership development, business growth, and marketing within loyalty and rewards programs, merchant acquisition, travel, or hospitality sectors, inclusive of digital e-commerce partnerships.</li><li>
Direct experience in Saudi Arabia and large MEA markets is highly desirable to navigate regional market dynamics effectively.</li><li>
A robust and broad network of merchant relationships in dining, retail, travel, affluent access, and lifestyle sectors is essential, with competencies extending to digital platforms for dining and travel.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in experiential and event management, notably serving high-net-worth and affluent clientele, providing seamless luxury experiences.</li><li>
Proven leadership skills managing senior stakeholders and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic initiatives collaboratively.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Industry Background</b></p><ul><li>
Established networks and insights in sectors including:<br>
&ndash; Banking and Financial Institutions (Credit Cards, Private Banking, Wealth Management, NRI Banking)<br>
&ndash; Hospitality and Real Estate (Hotels, Restaurants, Luxury Residential, Facility Management, Loyalty Providers)<br>
&ndash; Luxury Automotive (Premium and High-End Manufacturers)<br>
&ndash; Insurance Services and Loyalty Program Providers</li></ul><p><b>
Critical Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Exceptional relationship-building abilities, fostering trust and rapport with partners and clients alike.</li><li>
Acute understanding of client marketing objectives, enabling the alignment and customization of partnership benefits.</li><li>
Proficiency in crafting compelling client proposals and delivering persuasive presentations that resonate with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>
Deep commercial insight into partners&rsquo; and clients&rsquo; business models, translating this into valuable and mutually beneficial propositions.</li><li>
Strong awareness of affluent lifestyle trends spanning travel, dining, shopping, sports, entertainment, culture, and exclusive experiences.</li><li>
Knowledgeable in credit card and luxury brand loyalty programs, as well as digital marketing and social media strategies.</li><li>
Highly self-motivated with the capacity to work independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively under minimal supervision.</li><li>
Detail-oriented, maintaining professionalism and a calm, logical approach in all aspects of work.</li><li>
Demonstrated track record of executing projects successfully and delivering measurable business outcomes.</li></ul><p><b>
Educational Qualifications</b></p><p>
A degree in Marketing, Business Management, Hospitality, or a related field is required, evidencing a solid academic foundation aligned with the role&rsquo;s demands.</p><p><b>
Language Proficiency</b></p><p>
Fluency in both Arabic and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills, is necessary to navigate the multicultural business environment effectively and engage with stakeholders across the MEA region.</p></div></div></div></div>

Partnership & Business Development Manager

SharkNinja

About Us
<br><br>
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
<br><br>
As part of the continued growth across the Middle East, we have an exciting new opportunity for a PR & Partnerships Manager to join our team, based in Dubai.
<br><br>
This regional role will support markets across the GCC and wider Middle East, working cross-functionally to develop and deliver breakthrough PR and high-impact partnerships with close collaboration across local markets.
<br><br>
We are looking for a PR & Partnerships Manager with strong strategic thinking and a broad spectrum of skills — from storytelling and media relations to building commercially-driven partnerships and integrated campaigns across the region.
<br><br>
The PR & Partnerships function plays a critical role in protecting and promoting the brand, driving awareness, and building meaningful connections with consumers and key stakeholders. This role will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of the regional PR and partnerships strategy, working closely with brand marketing, social, and growth teams.
<br><br>
You will lead efforts to promote the brand across all media types and partnership channels — delivering earned media across lifestyle, business, tech, and culture, while unlocking strategic collaborations that amplify reach and impact. As the brand continues to grow in the region, this will be a pivotal role in driving awareness, engagement, and commercial outcomes.
<br><br>
This role will be responsible for creating and delivering successful campaigns to support key launches, brand moments, and partnerships, ensuring integration across PR, digital, social, and partnerships to maximise efficiency and ROI. The role will also support relationships with PR agencies, partners, and key stakeholders across the region.
<br><br>
What you’ll do
<br><br>
Manage day-to-day PR and partnerships activity, working closely with local Marketing and Social Media teams to execute business strategy across key Middle Eastern markets
<br><br>
Develop and localise high-impact PR assets, including press releases, media kits, and storytelling materials, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy
<br><br>
Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional media across lifestyle, business, tech, and trade press
<br><br>
Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with brands, platforms, creators, and industry stakeholders to drive awareness and commercial impact
<br><br>
Oversee external PR agencies and partners to deliver integrated campaigns, product launches, media placements, and partnership activations
<br><br>
Evaluate and execute co-marketing opportunities and collaborations, ensuring alignment with brand and commercial objectives
<br><br>
Manage and oversee award entries, media reviews, and press office activity to maximise coverage and brand visibility
<br><br>
Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver against KPIs across PR and partnerships
<br><br>
Communicate regularly with regional and global teams on content priorities, campaigns, and partnership opportunities
<br><br>
Share best practices and market insights across local and global teams
<br><br>
Manage budgets and track spend across PR and partnerships activity in the region
<br><br>
Measure and evaluate performance — delivering regular reporting, insights, and recommendations to optimise future activity
<br><br>
What you’ll bring
<br><br>
Proven experience in PR, communications, and/or partnerships (consumer-focused preferred)
<br><br>
Experience working across Middle Eastern markets, with strong understanding of regional media and cultural landscape
<br><br>
A multi-tasker who can switch seamlessly between strategy and execution
<br><br>
Proven experience managing external agencies and partners, driving performance and results
<br><br>
Strong media relations skills with an existing network across regional press and platforms
<br><br>
Experience developing and executing integrated campaigns with a range of objectives and KPIs
<br><br>
Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and deliver high-impact partnership opportunities
<br><br>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders
<br><br>
Strong understanding of industry trends to inform campaign planning and partnership strategy
<br><br>
Experience managing day-to-day press office activity, including media requests, product seeding, and coverage tracking
<br><br>
Data-driven with strong analytical skills to measure performance and optimise activity
<br><br>
Adaptable, agile, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
<br><br>
A natural relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills
<br><br>
Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong plus
<br><br>
Based in Dubai, with flexibility to travel across the region as required
<br><br>
Our Culture
<br><br>
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
<br><br>
What We Offer
<br><br>
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.
<br><br>
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
<br><br>
<b>Learn more about us:</b><br>
Life At SharkNinja
<br>Outrageously Extraordinary
<br><br>
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
<br><br>
For candidates based in all regions , please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice .
<br><br>
For candidates based in China , please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice .
<br><br>
For candidates based in Vietnam , please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice .
<br><br>
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com

PR and Partnerships Manager, Dubai

Anchor Fintech

<div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Anchor closed $40M in top-tier VC funding, and grew 500% last year, transforming the $74B services payments market. Our platform automates billing and collections so businesses can focus on growth.</p><p>
We're hiring an AI-First Senior Manager of Partnerships to build and scale Anchor's partner ecosystem and drive partner-sourced revenue. This is a quota-carrying leadership role for someone who's equal parts builder and closer, skilled at turning relationships into revenue and ideas into scalable, AI-powered programs.</p><p>
You'll define a new playbook for building, activating, and growing fintech alliances, combining creativity, commercial instincts, and AI-driven precision. AI isn't a layer on top of this role. It's about identifying the right partners, activating them faster, measuring what matters, and scaling what works.</p><p>
Reporting to the COO. Player-coach. Entrepreneurial mindset. AI hands-on experience. Deeply tech savvy - you build, configure, and adopt tools yourself; you don&rsquo;t wait for someone else to set them up. High-energy. Fast-paced. Hungry to grow.</p><p><b>
The AI-First Mandate</b></p><p>
Anchor is building an AI-first organization from the ground up. This isn&rsquo;t a transformation project - it&rsquo;s how we operate by default. As the leader of Partnerships, you will be expected to drive exponential value by turning every process in your function into an AI-first workflow: using AI to identify and score partner opportunities, automate activation and enablement sequences, track performance without manual reporting, and scale what works faster than any traditional partnerships motion could.</p><p>
You will be accountable for continuously auditing your function and eliminating work that AI can do. If a human is doing it and AI can do it better or faster, you build the system. Speed of AI adoption and measurable productivity leverage per partner are core performance metrics in this role.</p><p>
   This position is hybrid-based in Austin, TX, with a mix of office and remote work (4 days from the office, 1 day from home), with part of the team distributed globally.</p></div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RESPONSIBILITY</b></h3>
<div><ul><li><b>Own partnership revenue.</b> Carry a quota and deliver measurable growth from partner-sourced and co-sell opportunities.</li><li><b>
Build the partner ecosystem.</b> Design and execute strategies to attract, activate, and scale strategic, technology, and service partnerships. Use AI to identify high-fit partners, score opportunities, and prioritize where to invest time.</li><li><b>
Create the playbook.</b> Define how partnerships are structured, enabled, and monetized. Build repeatable, AI-enhanced motions for onboarding, enablement, and value creation.</li><li><b>
Lead the business plan.</b> Own a comprehensive partnerships plan including strategic priorities, operational roadmap, and expected business impact.</li><li><b>
Drive partner success.</b> Keep partners engaged, high-performing, and aligned through clear success metrics and AI-driven performance tracking.</li><li><b>
Innovate programs and incentives.</b> Develop scalable models, co-marketing initiatives, and performance-based rewards. Use AI to personalize partner engagement and optimize program ROI.</li><li><b>
Leverage data and AI insights.</b> Track partner contribution, pipeline impact, and ROI with AI-powered analytics. Let data guide decisions on where to double down and where to cut.</li><li><b>
Recruit and develop talent.</b> Build and mentor a high-performing partnerships team that's AI-fluent and commercially sharp.</li><li><b>
Collaborate cross-functionally</b> with Sales, Marketing, Product, and CS to ensure unified GTM execution and feed AI models with cross-functional data.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>REQUIREMENTS</b></h3>
<div><ul><li><b>AI-first mindset with results to show.</b> You've used AI to build, scale, or optimize partnership programs or revenue motions. Not theoretical; practical and proven.</li><li><b>
6+ years in B2B SaaS</b>, with 2 years in leadership roles tied to revenue. Experience managing managers is ideal.</li><li><b>
Proven quota carrier</b> who has exceeded revenue targets through partnerships or direct sales. X years of experience in sales roles.</li><li><b>
Ecosystem builder.</b> Experience creating partnership programs or revenue ecosystems from the ground up.</li><li><b>
AI and sales tech fluency.</b> Comfortable with CRM, GTM tools, and AI-driven analytics. You evaluate and adopt new AI tooling quickly.</li><li><b>
Strong executive presence</b> and negotiation skills with C-level stakeholders.</li><li><b>
Hands-on operator</b> who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.</li><li><b>
Player-coach.</b> Strategic thinker who leads by example and develops people.</li><li><b>
Data-driven.</b> Makes decisions based on partner data, AI insights, and pipeline metrics, not instinct alone.</li><li><b>
Startup grit.</b> Fast, creative, resourceful.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXTRA</b></h3>
<div><ul><li>Enterprise partnerships experience.</li><li>
Fintech, payments, or financial services SaaS background.</li><li>
Experience with accounting firms, bookkeeping firms, or CFO organizations.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Manager of Partnerships

Search 10000+ Strategic partnership manager jobs near you this April. New roles added regularly across leading industries. Apply today.