Business Development Manager – Partnerships & Alliances
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About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive strategic partnerships and revenue growth across our client portfolio, including loyalty and rewards platforms.
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Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven **Business Development Manager** to drive strategic partnerships and revenue growth across our client portfolio, including loyalty and rewards platforms.
This role is ideal for someone with strong UAE market knowledge, an existing network, and a passion for building high-impact brand collaborations across industries such as F&B, retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and services.
Key Responsibilitiespartnership Development & Revenue Growth
- Identify, approach, and onboard new brand partners across key categories
- Own and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners
- Drive end-to-end deal cycles from prospect clients to closure
- Consistently achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets
Client & Account Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for partners and ensure long-term engagement
- Build strong relationships to drive retention, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities
Strategic Collaborations
- Conceptualize and execute innovative partnership models (discounts, rewards, bundled offers, co-marketing campaigns)
- Collaborate with internal teams to launch impactful campaigns for partners
Market Intelligence & Insights
- Stay updated on UAE market trends, competitor activity, and new partnership opportunities
- Provide actionable insights to strengthen partner value propositions
Operations & Execution
- Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, operations, accounts) for seamless onboarding and execution
- Ensure proper documentation of deals, contracts, and deliverables
- Track and report partnership performance and ROI
Requirementsexperience & Background
- Minimum **4+ years of experience** in Business Development / Partnerships / Sales in the UAE
- Experience in **loyalty programs, aggregators, or marketplaces** is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of the UAE business landscape
Skills & Competencies
- Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Comfortable using **AI tools and digital platforms** to improve productivity and efficiency
- Commercially driven with a strategic mindset
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Network
- Existing network across F&B, retail, lifestyle, or healthcare sectors is a strong advantage
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-impact partnerships across leading brands
- Exposure to a growing loyalty and rewards ecosystem
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment
- Performance-driven incentives and growth opportunities
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply by sharing their CV along with a brief note highlighting relevant partnership experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: AED8,000.00 per month
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