Partnership Sales Manager

Talent pipeline role

About Sokin

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities aligned with MENA expansion.
• Negotiate and formalize strategic partnerships that create long-term value and revenue growth.
• Coordinate partner onboarding, integration, and delivery with internal teams.
• Maintain partner relationships and align activity with business goals.
• Develop engagement strategies to improve partner satisfaction and referral growth.
• Act as primary partner contact, resolve concerns, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Use sector experience and networks, including fintech, B2B credit, payroll, e-commerce, and digital transformation.
• Monitor market trends, regulations, and competition in the UAE and broader GCC.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive business development experience in remittance, e-commerce, or financial services, with demonstrated revenue growth.
• Strong track record developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• In-depth knowledge of remittance, e-commerce, and payment solutions in the UAE and GCC.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; able to influence decision-makers.
• Strategic approach to market analysis and data-driven insights.
• FinTech, startup, or high-growth experience in payments, remittance, or e-commerce is highly desirable.
• Passion for financial innovation and understanding of emerging payments technologies.
• Proven ability to convert business opportunities into sustainable revenue.
• Strong organization, multitasking, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, proactive, and able to solve problems and manage multiple deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software; bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; fluent English is essential.