Senior Partnerships Manager – Co‑Branded Products Dubai, UAEAED 20,000 – 25,000 per month
A leading, region‑wide retail loyalty programme is building a next‑generation, customer‑centric engagement ecosystem and launching co‑branded financial products (credit cards and more) across the GCC. They’re hiring a Senior Partnerships Manager – Co‑Brand to own and grow these strategic partnerships.
Key Focus Partnership Development & Management Lead end‑to‑end onboarding of co‑brand partners: project scope, business cases, implementation, go‑to‑market. Act as day‑to‑day account owner: performance reviews, operational issue resolution, payments and reconciliations. Build senior‑level relationships with banks and partners, manage governance forums, and ensure delivery against contracts. Strategy, Product & Campaigns Develop annual and quarterly joint business/marketing plans with partners, including targets and budgets. Oversee marketing campaigns with internal teams: brief, approve, and review post‑campaign performance. Shape and refine Customer Value Propositions (CVPs) for co‑branded products to drive acquisition, usage and loyalty. Market, Data & Insight Use market intelligence to identify new opportunities, mitigate risks and refine partnership strategies. Own data and performance analytics: build dashboards, track KPIs and feed insights into partner and product decisions. Compliance & Governance Ensure all partnerships meet regulatory, legal and contractual requirements, including SLAs and payment terms. Embed best‑practice partnership and key account management frameworks, proactively addressing any compliance gaps. Leadership & Delivery Lead and mentor a small support team, setting clear objectives and driving performance. Run cross‑functional projects across product, marketing, tech and finance to launch and optimise co‑branded products on time.
Profile5–7 years’ experience in Key Account Management / Business Development, ideally in:Loyalty & rewards Co‑branded financial products E‑commerce or payments/fintech Proven track record signing, growing and managing strategic partnerships. Strong regional network and existing book of relevant contacts. Highly target‑driven, organised and commercially sharp, with a clear growth mindset. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable at senior level. Confident working with CRM and Microsoft Office; data‑driven and metrics‑focused. Able to work independently, hit deadlines and “make things happen”. Fluent English (written and spoken); Arabic a plus. Based in Dubai, with a valid UAE driving licence and car; willing to travel as needed.