UAE national_ Partnership Manager | Corporate Services | Blue Rewards

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Requisition ID: 174196Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.Overview Of The Role:
  • The Partnerships Manager is responsible for driving loyalty initiatives through strategic partnership development. With a focus on commercial strategy and marketing expertise, the role aims to enhance customer loyalty and business growth. Success factors include effective external engagement, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative execution across functions.
What You Will Do:Strategic Partnership Development & Commercial
  • Identify, engage, and nurture potential partners to build a pipeline supporting loyalty program growth.
  • Develop and negotiate partnership agreements optimizing revenue potential and aligning with business objectives.
  • Prepare financial models and business cases to evaluate the ROI of strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborate with data and analytics teams to gather necessary data for business cases.
Marketing and Communication
  • Develop integrated marketing strategies with partners to leverage mutual strengths.
  • Design promotional campaigns to incentivize member participation and increase enrollment.
  • Assess the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, providing insights for optimization.
  • Collaborate with partners and internal teams on marketing collateral requirements.
Reporting
  • Identify reporting needs and implement automated dashboards for real-time insights.
  • Compile and present weekly quantitative performance reports for partners.
  • Track program profitability and identify growth opportunities with finance and analytics teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Create detailed briefs for internal stakeholders on partnership objectives and strategies.
  • Engage with product, technology, marketing, finance, and analytics teams for alignment.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings to ensure cohesive execution of partnerships.
Required Skills To Be Successful:
  • Commercial strategy development and execution.
  • Advanced analytical skills and financial modeling.
  • Effective partnership management and relationship building.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing and member engagement strategies.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in partnership management, commercial strategy, loyalty programs, and marketing.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and performance analysis.
  • Excellent contract negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
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