Al Futtaim Group Hiring for Partnerships Manager at Dubai Full Time

UAE National_Partnerships Manager | Blue | Dubai

Overview of the role

With the objective of scaling the Blue business through relevant external partnerships, the Partnerships Manager role supports the head of partnerships in the end to end partnership development process. Within this role, the individual will have the opportunity to establish and maintain strong partner partnerships and identify means to optimize performance and enable new growth areas. A seasoned partnerships manager with a broad skill-set which demonstrates analysis, excellent business judgment, and strong partnership management and negotiation skills, you will work with partners of all sizes (established firms as well as start ups) and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent AFG / Blue at all levels of the organisation. Experience in strategic thinking, negotiations and commercial acumen are required. Experience of having worked with both established firms and start ups will be preferred.

Primary responsibilities include supporting the Head of partnerships in ensuring alignment of partnership strategy to Blue’s vision and growth ambitions, continually identifying relevant strategic partnership opportunities, owning subset of relationships, monitoring assigned partners to ensure compliance with company policies and commitments, and monitoring whether partnership objectives are being met.

This role involves working closely with various members of the Blue team including colleagues from Product, Marketing, Technology & data, and commercial among others.

What you will do

Partnership Strategy

• Support the Head of partnerships in ensuring ongoing alignment of partnership strategy with overall Blue vision and Blue’s strategy.
• Works both independently and along with Head of partnerships to explore new ways to optimize partnerships to achieve more value and identifying new & innovative partnership options
• Evaluate potential partners considering criteria such as Value addition to Blue & its customers, partner reputation, financial stability etc.

Partner Relationship Management

• Develop and sustain relationships with assigned set of current and potential Blue partners; meeting with suitable partners to assess potential for partnership, value addition potential for Blue and its customers, involvement in commercial constructs / discussions
• Communicating with other functions in Blue and ensuring alignment on any partnership matters

Partnership Risk Management

• Maintaining a view of pertinent risk information pertaining to third parties, and communicating this data via InfoSec and internal teams to senior leadership and pertinent stakeholders.
• Continuously monitoring risk even after the contract is executed (e.g., monitoring performance levels and periodically requesting and analyzing current due diligence).

Partner Onboarding

• Support the head of partnerships in ensuring partner onboarding is completed in timely fashion

Partner Governance and Reporting

• Assist Head of partnerships in planning and developing the partner management policy, program and procedures
• Suppor the governance and KPI monitoring for strategic partners including regular partnership executive cadence
• Continually identifying ways to improve ongoing partnerships

Skills

Required skills to be successful

• Superior awareness and understanding of relevant trends, technology and issues around consumer loyalty, ecosystem plays and business practices
• Understanding of partnership constructs and varied approaches based on types of organizations
• Proficient understanding of financial concepts and practices as they relate to commercial constructs and contract management.
• Strong team player with ability to work with diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of relevant partnership experience gained through a combination of working with medium to large organizations as well as technology driven start-ups
• Experience of working in different geographies / multi-cultural experience is a plus
• Experience of taking a strategic view towards partnerships as well as enabling execution of plans
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and determine priorities to meet deadlines
• Proven partnership relationship management skills and experience