Abu Dhabi Partnership Manager

Privilee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance

Flexibility

Privilee membership across markets

Job summary

Privilee is seeking a strategic Partnership Manager to grow and manage hotel, fitness and wellness partnerships in Abu Dhabi. You will acquire new partners, nurture relationships, and oversee day-to-day operations to strengthen Privilee’s market offering.

The role requires six years of client-facing experience, strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and a data-driven, results-oriented mindset to drive sustainable growth with partners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Six years’ experience in a client-facing role, preferably in leisure, hospitality or related industry.
• Proven success in negotiating and managing partnerships with mutually beneficial agreements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in face-to-face interactions.
• Experience navigating complex negotiations and building lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partnership management: Acquire new partners, build and manage relationships, oversee operations and negotiate favourable outcomes for all parties.
• Commercial opportunities: Identify creative ways to drive value and strengthen relationships for Privilee and partners.
• Strategic market insights: Evaluate industry trends, member behaviour, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Partner operations: Support day-to-day running of key partnerships and collaborate with partners, UAE team and HQ.
• Performance and reporting: Monitor and report on partnership performance to inform decisions and drive growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Client facing

Relationship building

Communication

Market analysis

Data analysis

Job description

Privilee is a wellness and lifestyle membership that gives Members access to a curated selection of hotels, beach clubs and fitness partners across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Singapore. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding into Hong Kong in Q3 and Bangkok in Q4 2026.

Our mission is to inspire people to live more fulfilling lives by connecting them with experiences that support balance, health and overall wellbeing. We’re looking for people who share our ambition and want to play an active role in Privilee’s continued growth.

The role

We are looking for a strategic, energetic and relationship-driven Partnership Manager to grow and manage our partnerships in Abu Dhabi.

Reporting to the Abu Dhabi Regional Manager, you will acquire and manage partners, oversee day-to-day operations and help ensure Privilee has the strongest wellness and lifestyle offering in the market.

The ideal candidate understands the hotel, fitness and wellness industries and combines strategic thinking with commercial and operational drive. You will enjoy working with people and be passionate about developing long-term, genuine relationships that create value for Privilee, our Members and our partners.

The role is primarily based in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Partnership management: Acquire new partners, build and manage relationships, oversee operations and negotiate commercially sound outcomes that benefit both parties. Ensure Privilee is represented across the most relevant areas of the city.
• Commercial opportunities: Identify creative ways to drive value and strengthen relationships for both Privilee and its partners.
• Strategic market insights: Evaluate industry trends, Member behaviour and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and strengthen Privilee’s market position.
• Partner operations: Support the smooth day-to-day running of key partnerships. Maintain close collaboration and share ongoing feedback with partners, the UAE team and HQ.
• Performance and reporting: Monitor, analyse and report on partnership performance to inform decision-making and support sustainable growth.

Personality

• Highly self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities outside a traditional office environment
• A natural relationship-builder who values genuine connections
• A confident and thoughtful communicator
• Reliable and responsive with colleagues and partners
• Collaborative and committed to achieving shared goals
• Detail-oriented, while maintaining a strong understanding of the bigger picture
• Strategic in your approach to planning and decision-making
• Confident in managing conflict and solving problems proactively
• Comfortable analysing data and market trends
• Passionate about people, hospitality and curated experiences

Requirements

Education

Experience

• A minimum of six years’ experience in a client-facing role, preferably within leisure, hospitality or a related industry
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing partnerships, with a record of achieving mutually beneficial agreements
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in face-to-face interactions
• Experience navigating complex negotiations and building lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders

Skills and competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with a record of achieving favourable outcomes
• The ability to work effectively with a range of personalities and communication styles
• The ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and responding thoughtfully during face-to-face negotiations

Our culture

At Privilee, you will be part of a passionate, dedicated and dynamic team working to create the leading wellness and lifestyle membership. Collaboration and the open exchange of ideas are central to our culture. We care about our people and support their personal and professional growth.

Our HQ is based in the UAE, with teams across each of our operational markets. We come together throughout the year for training, quarterly reviews and company celebrations.

• competitive salary
• insurance
• flexibility
• Privilee membership covering all our operational countries

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