Business Development & Corporate Partnerships Manager

Queen Elizabeth's Global School; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth's Global Schools is seeking a senior business development leader to identify and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, institutions and premium brands in the UAE. You will build a robust pipeline, nurture relationships with high-net-worth clients and design co-branded initiatives that enhance admissions and brand visibility.

You will also conceptualise events, open houses and networking forums, track ROI and present progress to leadership while leveraging CRM tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• 6–10 years in business development, partnerships or client engagement.
• Corporate partnership or luxury/lifestyle sector experience.
• Event management and brand collaboration background.
• Experience with CRM tools and data-driven decision making.
• Strong networking, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, institutions and premium brands.
• Build a pipeline of corporate tie-ups to drive admissions and brand visibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with HNI/UHNI individuals and corporate clients.
• Conceptualise and execute events, open houses and networking forums.
• Collaborate with luxury and lifestyle brands on co-branded initiatives.
• Track partnership ROI, engagement metrics and conversion outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports for leadership on business development progress.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Presentation skills

CRM tools

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

MBA

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, institutions and premium brands
• Build a pipeline of corporate tie-ups to drive admissions and brand visibility
• Build and maintain relationships with HNI/UHNI individuals and corporate clients
• Conceptualise and execute events, open houses and networking forums
• Collaborate with luxury and lifestyle brands on co-branded initiatives
• Track partnership ROI, engagement metrics and conversion outcomes
• Prepare regular reports for leadership on business development progress

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• 6 to 10 years in business development, partnerships or client engagement
• Corporate partnership or luxury/lifestyle sector experience
• Event management and brand collaboration background
• Experience with CRM tools and data-driven decision-making
• Strong networking, communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Experience in education, hospitality, luxury or premium services

About the Company

Queen Elizabeth's Global Schools is an equal opportunities employer committed to student safeguarding. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including police clearance certificates.