Partnerships Manager (National Talent)

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department in the UAE seeks a professional to manage and drive strategic partnerships in commercial and sports sectors. This role focuses on enhancing marketing initiatives through effective collaborations and innovative partnership models, requiring strong market research and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing strategic partnerships in commercial and sports sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with banks, telecoms, and FMCGs.
• Build partnerships with sports entities like clubs and athletes.
• Maintain strong relationships and oversee content portfolios.

Skills

Market Research

Strategic Partnerships

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Responsible for managing and driving strategic partnerships in the commercial and sports sectors, aligning these initiatives with DCTCM's overarching marketing strategy. This role aims to enhance DCTCM's marketing initiatives through partner ecosystems and platforms, requiring effective market research, innovative partnership models, and active engagement with key stakeholders.

Commercial Partnerships

1. Develop and manage strategic partnerships with organizations such as banks, telecom groups, FMCGs, and others.
2. Conduct market research to identify high-priority markets and partnership opportunities, tailoring strategies to regional and global objectives.
3. Scope and define partnership models, including loyalty programs and innovative collaborations.
4. Drive activation and execution of partnerships, ensuring alignment with DCTCM's marketing spectrum and wider business goals.

Sports Partnerships

1. Build and manage partnerships with sports entities such as clubs (e.g., Real Madrid), athletes, and sports brands.
2. Explore new avenues for leveraging sports sponsorships to enhance DCTCM's marketing agenda.

Relationship and Portfolio Management

1. Maintain strong relationships with partners, ensuring effective collaboration and performance evaluation.
2. Oversee a portfolio of content through partnerships, which includes all content produced through commercial, sports, or other external partners like fashion brands and social media platforms, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
3. Set up and manage operational projects within DCTCM related to partnerships or other organizational areas as agreed with management.