Growth & Partnerships Lead – UAE & GCC

Tailor & Finch; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailor and Finch is a Dubai-based women’s fashion brand seeking a commercially driven Senior Manager – Commercial & Partnerships to lead revenue-focused initiatives and business growth across the UAE, GCC and wider markets.

You will build and manage a robust partnership pipeline, negotiate terms, and work with Marketing, E‑commerce, Creative, and Operations to convert partnerships into campaigns, launches, and revenue opportunities, while leveraging market insights to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial, business development, partnerships, sales, or growth roles in fashion/retail/e‑commerce.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with a track record of high‑value partnerships.
• Deep understanding of UAE/GCC consumer markets, fashion/retail ecosystems, and digital commerce.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Management, Commerce, or related field; MBA or postgraduate qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial growth strategies to drive revenue and market expansion across the UAE and GCC.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with retailers, marketplaces, fashion platforms, corporate partners, influencers, creators, and lifestyle brands.
• Build and maintain a strong partnership pipeline, evaluating opportunities based on commercial value, brand fit, audience reach, and long‑term growth potential.
• Lead commercial negotiations, partnership proposals, contracts, pricing, commissions, and mutually beneficial terms.
• Collaborate with Marketing, E‑commerce, Creative, and Operations to turn partnerships into campaigns, launches, activations, and revenue opportunities.
• Monitor sales, customer, campaign, and partnership performance using data and market insights to improve results.
• Research emerging fashion, retail, consumer, and GCC market trends and translate them into actionable business development opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Business development

Commercial strategy

Market knowledge UAE/GCC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Management, Commerce

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Tailor and Finch is a Dubai-based women’s fashion brand seeking a commercially driven Senior Manager – Commercial & Partnerships to lead revenue-focused initiatives and business growth across the UAE, GCC and wider markets.

You will build and manage a robust partnership pipeline, negotiate terms, and work with Marketing, E‑commerce, Creative, and Operations to convert partnerships into campaigns, launches, and revenue opportunities, while leveraging market insights to drive growth.