Manager Loyalty & Partnerships

ADIB; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Dubai is seeking a Manager of Loyalty & Partnerships to develop and own the entire Partnerships management strategy. The role involves creating a systematic approach for partner relationship management and requires strong negotiation and leadership skills. You will collaborate with senior management and maintain relationships with current partners while proposing new opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and organized, delivering results on time.

Qualifications

• Strong inter and intrapersonal skills are essential.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the Partnerships management strategy.
• Create a systematic approach to partner outreach.
• Negotiate and finalize deals with partners.

Skills

Strong inter and intrapersonal skills

Strong leadership

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Basic financial modeling

Budgeting and forecasting

Sharp problem solving

Decision-making skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Role

Manager Loyalty & Partnerships

Location

Dubai

Role Purpose

To develop and own the entire Partnerships management strategy

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management
• Research partners, identify key players and generate interest
• Collaborate with senior management and other marketing teammates to align our internal goals with new and existing partner relationships
• Negotiate and finalize deals in accordance with bank’s contract guidelines, policies (Sharia), budgets and best interest.
• Show inter and intrapersonal skills to our colleagues and partners as you will represent our brand and be our partners’ liaison internally and externally.
• Forecast, measure, and report the results of various campaigns with partners, including co-created and / or co-branded content promotions.
• Maintain a great relationship with current partners and propose new opportunities to grow the partnership
• Manage the end-to-end communication process by liaising with different internal teams so all approvals are in place before go live.
• Run frequent market analysis and benchmark exercises

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

• Strong inter and intrapersonal skills
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Basic financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Sharp problem solving and decision-making skills
• Results oriented : is self-motivated driven by the need to succeed
• Demonstrates high levels of personal organization, always delivering on time. Plans effectively to deliver goals.
• Development : self-analytical; and takes accountability for own development