Partner Business Development Officer

Client of HR Ways; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of HR Ways is seeking a senior business development professional to lead partner strategies and team coaching in the UAE. The role involves expanding market reach, managing partnerships, and driving sales funnels across diverse regions while ensuring compliance and high performance.

The candidate will oversee a team of 5+ members and collaborate with multiple departments, leveraging CRM systems and affiliate platforms to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong strategic and growth mindset.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing 5+ members.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with partner relationship management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Implement market strategy with partners to expand market reach.
• Stay informed on market developments and products in financial services.
• Conduct market research to understand competition and trends.
• Organize events and activities for networking in targeted countries.
• Support partners and interact with other departments to maintain relationships.
• Suggest system improvements for process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with legal guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively within a team for growth.
• Analyze performance and prepare reports on partnerships.
• Lead and coach the PRM team.
• Travel to various regions to manage partnerships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Team management

English communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Affiliate marketing

Partnership development

Sales funnel knowledge

CRM systems

Data-driven decisions

Ownership & accountability

Education

BSc Degree in business-related field

Tools

CRM systems

Affiliate platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Market Strategy Implementation This involves working with partners to expand market reach which is a key aspect of business development roles
• Keeping Informed and Educated Staying updated on market developments and products is crucial in the dynamic field of financial services
• Market Research Essential for understanding competition and market trends
• Organizing Events and Activities This is important for networking and promoting business relationships in targeted countries
• Partner Support and Interaction Handling partner inquiries and cooperating with other departments is vital for maintaining strong business relationships
• System Improvement Suggestions Indicates a role that s not just operational but also strategic in terms of process enhancements
• Work ethics Ensure compliance with the company s legal guidelines and compliance procedures
• Teamwork and Collaboration Emphasizes the importance of working well within a team for overall business growth
• Performance Analysis and Reporting This responsibility is key for assessing the effectiveness of partnerships and strategies
• Supervision and Coaching Involves managing and guiding the PRM team indicating a leadership component in the role
• Travel Requirements High travel frequency suggests a hands-on approach to partner management and business development across various regions

Other Details

Experience 3 yearsLocation Remote from Pakistan amp On-site Dubai

Key Requirements:

• Strong strategic and business-growth mindset.
• Proven experience in team leadership and people management.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ members.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Good understanding of social media and digital marketing.
• Strong experience in partner relationship management and business development.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse ethnicities, cultures, and businesses across Pakistan.
• Hands-on experience in affiliate marketing and/or partnership development.
• Strong understanding of sales funnels, lead generation, and conversion.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and affiliate/marketing platforms.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and execute partnership, business development, and sales strategies.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and leadership.

Qualification:

• BSc Degree in a Business-related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Business Development Roles.
• Fluent English speakers with excellent oral and written skills in English and Urdu.
• Experience within the financial services industry will be considered an advantage.
• Very good computer literacy.
• Dynamic, innovative, and target-oriented.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent client handling, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain a high level of organization.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.