Partnership Manager

Privilee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Privilee in Abu Dhabi is seeking a strategic, energetic Partnership Manager to grow and manage our partnerships in Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the Abu Dhabi Regional Manager you will acquire and manage partners, oversee day-to-day operations and help ensure Privilee has the strongest wellness and lifestyle offering in the market.

The ideal candidate understands the hotel, fitness and wellness industries and combines strategic thinking with commercial drive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum six years in a client-facing role, preferably in leisure or hospitality.
• Proven success negotiating and managing partnerships for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and face-to-face interaction skills.
• Experience navigating complex negotiations and building lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new partners and build/maintain relationships.
• Oversee day-to-day partner operations and negotiate favorable terms.
• Identify creative commercial opportunities to add value for Privilee and partners.
• Evaluate market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Support partner operations and provide feedback to UAE team and HQ.
• Monitor and report on partnership performance to inform decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The role

We are looking for a strategic energetic and relationship-driven Partnership Manager to grow and manage our partnerships in Abu Dhabi Reporting to the Abu Dhabi Regional Manager you will acquire and manage partners oversee day-to-day operations and help ensure Privilee has the strongest wellness and lifestyle offering in the market The ideal candidate understands the hotel fitness and wellness industries and combines strategic thinking with commercial and operational drive You will enjoy working with people and be passionate about developing long-term genuine relationships that create value for Privilee our Members and our partners The role is primarily based in Abu Dhabi

Partnership management

• Acquire new partners
• build and manage relationships
• oversee operations and negotiate commercially sound outcomes that benefit both parties

Commercial opportunities

• Identify creative ways to drive value and strengthen relationships for both Privilee and its partners

Strategic market insights

• Evaluate industry trends
• Member behaviour and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and strengthen Privilee s market position

Partner operations

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of key partnerships
• Maintain close collaboration and share ongoing feedback with partners the UAE team and HQ

Performance and reporting

• Monitor analyse and report on partnership performance to inform decision-making and support sustainable growth

Personality

• Highly self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities outside a traditional office environment
• A natural relationship-builder who values genuine connections
• A confident and thoughtful communicator
• Reliable and responsive with colleagues and partners
• Collaborative and committed to achieving shared goals
• Detail-oriented, while maintaining a strong understanding of the bigger picture
• Strategic in your approach to planning and decision-making
• Confident in managing conflict and solving problems proactively
• Comfortable analysing data and market trends
• Passionate about people, hospitality and curated experiences

Requirements

• Education Bachelor s degree
• Experience A minimum of six years experience in a client-facing role, preferably within leisure, hospitality or a related industry
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing partnerships, with a record of achieving mutually beneficial agreements
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in face-to-face interactions
• Experience navigating complex negotiations and building lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders

Skills and competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with a record of achieving favourable outcomes
• The ability to work effectively with a range of personalities and communication styles
• The ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and responding thoughtfully during face-to-face negotiations