Partnerships Executive - Engagement

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

Job summary

A well-established retail and hospitality group in the UAE is seeking a Partnership Manager who will play a pivotal role in managing relationships and driving revenue through various partnership initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 3-5 years of experience in Account Management or Business Development. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, alongside a willingness to travel. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency in English are required, with knowledge of Arabic being a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Account Management, Client Services, Partnerships, or Business Development.
• Some exposure to revenue delivery or sales support, ideally in retail, loyalty, or payments.
• Willingness to travel within the region when required.
• Excellent verbal and written English (Arabic is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Support Partnerships Managers in retaining and growing relationships with partners.
• Coordinate with partners and internal teams for tactical campaigns.
• Monitor and report on key partnership performance metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

• Commercially driven with a focus on execution and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good follow-through.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Partnership Management & Growth

• Support Partnerships Managers in retaining and growing relationships with partners across multiple sectors.
• Contribute to achieving revenue targets through partnership formats such as Points Earn & Burn, Points Exchange, Member Deals & Offers, Brand Campaigns.
• Assist in identifying and approaching new partners, while supporting the growth of existing accounts.
• Build strong working relationships with partner stakeholders to drive engagement and growth
• Conduct research and prepare sector fact-books and competitor studies to identify opportunities.

Campaigns & Marketing

• Coordinate with partners and internal teams to deliver tactical campaigns, offers, and promotions that drive customer engagement and sales.
• Prepare campaign briefs for Marketing & Insights teams, ensuring alignment with partner objectives.
• Track and report on campaign performance, highlighting ROI and learnings for improvement.

Operational Support

• Act as a liaison between Landmark brands, partners, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth execution of loyalty benefits and offers
• Operational management of third-party vendors, ensuring updated and relevant offer content, reporting, reconciliations, and customer support follow-ups
• Assist in onboarding new partners, including technical setup, system integration, and partnership launch planning
• Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams on contracts, invoicing, purchase orders, and payment follow-ups

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor and report on key partnership performance metrics, including sales and redemption activity.
• Support quarterly business reviews by preparing data, insights, and presentations that demonstrate partnership impact and ROI.
• Assist in annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting exercises by providing relevant inputs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Account Management, Client Services, Partnerships, or Business Development.
• Some exposure to revenue delivery or sales support, ideally in retail, loyalty, or payments.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM experience is a plus.
• Positive, growth-minded, and target-oriented with the drive to exceed expectations.
• Willingness to travel within the region when required.
• Excellent verbal and written English (Arabic is a plus).
• Based in Dubai, UAE.

About Us

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.