Partnerships Manager Luxury – Global Business Solutions – Dubai

TikTok; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok in Dubai seeks a Partnerships Manager to lead the Luxury vertical within Global Business Solutions. You will own the strategic plan, manage key accounts, and drive long‑term partnerships with luxury brands.

The role requires strong media sales and digital marketing experience, with proven ability to work with senior stakeholders across GCC markets. Arabic and French are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in media sales, digital marketing, brand or performance advertising.
• Ability to drive business agendas with senior stakeholders and meet revenue objectives.
• Experience in GCC markets and relationships within the luxury sector.

Responsibilities

• Define the vertical strategy and key accounts planning within your book of business.
• Create compelling narratives and playbooks reflecting industry trends and partner objectives.
• Grow existing relationships within the vertical and unlock additional opportunities.
• Develop a consultative approach offering best-in-class media strategies from planning to KPI measurement.
• Educate brand stakeholders on TikTok’s value and best practices for the vertical.
• Ensure top‑tier servicing with cross‑functional teams and client solutions support.
• Lead internal and external initiatives to meet revenue objectives.

Skills

Media sales

Digital marketing

Brand advertising

Performance advertising

Stakeholder management

Job description

Partnerships Manager Luxury – Global Business Solutions – Dubai

TikTok’s Partnerships Managers are responsible for building long‑term partnerships with clients, to educate and inform them about commercial opportunities within TikTok. Our innovative advertising products are high‑impact and engaging; we create a native experience for our users and develop deep connections with our brands.

The Key Accounts team is looking for a Partnerships Manager to manage and drive the Luxury vertical. As a Partnerships Manager you will be the designated expert for your industry and will be tasked with defining the way forward for long‑term business relationships. Success in your role requires an overall understanding of the digital media ecosystem – deep connections within the luxury industry and an ability to evolve in a fast‑paced demanding startup environment. You will be evaluated against your impact in terms of marketing budgets, revenue generation, and the strategic initiatives you will carry forward toward positioning TikTok as a key platform for companies in your industry of focus.

Responsibilities:

• Define the vertical strategy and key accounts planning within your book of business
• Create compelling vertical narratives and playbooks to reflect on industry‑based trends and use cases that match your partner’s business objectives
• Grow existing relationships within the vertical and work toward unlocking additional opportunities
• Develop a consultative approach to offer best‑in‑class media strategies from business planning to measurement of KPIs
• Educate brand stakeholders on the key value of TikTok as a platform and build on best practices for the vertical
• Ensure a state‑of‑the‑art business servicing level with the support of the client solutions and the cross‑functional teams
• Initiate and lead on all internal and external initiatives pertaining to the focused industry to meet revenue objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in media sales, digital marketing, brand or performance advertising
• Demonstrated ability to drive business agendas with senior stakeholders and meet revenue objectives
• Best‑in‑class communication skills and strategic mindset, preferably with existing relationships across key marketing decision makers in the region
• Proven performance winning the support of key stakeholders
• Proven track record of reaching and exceeding sales goals
• Experience in GCC markets
• Experience working with the Luxury sector

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self‑starter, fast learner with a can‑do spirit and a proven track record of building projects from the ground up
• Ability to perform well in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment
• Creative, outside‑the‑box thinker and strategist
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, team player and collaborator
• Passion for TikTok marketing, and up for the challenge of building something from the bottom up
• Arabic and/or French are a plus