Partnerships Marketing Specialist

Discovered MENA; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm based in Dubai is seeking a Marketing Partnerships Specialist to drive affiliate and partnership development. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience in partnerships or business development along with strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers a blend of office presence and flexible scheduling, fostering an environment that emphasizes both community engagement and measurable growth.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in partnerships or business development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new affiliates and partnerships.
• Manage active partnerships ensuring clear communication.
• Contribute to planning and executing brand events.

Skills

Partnership management

Communication skills

Networking

Strategic input

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Marketing Partnerships Specialist

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Marketing Partnerships Specialist to join our Marketing team and act as a visible brand ambassador. This hybrid role is based in our Dubai office, offering the opportunity to work with a high-performing team while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own schedule.

Main Responsibilities

Affiliate & Partnership Development

• Proactively identify, reach out to, and secure new affiliates and strategic partners
• Strengthen partnerships through active community presence (events, networking, activations) to foster trust and long-term engagement
• Provide partners with the right tools, assets, and incentives to drive measurable growth (sign-ups, conversions, ROI)

Partnership Management

• Manage active partnerships, including high-profile relationships, ensuring ongoing engagement, clear communication, and strong results

Community Engagement & Events

• Contribute to planning and executing events, pop-ups, and brand activations to deepen community ties and enhance brand visibility

Strategic Input

• Share insights from partnerships and community interactions with internal teams to inform campaigns, optimize strategies, and identify new opportunities

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor partnership KPIs (sign-ups, engagement, conversions, ROI) and deliver regular performance updates and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Nutrition, Science or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
• 3–6 years of experience in partnerships, business development, affiliate management, community growth, or event management (preferably in fitness, sports, lifestyle, or wellness industries)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic is a plus
• Passion for health, fitness, and wellness; ntechutrition knowledge is a bonus

Knowledge, Competency, and Personality

• Outgoing, proactive, and empathetic
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a natural ability to connect authentically with people
• Self-starter mindset with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Skilled in strategic prospecting and objection-handling
• Confidence, resilience, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset