Regional Growth & Partnerships Director - UAE

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

Job summary

YOUGotaGift is seeking a Director - Business to lead regional growth and forge high-value partnerships across loyalty programs, digital platforms, marketplaces, and rewards ecosystems in the UAE. You will engage senior stakeholders and drive scalable commercial wins that align with the company’s vision.

In this leadership role, you will own regional business development strategy, manage complex end-to-end sales cycles, mentor a cross-functional team, and collaborate with product, technology, and

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in business development or partnerships, regional focus.
• Proven ability to engage senior executives and close complex deals.
• Data-driven approach to growth and strategy.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain senior-level strategic partnerships across loyalty programs and ecosystems.
• Drive Embedded Solutions business growth across UAE.
• Set and drive regional business development strategy.
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles with negotiations and closures.
• Own pipeline management, forecasting and KPIs.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing cross-functional team.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Sales

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

YOUGotaGift is seeking a Director - Business to lead regional growth and forge high-value partnerships across loyalty programs, digital platforms, marketplaces, and rewards ecosystems in the UAE. You will engage senior stakeholders and drive scalable commercial wins that align with the company’s vision.

In this leadership role, you will own regional business development strategy, manage complex end-to-end sales cycles, mentor a cross-functional team, and collaborate with product, technology, and