Retail Projects & Partnerships Manager

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UAE as a Retail Projects and Partnerships Manager, where you'll drive retail innovation through collaboration with partners and stakeholders. Your role includes managing dynamic retail projects and ensuring excellent guest experiences across iconic attractions like Yas Island and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. This position calls for a proactive individual with project management skills and a passion for enhancing customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in partnerships, retail operations, or project delivery.
• Strong relationship management skills with external vendors.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to bring new retail projects to life.
• Manage relationships with global service providers and partners.
• Monitor project timelines, financial performance, and KPIs.

Skills

Relationship Management

Project Management

Customer Experience

Financial KPIs

Planning and Organization

Communication

Excel Proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GANTT chart management

Job description

Are you ready to bring innovation, creativity, and collaboration into action across a world-class portfolio of attractions and retail experiences? Join Miral Experiences as our next Retail Projects and Partnerships Manager, and help shape the future of integrated retail activations and partnerships across iconic destinations in the UAE.

What You’ll Do

As a key driver of retail innovation, you will support the delivery of expansion projects and manage exciting partnerships across the Miral estate. You’ll act as a critical liaison between internal stakeholders, IP teams, partners, and operators to elevate guest experiences, drive revenue, and ensure operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to bring new retail projects and experiences to life.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with global service providers and partners.
• Drive seasonal event activations, retail enhancements, and guest engagement strategies.
• Ensure high standards across attractions through SOP reviews, best practice implementation, and innovation tracking.
• Monitor project timelines, financial performance, and KPIs using reporting tools and GANTT charts.
• Act as the go-to point for all escalations and collaboration efforts across retail operations.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a dynamic, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for partnerships, project management, and customer experience.

Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of experience in partnerships, retail operations, or project delivery.
• Strong relationship management skills with internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience managing projects from concept to execution.
• Knowledge of financial KPIs, P&L, and revenue-driving strategies.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Background in theme parks, entertainment, or guest experience.
• Experience with licensed IPs and brand partners.
• Familiarity with photography operations and retail merchandising.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, GANTT chart management.

Why Join Us?

At Miral, we don’t just create experiences—we redefine them. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a visionary team that thrives on innovation, impact, and purpose. This is your chance to shape retail partnerships and projects across world-renowned attractions like Yas Island, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and more.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV and be part of a team that’s driving guest experience excellence at the highest level.

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