Strategic Corporate Partnerships & HNI Engagement Lead

Queen Elizabeth's Global Schools; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager - Corporate Partnerships to lead strategic alliances and expand corporate outreach across its schools in Dubai and Gurugram. Based at Dubai Sports City, the role focuses on building relationships with corporates, luxury brands, and high‑value networks to drive student enrolments and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years in business development, with strong client relationship management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or client engagement roles.
• Proven experience in corporate partnerships, luxury/lifestyle sectors, or high‑value client engagement.
• Strong background in event management, brand collaborations, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working with CRM tools and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Prior experience in education, hospitality, luxury, or premium services industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, institutions, and premium brands.
• Build a strong pipeline of corporate tie-ups to drive admissions and brand visibility.
• Develop customised partnership proposals aligned with organisational objectives.
• Drive long‑term engagement with corporate stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals and corporate clients.
• Deliver a premium, personalised engagement experience for prospective parents and partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for corporate clients and ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Conceptualise and execute high‑impact events, corporate engagements, and networking forums.
• Plan exclusive experiences such as open houses, leadership meets, and partner events.
• Collaborate with luxury and lifestyle brands for co-branded initiatives and visibility.
• Ensure seamless execution of events, maintaining premium brand standards.
• Work closely with marketing and admissions teams to drive targeted outreach campaigns.
• Leverage partnerships to generate qualified leads and enhance conversion.
• Utilise CRM tools to track engagement, leads, and partnership performance.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies aligned with growth targets.
• Track and analyse partnership ROI, engagement metrics, and conversion outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for leadership on business development progress.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager - Corporate Partnerships to lead strategic alliances and expand corporate outreach across its schools in Dubai and Gurugram. Based at Dubai Sports City, the role focuses on building relationships with corporates, luxury brands, and high‑value networks to drive student enrolments and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years in business development, with strong client relationship management,