Strategic Partnerships & Client Growth Manager

NYUAD Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Abu Dhabi invites a Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Client Success to drive revenue by securing MSAs and MOUs with UAE government ministries, global corporations, and premier educational institutions for executive education. The role bridges NYUAD and Stern at NYUAD, coordinating with NYU New York and NYU Shanghai to deliver on-ground and online programs, while ensuring renewals and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in B2B sales or partnership management, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field; MBA/MPA preferred.
• Proven track record in B2B sales or partnership management in higher education or professional training contexts.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong understanding of UAE business landscape and government procurement.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business leads; pitch executive programs to HR directors and government heads.
• Negotiate and execute MSAs and MOUs; manage client success lifecycle to ensure renewal.
• Coordinate with NYU New York and NYU Shanghai on joint ventures and global initiatives to meet revenue targets.
• Monitor revenue goals and market trends; adjust outreach strategies for on-ground vs. online programs.
• Bridge external clients with internal faculty/curriculum teams to ensure program feasibility.

Skills

B2B sales

Partnership management

Contract negotiation

Multistakeholder coordination

English communication

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Marketing, or related field

MBA or MPA preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

NYU Abu Dhabi invites a Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Client Success to drive revenue by securing MSAs and MOUs with UAE government ministries, global corporations, and premier educational institutions for executive education. The role bridges NYUAD and Stern at NYUAD, coordinating with NYU New York and NYU Shanghai to deliver on-ground and online programs, while ensuring renewals and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in B2B sales or partnership management, strong