Strategic Partnerships Executive

VerityX Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

VerityX Talent is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Executive to expand our partner network across the UAE and international markets. You will identify new business opportunities, manage relationships, and turn conversations into qualified opportunities with measurable results.

Leverage LinkedIn, events, referrals, and Zoho CRM to drive lead generation and collaborate with the Sales team to convert partnerships into revenue.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic partnerships, business development, sales, relationship management, or a similar commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and manage a strong network of strategic partners across the UAE and international markets.
• Identify and establish relationships with potential partners, collaborators, referral networks, and business communities.
• Develop and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that generate new business opportunities.
• Drive lead generation through strategic outreach, networking, LinkedIn prospecting, events, referrals, and partnership initiatives.
• Identify new markets, sectors, and channels where strategic partnerships can support business growth.
• Engage with prospective partners to understand their business needs and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Work closely with the Sales team to ensure qualified leads are effectively handed over and progressed through the sales pipeline.
• Maintain visibility and accountability for opportunities generated through partnerships, including follow-ups, conversions, and closures.
• Track partnership activity, leads, and opportunities accurately within Zoho CRM.
• Regularly evaluate partnership performance and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand successful relationships.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Sales

Relationship management

LinkedIn prospecting

Networking

Negotiation

Tools

Zoho CRM

Job description

Job Description – Strategic Partnerships Executive (Business Setup)

AED 10,000 pm - OTE 16-20KAED per month incl commission

Are you a natural connector who knows how to turn relationships into meaningful business opportunities?

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded Strategic Partnerships Executive to expand our partner network, identify new business opportunities, unlock new markets, and build high-value partnerships across the UAE and internationally.

This is a relationship-led, business development role for someone who is confident in networking, proactive in outreach, and able to turn conversations into qualified opportunities and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and manage a strong network of strategic partners across the UAE and international markets.
• Identify and establish relationships with potential partners, collaborators, referral networks, and business communities.
• Develop and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that generate new business opportunities.
• Drive lead generation through strategic outreach, networking, LinkedIn prospecting, events, referrals, and partnership initiatives.
• Identify new markets, sectors, and channels where strategic partnerships can support business growth.
• Engage with prospective partners to understand their business needs and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Work closely with the Sales team to ensure qualified leads are effectively handed over and progressed through the sales pipeline.
• Maintain visibility and accountability for opportunities generated through partnerships, including follow-ups, conversions, and closures.
• Track partnership activity, leads, and opportunities accurately within Zoho CRM.
• Regularly evaluate partnership performance and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand successful relationships.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in strategic partnerships, business development, sales, relationship management, or a similar commercial role.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use LinkedIn for networking, outreach, relationship building, and prospecting.
• Hands-on experience with Zoho CRM or a similar CRM platform.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent follow-up, organisation, and time-management skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Sales and wider teams.
• Confident representing the company externally and building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to build a high-quality strategic partner network, generate qualified business opportunities, convert partnerships into revenue, and create long-term relationships that contribute directly to business growth.