Strategic Partnerships Lead – Growth & Alliances

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Partnerships Manager for an Abu Dhabi, UAE based opportunity. You will identify and develop strategic partnerships, manage senior stakeholders, and drive commercial growth across markets.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in partnerships or business development, with a strong commercial mindset and excellent negotiation and communication skills. You will work across internal teams to execute partnerships from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, business development or related field.
• Proven ability to build strategic relationships delivering measurable value.
• Strong commercial mindset with opportunity identification and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships with a results focus.
• Proactive, relationship-driven with sound business judgement.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential partners and develop opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision makers, external partners and stakeholders.
• Shape partnership propositions and lead commercial discussions for mutual value.
• Manage existing partnerships, evaluate performance and identify expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to bring opportunities from concept to implementation.
• Monitor market developments to grow and strengthen the partnership portfolio.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Strategic alliances

Commercial development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Salt is seeking a Partnerships Manager for an Abu Dhabi, UAE based opportunity. You will identify and develop strategic partnerships, manage senior stakeholders, and drive commercial growth across markets.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in partnerships or business development, with a strong commercial mindset and excellent negotiation and communication skills. You will work across internal teams to execute partnerships from concept to implementation.