Oman Market Launch & Partnerships Lead

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking an entrepreneurial country manager to lead the launch in Oman. As the first hire, you will own market activation, secure brand partnerships, and establish the platform with local stakeholders.

You will report directly to the CEO, shaping strategy, building a robust partner network, and driving growth in a high‑growth startup environment in Muscat. Fluency in Arabic/English is preferred, and immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Omani national.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or commercial leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building and closing commercial partnerships and growing business from scratch.
• Existing network across brands, businesses, and relevant industries in Oman.
• Strong understanding of the Omani market, local consumer trends, and Gulf youth culture.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and make decisions in ambiguous environments.
• Arabic and English fluency preferred.
• Based in Oman and available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the brand's market entry and expansion strategy in Oman.
• Drive brand partner acquisition and build a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• Identify, approach, and close partnerships with brands, businesses, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with partners and strategic accounts.
• Own market activation initiatives and ensure strong local execution of the platform.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Omani youth market, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Act as the face of the business in Oman and represent the company across meetings, events, and industry engagements.
• Monitor commercial performance and take full ownership of market targets and KPIs.
• Provide market insights and recommendations to leadership on growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Operate independently in a fast-paced, startup environment with limited infrastructure and resources.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Partnerships

Negotiation

Communication

Startup mindset

Independent decision-making

Arabic-English bilingual

Job description

Employment is seeking an entrepreneurial country manager to lead the launch in Oman. As the first hire, you will own market activation, secure brand partnerships, and establish the platform with local stakeholders.

You will report directly to the CEO, shaping strategy, building a robust partner network, and driving growth in a high‑growth startup environment in Muscat. Fluency in Arabic/English is preferred, and immediate availability is required.