Partnerships Manager

Gathern; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm in Riyadh is seeking a proactive Partnership Manager responsible for managing relationships with existing partners and identifying new opportunities. This role involves executing partnership strategies to enhance brand exposure and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in partnership management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This is a strategic role focused on driving brand value and supporting marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partnership management or business development.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting partnership agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with existing partners.
• Develop and execute partnership strategies for growth.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize partnership value.
• Track and report on partnership performance.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Partnership Manager to oversee and grow our ecosystem of partners. This role is responsible for managing and nurturing existing partnerships while identifying and securing new strategic opportunities that align with our brand and business objectives. The Partnership Manager will play a key role in expanding our reach, driving brand value, and supporting marketing initiatives through effective collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with existing partners to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and continued value delivery.
• Develop and execute partnership strategies to drive mutual business growth and brand exposure.
• Identify, evaluate, and secure new partnership opportunities that support our marketing and business goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Brand, PR, Growth, Product, etc.) to activate and maximize partnership value.
• Track, measure, and report on partnership performance and ROI.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and ensure timely execution of deliverables from both sides.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the market landscape and emerging trends to recommend new partnership opportunities.
• Represent the company at events, meetings, and industry engagements related to partnership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or a related field.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple partners and projects simultaneously.
• Strategic mindset with an eye for identifying and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting partnership agreements is a plus.
• Knowledge of the marketing ecosystem and brand collaboration best practices.

Preferred Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Results‑driven with a collaborative and team‑oriented attitude.