Partnerships Manager

Gathern; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading partnership-focused company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a proactive Partnership Manager. This role involves managing and growing existing partnerships, securing new opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams to maximize partnership value. We're looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business, with over 5 years of experience in partnership management. Strong relationship-building, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple partners and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the marketing ecosystem and brand collaboration best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with existing partners to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute partnership strategies to drive business growth.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

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

Job description

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.