UAE national_ Partnership Manager | Corporate Services | Blue Rewards

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions – automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare – the Group employs more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity guide us as we enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each day.

The Partnerships Manager is responsible for driving loyalty initiatives through strategic partnership development. With a focus on commercial strategy and marketing expertise, the role aims to enhance customer loyalty and business growth. Success factors include effective external engagement, data‑driven decision‑making, and collaborative execution across functions.

• Identify, engage, and nurture potential partners to build a pipeline supporting loyalty program growth.
• Develop and negotiate partnership agreements optimizing revenue potential and aligning with business objectives.
• Prepare financial models and business cases to evaluate the ROI of strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to gather necessary data for business cases.

• Develop integrated marketing strategies with partners to leverage mutual strengths.
• Design promotional campaigns to incentivize member participation and increase enrollment.
• Assess the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, providing insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams on marketing collateral requirements.

• Identify reporting needs and implement automated dashboards for real‑time insights.
• Compile and present weekly quantitative performance reports for partners.
• Track program profitability and identify growth opportunities with finance and analytics teams.

• Create detailed briefs for internal stakeholders on partnership objectives and strategies.
• Engage with product, technology, marketing, finance, and analytics teams for alignment.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings to ensure cohesive execution of partnerships.

• Commercial strategy development and execution.
• Advanced analytical skills and financial modeling.
• Effective partnership management and relationship building.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and member engagement strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in partnership management, commercial strategy, loyalty programs, and marketing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and performance analysis.
• Excellent contract negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.