The Strategic Partnership Manager plays a pivotal role in driving growth and fostering relationships in the marketing sector. This position involves identifying potential partners, negotiating agreements, and ensuring that partnerships align with the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking and operational execution, enabling them to navigate complex business environments and deliver impactful results.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate potential strategic partners to enhance the company's market position.
- Negotiate partnership agreements that align with business goals and objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in partner organizations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of partnership initiatives.
- Monitor and analyze partnership performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present reports on partnership outcomes to senior management.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to leverage resources and maximize partnership benefits.
- Manage budgets related to partnership activities and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Lead negotiations for renewals and expansions of existing partnerships.
Preferred Candidate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven experience in strategic partnership management or business development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in project management and organizational skills.
- Experience in the marketing industry is highly desirable.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic is a plus.
- A results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targets.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in partnership management software and CRM tools.
- Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
- Project management expertise.
- Understanding of marketing strategies and market dynamics.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.