Partnerships Manager
About this role
Partnership Development & Strategy
Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic partners (media agencies, content platforms, telecom operators, advertisers).
Develop partnership strategies aligned with business goals and revenue targets.
Explore new opportunities for content distribution, co-marketing, and bundled offerings.
Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
Act as the main point of contact for partners, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
Conduct regular business reviews and performance tracking.
Commercial & Revenue Growth
Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, and pricing models.
Drive revenue through partnerships, including advertising, subscriptions, and data collaborations.
Monitor KPIs and optimize partnership performance.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Content, Tech).
Align partnership initiatives with product development and go-to-market strategies.
Stay updated on industry trends in media and telecom.
Identify market gaps and recommend new partnership opportunities.
Support expansion into new markets or segments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
4+ years of experience in partnerships, business development (within the Media or Telecom industry).
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Proven track record of closing and managing strategic deals.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with telecom operators, digital publishers, or content platforms.
Understanding of digital advertising, content monetization, or subscription models.
Existing network within the media or telecom ecosystem.
Company at a glance
Augustus Media is an award winning Middle Eastern digital media company based in Dubai and Riyadh and has been designed to adapt and evolve to this perpetually changing media environment.
Lovin' is a local news and entertainment channel. Lovin shares the best of its city, informing using bitesize news, viral content, and community stories. Lovin’s mantra is simple: Lovin’ Life.
Smashi is a regional content platform, telling inspiring stories for the driven, the dreamers and the doers. 13 channels including Business, Gaming, Sports and Entertainment. Live stream full length UAE League matches for Basketball, Futsal, Handball, Volleyball.
ODEUM is the content production powerhouse of Augustus Media, specializing in high-quality video production, branded content, animation, audio production, and studio services.
Our vision is to establish and maintain a ‘New Order’ of media advertising with data and content at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mould in marketing communications.
We have offices in Riyadh, KSA; Dubai & Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Cairo in Egypt and Doha in Qatar.
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