Director, Strategic Partnerships & Partner Sales, Saudi Arabia

Job description

the employer powers economies in over 200 countries and aims to build a sustainable economy for all. The role builds the employer's partner‑led growth engine in Saudi Arabia and turns strategic relationships into revenue. You will create new market routes, design partnership propositions, and bring the employer capabilities to new customers. You will manage opportunities from the first executive conversation to signed contracts, working with an ecosystem that includes AI, digital platforms, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, system integrators, fintechs, data, and marketing/media. Responsibilities include leading partner‑sales strategy, generating opportunities, shaping propositions, building senior relationships, driving joint business plans, collaborating across the employer, and scaling successful models across the region.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in strategic partnerships
• proficiency in partner sales and business development
• strong knowledge of the Saudi market and an established network in technology, digital, telecommunications, financial services, government, data or media ecosystems
• excellent communication and presentation skills in Arabic and English
• a university degree or equivalent professional experience

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