Partnership Manager

We are looking for a strategic energetic and relationship-driven Partnership Manager to grow and manage our partnerships in Abu Dhabi Reporting to the Abu Dhabi Regional Manager you will acquire and manage partners oversee day-to-day operations and help ensure Privilee has the strongest wellness and lifestyle offering in the market The ideal candidate understands the hotel fitness and wellness industries and combines strategic thinking with commercial and operational drive You will enjoy working with people and be passionate about developing long-term genuine relationships that create value for Privilee our Members and our partners The role is primarily based in Abu Dhabi

• Acquire new partners
• build and manage relationships
• oversee operations and negotiate commercially sound outcomes that benefit both parties

• Identify creative ways to drive value and strengthen relationships for both Privilee and its partners

• Evaluate industry trends
• Member behaviour and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and strengthen Privilee s market position

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of key partnerships
• Maintain close collaboration and share ongoing feedback with partners the UAE team and HQ

• Monitor analyse and report on partnership performance to inform decision-making and support sustainable growth

• Highly self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities outside a traditional office environment
• A natural relationship-builder who values genuine connections
• A confident and thoughtful communicator
• Reliable and responsive with colleagues and partners
• Collaborative and committed to achieving shared goals
• Detail-oriented, while maintaining a strong understanding of the bigger picture
• Strategic in your approach to planning and decision-making
• Confident in managing conflict and solving problems proactively
• Comfortable analysing data and market trends
• Passionate about people, hospitality and curated experiences

• Education Bachelor s degree
• Experience A minimum of six years experience in a client-facing role, preferably within leisure, hospitality or a related industry
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing partnerships, with a record of achieving mutually beneficial agreements
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in face-to-face interactions
• Experience navigating complex negotiations and building lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with a record of achieving favourable outcomes
• The ability to work effectively with a range of personalities and communication styles
• The ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and responding thoughtfully during face-to-face negotiations