Sumerge

Business Development & Partner Channel Manager

Dubai, UAEPosted today

Salary
AED 25k–50k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Sales & Business Development
Work mode
On site

About the role

8+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Channel Management, Alliance Management, or Sales Leadership within multinational organizations. Requirements Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute the organization's partner and channel strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive positioning • Identify, recruit, and manage strategic partners including technology vendors, system integrators, consulting firms, resellers, distributors, and alliance partners • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key partner stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and unlock new business opportunities • Drive partner-sourced pipeline and revenue growth through joint business planning, account development, and go-to-market initiatives • Lead commercial negotiations and partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial business models and long-term strategic value • Develop and execute joint go-to-market plans including co-selling, demand generation, events, campaigns, and market expansion activities • Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product, and delivery teams to maximize partner engagement and ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives • Monitor, analyze, and report on partnership performance, including revenue contribution, pipeline generation, market impact, and return on investment • Identify new market opportunities, industry trends, and strategic alliances that support business growth across existing and emerging markets. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field • MBA is a plus • Experience working with multinational organizations and regional/global partner ecosystems • Proven track record of achieving revenue and growth targets through partnerships and channel development • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and executive stakeholder management capabilities • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Channel Management, Alliance Management, or Sales Leadership within multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization's partner and channel strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive positioning; Identify, recruit, and manage strategic partners including technology vendors, system integrators, consulting firms, resellers, distributors, and alliance partners; Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key partner stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and unlock new business opportunities; Drive partner-sourced pipeline and revenue growth through joint business planning, account development, and go-to-market initiatives; Lead commercial negotiations and partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial business models and long-term strategic value; Develop and execute joint go-to-market plans including co-selling, demand generation, events, campaigns, and market expansion activities; Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product, and delivery teams to maximize partner engagement and ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives; Monitor, analyze, and report on partnership performance, including revenue contribution, pipeline generation, market impact, and return on investment; Identify new market opportunities, industry trends, and strategic alliances that support business growth across existing and emerging markets.

Skills

  • Partner management
  • Channel development
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Alliance management
  • Business development
  • Negotiation
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Joint demand generation
  • Executive stakeholder management
  • Sales management
  • Account development
  • Market expansion
  • CRM / pipeline management
  • Multinational collaboration
  • Reseller/distributor management

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