As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.
We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.
We deliver across 9 countries with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.
Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!
talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide
Role Summary
As a Senior Partnership Specialist at Talabat, you will be a pivotal member of our dynamic marketing team, focused on driving strategic partnerships and collaborations that amplify our brand's presence and business growth.
You will play a vital role in identifying, cultivating, and managing partnerships with external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with our marketing objectives and enhancing our market position.
Your main tasks will cover:
Partnership Strategy:
Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy that aligns with Talabat's marketing goals and enhances brand visibility.
Identify potential partnership opportunities across various industries, including F&B, technology, entertainment, and more.
Relationship Building:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners, including businesses, brands, influencers, and industry associations.
Collaborate with partners to design and implement joint marketing initiatives that deliver mutual value.
Collaboration and Negotiation:
Work closely with our regional partnerships team to ensure successful roll-out of regionally-led initiatives, while ensuring campaigns are localized for Bahrain to maximize performance.
Negotiate terms, contracts, and agreements to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome for both Talabat and partners.
Campaign Execution:
Coordinate the planning, execution, and optimization of co-branded marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
Ensure timely and effective implementation of partnership campaigns, including tracking performance metrics.
Brand Representation:
Serve as a brand ambassador during partner interactions, reflecting the values and identity of Talabat in all communications.
Collaborate with partners to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all touchpoints.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Analyze partnership performance metrics to assess the impact of campaigns and initiatives.
Prepare comprehensive reports highlighting key insights, successes, and areas for improvement.
Innovation and Ideation:
Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities and innovative collaboration ideas.
The Marketing Partnerships Specialist needs to be aware of current market trends and upcoming brands. They also need to be well aware of global and local marketing initiatives. They need to have a creative flair and be an initiator, not just executer. They need to be self-motivated with high attention to detail.
What’s On Your Plate?
Partnerships:
Coordinate activities of the Partnership, and assists the team lead in coordinating activities of private sector business interests, non-profit and educational institutions, and other partnerships.
Based on the internal/external analysis, develop tactics to increase income and awareness through partnership collaborations.
Events and Sponsorships:
Handles the on-ground activations with all the hired suppliers to ensure everything is delivered as agreed with the marketing manager, handles the invitation management (prepares, delivers and secures RSVP), prepares event branding and set up, prepares and sets up the giveaways and supports on the overall event agenda.
Brainstorming on event themes, ideation and occasions.
What Did We Order?
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or any other related field
4+ years of general marketing experience, preferably in the local market
Knowledge of Media and Advertising agencies process and workflows
Time Management Skills
Decision Making Skills
Ability to deliver work with high degree of accuracy
Fluent in both languages Arabic and English
Communication skills (Written and Verbal)
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