Lifestyle Partnerships Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/23/2026Persian Horizon is seeking a Lifestyle Partnerships Manager to build, manage, and scale high-impact collaborations across lifestyle categories—including F&B, hospitality, retail, wellness, entertainment, and premium community platforms. This role focuses on securing strategic partnerships that elevate brand presence, unlock commercial opportunities, and drive measurable growth through co-marketing, events, and ecosystem alliances.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and onboard strategic lifestyle partners including brands, venues, hotels, restaurants, gyms, retail concepts, and premium communitiesBuild partnership pipelines and manage end-to-end execution, from outreach and negotiation to activation and reportingDevelop collaboration concepts such as co-branded campaigns, experiences, member offers, events, pop-ups, and influencer/community tie-insNegotiate commercial terms, define deliverables, and manage agreements to ensure mutual value and performance outcomesPlan and execute partner-led activations that generate qualified leads, footfall, awareness, and revenue impactMaintain long‑term partner relationships and develop repeatable partnership models to scale across marketsWork cross‑functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Sales to ensure flawless execution and brand consistencyTrack partnership performance using KPIs such as partner ROI, engagement, conversion, and pipeline contributionMonitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to inform partnership strategy and new opportunitiesRequirements4–7 years of experience in partnerships, business development, brand collaborations, or lifestyle marketingStrong network across lifestyle sectors (F&B, hospitality, retail, wellness, entertainment) preferredProven ability to negotiate and manage partnerships from concept to executionStrong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skillsCommercial mindset with comfort working toward growth and performance KPIsCompetitive salary with performance-based incentivesHigh ownership role with strong exposure to premium lifestyle ecosystemsCareer growth within a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial organizationOpportunity to collaborate with leading brands, venues, and communities#J-18808-Ljbffr