Global Senior Partnerships Manager
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About the Role
KAYALI seeks a creative and strategic Global Senior Partnerships Manager to cultivate and expand global partnerships with brands, retailers, and influencers. You will develop partnership strategies, negotiate agreements, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand growth.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with KAYALI's brand values and business goals.
- Identify, negotiate, and finalize new partnership agreements that enhance brand visibility and sales performance.
- Develop and execute a global business development roadmap, identifying new revenue generating partnership opportunities.
- Maintain and nurture existing partnerships by providing ongoing support and strategic insights.
- Collaborate with Product Development to identify co creation opportunities and exclusive product concepts.
- Collaborate cross functionally with marketing, sales and education teams to maximize partnership opportunities.
- Monitor partnership performance metrics and deliver regular reports to senior leadership.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging partnership opportunities.
- Source, evaluate, and secure strategic brand collaborations that strengthen KAYALI's cultural relevance.
- Represent KAYALI at global industry events, conferences, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
- Vet and negotiate sponsorship opportunities globally.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or related roles within luxury, beauty, or fragrance industries.
- Proven success in negotiating and managing strategic partnerships across multiple regions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build rapport at all organizational levels.
- Strategic thinker with excellent project management and analytical skills.
- Passion for luxury fragrances and understanding of the beauty industry landscape.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills (Arabic, French) advantageous.
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Who We Are
- KAYALI was founded in 2018 by Mona Kattan, providing a modern fragrance experience inspired by Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents.
- Our mission is to make everyone feel like the diamond they are, building a global community of fragrance lovers.
Summary
- We are seeking a creative, dynamic and strategic Global Senior Partnerships Manager to cultivate, manage, and expand KAYALI's global partnerships.
- You act as KAYALI's global partnership authority, advising leadership and regional teams on strategic collaborations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with KAYALI's brand values and business goals.
- Identify, negotiate, and finalize new partnership agreements that enhance brand visibility and sales performance.
- Develop and execute a global business development roadmap, identifying new revenue generating partnership opportunities.
- Maintain and nurture existing partnerships by providing ongoing support, strategic insights, and ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Product Development to identify co creation opportunities, exclusive product concepts, gifting initiatives, and partnership driven product launches.
- Collaborate cross functionally with marketing, sales and education teams to maximize partnership opportunities and campaign success.
- Monitor partnership performance metrics and deliver regular reports to senior leadership, recommending improvements.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging partnership opportunities.
- Source, evaluate, and secure strategic brand collaborations that strengthen KAYALI's cultural relevance.
- Represent KAYALI at global industry events, conferences, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
- Vet and negotiate sponsorship opportunities globally.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or related roles within the luxury, beauty, or fragrance industries.
- Proven success in negotiating and managing strategic partnerships across multiple regions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build rapport at all organizational levels.
- Strategic thinker with excellent project management and analytical skills.
- Passion for luxury fragrances and understanding of the beauty industry landscape.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills (Arabic, French) advantageous.
Benefits
- Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- Find your Magic Days
- Volunteer Day
- Birthday Leave
- Egg Freezing Benefits
- Employee discounts on all Kayali products
- Quarterly product gifting
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