Senior Business Development Manager - Partnerships
About Jeeny:
Jeeny is a mobile application that eases daily commuting and transportation. By connecting you with your preferred mode of transportation, we are fulfilling our aim of making mobility accessible, affordable, and flexible for all.
We are a joint venture between MEIG (Middle East Internet Group), Rocket Internet, and IMENA. Jeeny was established in 2014 as Easy Taxi. However, in 2016, it was revamped as Jeeny to cater to other services. Currently, we are operational in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
We have offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Dammam, Khobar, Amman, Lahore, and Karachi.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly driven and commercially minded professional to lead partnership growth initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The role will focus on sourcing new opportunities, developing strategic alliances, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving partnerships that contribute to business growth, customer acquisition, revenue generation, and brand visibility.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities and has an established network within the Saudi market.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and close strategic and commercial partnership opportunities across Saudi Arabia.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across government entities, airlines, loyalty programs, banks, telecom companies, retailers, travel companies, universities, events, and entertainment sectors.
- Lead end-to-end partnership discussions, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Develop business cases, commercial models, and partnership proposals.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with company objectives.
- Launch and manage co-marketing campaigns, promotional partnerships, and customer acquisition initiatives.
- Work closely with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure successful execution.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging partnership opportunities.
- Track partnership performance and provide regular reporting on KPIs, business impact, and ROI.
- Represent Jeeny at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Strategic Alliances, or Commercial roles.
- Strong network and market knowledge within Saudi Arabia is a plus.
- Proven track record of securing and managing partnerships that drive measurable business results.
- Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Experience in technology, mobility, fintech, loyalty, travel, telecom, retail, or digital platforms is preferred.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals while learning, growing, and expanding your skill set.
- An environment that encourages you to take ownership and produce excellent outcomes every day.
- Health benefits and insurance.
- Flexible working hours.
Company Culture
Jeeny is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where all aspects of employment are solely based on merit. We value diversity and absolutely do not discriminate in any form based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.
Skills
As published by workable · 14 questions · 7 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume, Current salary, Current Benefits, Expected Salary
Short answers (3)
- Nationality
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have in business development, partnerships, strategic alliances, or commercial roles?
- Notice Period (after receiving an offer)
Pick from a list (4)
- Job location: Riyadh. Are you willing to relocate?
- What is your proficiency level in Arabic?
- What is your proficiency level in English?
- Are you currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, or would you be willing to relocate for this on-site position?
Written answers (7)
- Can you share an example of a partnership you secured and managed that led to significant business results? What was your approach and what outcomes did you achieve?
- How do you typically source, prioritize, and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities?
- Could you describe a time when you managed several partnership opportunities at once? How did you prioritize and ensure success across them?
- How have you used data, reporting, or business insights to evaluate partnership performance and ROI?
- What experience do you have in developing business cases, commercial models, or partnership proposals? Can you provide an example of your work in this area?
- What industries or sectors within Saudi Arabia do you believe hold the strongest partnership opportunities for Jeeny, and why?
- What tools, CRM systems, or AI-powered platforms have you used to support business development, prospecting, or market research?