Optimum7.com · 1 month ago
Zen Media Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expZen Media is a B2B marketing and PR agency that aids brands in achieving growth and market leadership. They are seeking a Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Manager to build and strengthen their partner ecosystem across the Middle East, focusing on securing high-value partnerships and driving measurable revenue impact.
E-CommerceReputationSEOSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and execute partnership and business development strategies across the MENA region in alignment with company growth goals
Build a strong pipeline of partnerships with agencies, SaaS companies, enterprise solution providers, technology platforms, and professional networks
Proactively conduct networking, outreach, and relationship-building through events, associations, digital channels, and industry communities
Represent Zen Media in the market as a knowledgeable, credible, and relationship-first growth partner
Lead the full partnership lifecycle—prospecting, pitch, negotiation, onboarding, activation, and ongoing collaboration
Maintain timely and structured follow-up schedules to maximize alliance engagement and conversion
Work closely with marketing, sales, and executive leadership to develop joint strategies for co-marketing, lead sharing, and shared revenue models
Track performance metrics, including partnership pipeline growth, conversions, revenue contribution, and engagement results
Keep an active pulse on the MENA market, competitive landscape, and opportunities for expansion
Deliver regular reporting and insights to internal leadership for strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years in business development, partnerships, channel sales, or strategic networking roles
Minimum 5+ years of experience in business development, alliance management, channel sales, or partnership growth roles
Strong network-building abilities and proven experience developing strategic relationships in the MENA region
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills—written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation
Confident and professional presence in events, meetings, networking settings, and digital interactions
Target-driven mindset with the ability to independently manage pipelines, timelines, and objectives
Ability to work autonomously, proactively, and remotely while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Fluency in English required
Preferred
Experience in B2B, digital marketing, SaaS, eCommerce, or related industries is a strong advantage
Arabic is a plus
Company
Optimum7.com
We’re a passionately curious group of strategists, writers, programmers, designers and technophiles who like big, actionable ideas.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Duran Inci
CEO
Gabriella Figueroa
Partnerships Manager
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