About the opportunity
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Sr Specialist Partnerships to secure, execute, and grow key regional partnership accounts. This role is responsible for the full partnership lifecycle - from identifying and closing new regional partners to ensuring successful go-live execution and ongoing account management that unlocks incremental spend on talabat.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams across commercial, operations, marketing, and product to bring partnerships to life and maximize their value across markets.
What's on the menu?
Partnership acquisition & deal execution
Identify, prospect, and pitch potential regional partnership opportunities aligned with talabat's strategic priorities
Lead end-to-end deal execution - from initial outreach and commercial negotiation through to contract signing
Develop tailored partnership proposals and business cases that demonstrate clear mutual value
Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of prospective regional partners
Partnership go-live & execution
Own the end-to-end go-live process for new partnerships, coordinating across internal teams (operations, product, marketing, legal) to ensure seamless launch
Define and track go-live milestones, timelines, and success criteria for each partnership
Troubleshoot and resolve operational, technical, or commercial blockers that could delay or derail launches
Ensure partners are fully onboarded and set up for success from day one
Account management & growth
Manage a portfolio of key regional partnership accounts post-launch, serving as the primary point of contact
Conduct regular business reviews with partners to track performance, surface opportunities, and address challenges
Identify and execute initiatives to unlock incremental partner spend on talabat - upselling new products, expanding into additional markets, and deepening commercial engagement
Develop joint business plans with partners, setting clear KPIs and growth targets
Monitor partnership health metrics and proactively flag risks or underperformance
Cross-functional collaboration & insights
Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to structure partnerships that deliver on both sides
Provide market intelligence and partner feedback to inform product roadmap and go-to-market strategy
Contribute to process improvements in partnership workflows, reporting, and operational efficiencies
Synthesize partnership performance data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership
What you need to be successful
3-5 years of experience in partnerships, business development, key account management, or commercial roles
Proven track record of closing partnership deals and managing strategic accounts
Strong commercial acumen - comfortable with deal structuring, P&L discussions, and negotiation
Demonstrated ability to manage complex go-live processes involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable partner strategies
High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills - ability to explain complex partnership structures and build consensus across teams
Experience working in a regional or multi-market context (Middle East / MENA preferred)
Experience in tech, e-commerce, delivery, or marketplace businesses
Existing network of regional partners or industry contacts
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
Multilingual (Arabic and English strongly preferred)
Who we are
Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
