Overview
Hybrid Partnership Specialist (Field & Phone) Contract Type : Fixed-term – 3 months, with the possibility of renewal
Location : Across Qatar
Work Mode : Hybrid (Field visits + Phone / Teams communication)
Reporting to : Project Lead – Retiree Discounts Program
Position Summary
This is a dynamic B2B partnerships role that combines fieldwork with remote outreach to source, upgrade, and activate merchant offers for a targeted benefits program. The role involves managing the full partnership lifecycle — from initial outreach and negotiation through to training, go-live readiness, and early-stage support. The goal is to deliver enhanced offers with stronger discounts and value-adds, while ensuring smooth technical and operational onboarding of merchants.
Contract Details
Contract Type : Fixed-term – 3 months , with the possibility of renewal based on performance and program needs
Duration : Fixed-term 3-month contract
Extension : Renewable, subject to performance and program requirements
Responsibilities
- Merchant Pipeline & Outreach
- Prioritize merchants by tier and location to plan effective field visits
- Execute a structured 3-step outreach process (email / WhatsApp → phone → Teams or in-person meetings)
- Maintain clear and up-to-date records of all communications and status updates in CRM
- Negotiation & Offer Enhancement
- Present standard discount tiers and negotiate better terms and value-adds
- Secure bilingual (Arabic / English) agreements with minimal revisions
- Handle objections while maintaining value for end beneficiaries
- Define and finalize redemption methods : QR codes (default), vouchers, or POS / API where applicable
- Content Collection & Handover
- Collect and submit all required merchant content (logos, photos, branch details, bilingual descriptions)
- Ensure complete documentation is submitted same-day and any gaps are resolved within 48 hours
- Training & Enablement
- Conduct remote or on-site training sessions with at least two merchant staff (e.g., manager + backup)
- Provide clear guidance on system usage, redemption flow, and escalation processes
- Deliver training materials and recordings in both Arabic and English
- Go-Live Preparation
- Confirm brand-compliant promotional assets are correctly placed in-store and online
- Verify all branches are mapped accurately and photographed for documentation
- Activation, Testing & Hypercare
- Run test redemptions and ensure a successful first real transaction within 7 days of go-live
- Offer daily check-ins during the first operational week to stabilize performance
- Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of activities, progress, and merchant performance
- Submit weekly updates covering KPIs, merchant status, issues, and timelines
- Collaboration
- Coordinate with relevant internal teams for content publishing, legal sign-off, and technical support
- Escalate issues promptly with clear documentation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Improved discount rates compared to baselinePercentage of merchants meeting required discount tiersInclusion of value-added benefits in a set percentage of signed offersTimely merchant activation and trainingClean and complete data submissionsMerchant go-live and redemptions within defined SLAs(Exact target metrics to be shared during onboarding.)
Candidate Profile
Experience
Minimum 5 years in B2B sales, partnerships, or merchant onboardingField experience in retail, SME, or commercial environments is highly valuedTraining, onboarding, or enablement experience is a strong plusSkills
Negotiation and stakeholder managementArabic copywriting and bilingual communicationOrganized, detail-oriented, and process-drivenComfortable with CRM tools, documentation, and reportingLanguages
Arabic : Fluent (required)English : Proficient for professional communicationOther Requirements
Valid Qatari driving license and access to a personal vehicleHigh integrity and adherence to data and compliance standardsSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
ContractJob function
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