Associate Director of Ads Sales - Agency Partnerships

Who you are

You have a strong background in sales and partnerships, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role focused on agency partnerships. You understand the advertising landscape in the Middle East and have a proven track record of developing and executing successful partnership strategies. You are a strategic thinker who can architect commercialization models that drive significant revenue growth. Your ability to build relationships with key stakeholders in agencies such as Publicis, OMG, Havas, and GroupM is crucial. You are data-driven and can leverage insights to inform your strategies and decisions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable navigating complex organizational structures.

What you'll do

In this role, you will set the agency strategy for the region, focusing on the UAE, KSA, and Egypt. You will develop and own the partnership strategy, ensuring alignment with Careem's overall business objectives. You will work closely with internal teams to build scalable frameworks that support agency-led commercialization. Your responsibilities will include identifying growth opportunities, negotiating partnership agreements, and managing relationships with key agency partners. You will also be responsible for tracking performance metrics and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve multimillion-dollar growth targets. As a founding leader of Careem Ads, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advertising within the Careem ecosystem.

What we offer

Careem offers a flexible work environment with a hybrid model, allowing you to work four days in the office and one day from home. You will also have the opportunity to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days a year. We provide unlimited vacation days, healthcare benefits, and fitness reimbursements for health activities. Join us in building the Everything App for the greater Middle East and make a real impact in the advertising space.