Partnership Manager (Merchant Partnerships & Loyalty)

Role overview

A major payments company in Doha is looking for a Partnership Manager focused on merchant partnerships and loyalty. This is an 18-month contract role centered on growing the merchant network, shaping attractive card-linked offers, and improving customer engagement across key consumer sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and bring onboard new merchant partners across retail, dining, travel, e-commerce, and lifestyle categories, making sure each partnership supports the card portfolio plan and target customer segments.
• Create, negotiate, and refine merchant-funded promotions, cashback mechanics, and loyalty incentives that increase card usage and deliver measurable spending growth.
• Work closely with product, marketing, digital, risk, and compliance teams to ensure offers are executed smoothly, meet regulatory requirements, and are launched effectively.
• Study market trends to spot new merchant categories, emerging opportunities, and competitor offers in Qatar and the wider GCC, then convert those findings into a well-prioritized partnership pipeline.
• Partner with product, marketing, digital channels, CRM, and compliance stakeholders to manage partnership programs end to end, from offer creation through campaign rollout and post-campaign review.

Experience and qualifications

Applicants should have 5 to 8 years of experience in partnership management, merchant acquisition, or loyalty program management, ideally within banking, payments, or fintech. A background in banking, cards, or payments is specifically preferred. The role also calls for a strong history of acquiring and managing merchant relationships, along with solid analytical skills to interpret performance data, identify patterns, and turn insights into practical partnership actions.

Location and eligibility

This position is based in Doha, Qatar. Candidates who are already in Doha or who are open to relocating there may apply.

Contract details

This is an 18-month contract assignment.