Sr. Specialist Strategic Accounts & Partnerships - MENA

About the role

Talabat's regional business team manages enterprise business strategy and relationships with the largest regional partners across 8 markets. As Sr. Specialist Strategic Accounts & Partnerships - MENA, you will support the regional strategic accounts team with data-driven insights, engaging presentations and operational efficiency. The role suits someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, turning complex data into clear narratives and managing many moving parts across functions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze large, varied datasets (business, marketing, operational) to extract trends, flag early signals and generate actionable insights.
• Own quarterly and annual partner reviews, using deep analytics and clear, recommendation-led visual storytelling.
• Surface growth opportunities and risks, and work with legal and finance to resolve contract blockers.
• Track partner investments and volumes against commercial agreements so performance stays transparent and on target.
• Work with account managers and marketing teams on campaign planning across markets, especially for high-priority or exclusive vendors.
• Help resolve POS and operational issues quickly and improve Vendor NPS through faster resolutions and better communication.
• Build relationships with KAMs and partner stakeholders, travel regularly, and manage several concurrent workstreams across sales, marketing, finance, ops and legal.

Required profile

• Graduate in Economics, Business or Statistics from a reputed institution.
• 4-5 years of experience in performance or program management at an internet-first or consumer-tech company (a must).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to simplify data into clear insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to push back when needed.
• Commercial mindset connecting contracts, marketing, performance and partner experience.

Required skills

• Extremely high proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides for data analysis and executive storytelling.
• Exposure to user engagement funnels and metrics such as iROAS, CM, unit economics, DAU/MAU.