Summary
Viya, part of wasl Hospitality & Leisure, operates golf, hospitality, leisure and entertainment businesses across the UAE. The Strategic Partnerships Coordinator will identify partnership opportunities, develop a sponsorship database, present proposals and work toward sponsorship targets. The role coordinates sponsor deliverables for events, tracks KPIs and sponsorship ROI, reports outcomes, and drafts sponsorship agreements. It is a full-time, on-site position in Dubai and requires at least 3 years of similar experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree and fluent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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About Viya:
Viya is the UAE’s leading golf and hospitality management group, operating a portfolio of championship golf courses, award-winning restaurants, premium leisure and recreation facilities, innovative entertainment concepts, and digital platforms. Since launching Emirates Golf Club in 1988, the region’s first all-grass course, the group has expanded to include Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Topgolf Dubai, Tiger Strikes, and recreation brands such as Viya Fit and Viya Padel.
As part of wasl Hospitality & Leisure, Viya is recognised as a guardian of golfing heritage and a leader in modern hospitality. Its operations are underpinned by the Viya App, a loyalty-driven platform that integrates bookings, rewards, and spendable benefits across the portfolio. Dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, Viya connects communities to extraordinary experiences and continues to shape Dubai and the UAE as global destinations for sport, leisure, and lifestyle.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position : Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships
Department : Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships
Responsible To : HEAD OF EVENT SALES & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Supervises : NOT APPLICABLE
(Responsible For)
Purpose and Scope of Position:
This is a full-time role that will require the candidate to work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The person will be responsible for:
- Identifying and pursuing business opportunities,
- Create sponsorship and partnerships database who will be interested in supporting events.
- Making presentations to potential clients
- Achieving sponsorship and partnerships targets.
1. Main Duties:
(Job Related Duties)
- Work closely with the Strategic Partnerships team members to ensure seamless execution of sponsored events.
- Coordinate with sponsors to fulfill their deliverables and maximize their visibility and engagement during events.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for sponsorship success and track metrics related to sponsorship ROI.
- Provide regular reports and updates on sponsorship activities and outcomes to the partners.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand the needs and goals of sponsors, ensuring alignment with event objectives.
- Work closely with the Strategic Partnerships team members to ensure seamless execution of sponsored events.
- Draft and finalize sponsorship agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
2. Ancillary Duties:
In line with the Club’s strive for continuous improvement, you may be requested to participate in various extra activities contributing towards individuals and organizational growth.
Represent the department or a group in various committees, such as the Staff Committee, Green Theme (environmental) and Food Committee, Sport Committee or projects. Be trained as a Fire Marshall or First Aider.
3. Quality Responsibilities:
Aware of Dubai Golf Mission, Vision and Values. Will be responsible to apply the 4 Service Steps throughout serving internal and external customers.
4. IT Security Awareness:
- Read, Understand and comply with all applicable Information Security Policies and Procedures of wasl DG.
- Co-operate, co-ordinate and share information with Internal/External Audit teams as appropriate and applicable.
- Attend Information Security Awareness sessions conducted by the wasl IT Department.
- All Information Security breaches, events, weaknesses, incidents (actual or suspected breaches) shall be immediately reported to the IT Service Desk.
5. Levels of Authority:
Prepared by: Head of Event Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Approved by: Head of Event Sales & Strategic Partnerships
POSITION: Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
SUPPORTIVE SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in marketing and sales, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
- Fluent written and spoken English. Arabic language will be an added advantage and preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed.
Desirable age between 25 - 35
- Team-Player
- Outgoing / Sociable
- Innovative problem solver
- Honesty / Integrity
I.D. Number: ____________________________
Employee: _____________________________
Signature: _____________________________
Approved by:
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Head of Event Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Date: ____________________________
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