Partnerships Manager - Government vertical - Global Business Solutions - Riyadh

Responsibilities

About the team & this role:

TikTok’s Client Partners are responsible for building long-term partnerships with clients, to educate and inform them about commercial opportunities within TikTok. Our innovative advertising products are high-impact and engaging, we create a native experience for our users and develop deep connections with our brands.

The Key Accounts client partnerships team is looking for a Partnerships Manager to activate, manage and drive a number of key governmental accounts. As a Partnerships Manager, you will be the designated expert for your book of business and industry and will be tasked with defining the way forward for long-term business relationships. Success in your role requires an overall understanding of the digital media ecosystem -deep connections with the focused industry and an ability to evolve in a fast-paced demanding startup environment. You will be evaluated against your impact in terms of marketing budget revenue generation as well as the strategic initiatives you will carry forward towards positioning TikTok as a key platform for companies in your industry of focus.

Responsibilities:

• Activate and grow a number of governmental accounts across key MENA markets
• Define the vertical strategy and key accounts planning within your book of business
• Create compelling vertical narratives and playbooks to reflect on industry-based trends and use cases that match your partner's business objectives
• Grow existing relationships within the vertical and work towards unlocking additional opportunities
• Develop a consultative approach to offer best-in-class media strategies from business planning to measurement of KPIs
• Educate key stakeholders (Internal and External) on the key value of TikTok as a platform and build on best practices for the vertical
• Ensure a state-of-the-art business servicing level with the support of the client solutions and the cross-functional teams
• Initiate and lead all internal and external initiatives pertaining to the focused industry to meet revenue objectives
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Understanding of the digital media ecosystem with experience working with media agencies and industry partners
• Demonstrated ability to drive business agendas with senior stakeholders and meet revenue objectives
• Best in class communication skills and strategic mindset preferably with existing relationships across key marketing decision makers in the region
• Ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker and strategist
• Passion for TikTok marketing, and up for the challenge of building something from the bottom up
• Given the nature of the region and business this talent will be supporting, Arabic and English language skills are mandatory
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in KSA market
• Expertise in focused industry preferably as a brand owner or part of the digital transformation/digital media team
• Self-starter, fast learner with a can-do spirit and a proven track record of building projects from the ground up
• Proven performance winning the support of key stakeholders
• Proven track record of reaching and exceeding sales goals
  
  

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.