Director of Partnerships

808Labs is seeking a Director of Partnerships to join their team in Dubai. This full-time, hybrid role is crucial for identifying, building, and managing strategic partnerships to support 808Labs’ product portfolio and venture initiatives. If you have a strong background in strategic partnerships and a passion for technology, we encourage you to apply.

808Labs is a dynamic technology company dedicated to building and launching ambitious software products across AI, commerce, and digital infrastructure. They take products from idea to market, developing the technology in-house and emphasizing end-to-end ownership for rapid innovation and scalable growth. Through 808 Ventures, they also foster partnerships with technical founders and engineers, transforming promising software into successful companies.

Company Overview

808Labs is a technology company focused on building and launching ambitious software products across AI, commerce, and digital infrastructure. The team develops products in house, from concept and core technology to go-to-market execution. 808Labs emphasizes end-to-end ownership, enabling rapid innovation and scalable product growth. Through 808 Ventures, the company also partners with exceptional technical founders and engineers, helping turn promising software solutions into sustainable, high-growth companies. This environment offers opportunities to work closely with cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial partners.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, build, and manage strategic partnerships supporting 808Labs’ product portfolio and venture initiatives.
• Source and evaluate potential partners, lead negotiations, and structure agreements.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and sales teams on joint go-to-market plans and partner enablement.
• Track performance against partnership goals and maintain key partner relationships.
• Oversee account management activities and provide regular reports on partnership outcomes to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Strategic Partnerships, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing high-impact technology or commercial partnerships.
• Demonstrated Account Management skills with a focus on long-term relationships and mutual value.
• Expertise in Strategic Planning and Sales, including developing partnership strategies and supporting revenue growth.
• Experience in the technology, software, or AI sector, preferably with exposure to startups or venture-backed companies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, comfortable using data to evaluate opportunities and measure performance.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating in person and remotely.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial partners.
• Be part of a company that builds and launches ambitious software products.
• Contribute to the growth of scalable companies through 808 Ventures.
• Work in a dynamic technology environment with end-to-end ownership.
• Collaborate with global teams and partners in a hybrid work setting.