Client Partner, Retail & Ecommerce - EMEA- Middle East & Africa

Meta is seeking a sales and marketing professional to help build and sell Meta's advertising solutions. People joining our team will have an opportunity to grow client relationships as part of the Middle East & Africa Global Business Group [GBG] team. As a Client Partner for the Retail & E-commerce region, you'll lead Meta's strategy & relationships with large customers - driving strategy, performance, and innovation at scale. With expertise in performance media and an understanding of each client's business, you'll develop growth plans & strategies that deliver long-term impact. Success in this role requires Retail and E-commerce industry knowledge, good consultative sales and analytical skills to drive meaningful revenue growth, along with the capability to influence C-level stakeholders, drive decision-making with data analysis and interpretation, and lead critical cross-functional collaboration. This position is based in our Dubai office and travel required when needed.

• Own and grow a portfolio of top-tier Retail & E-commerce businesses, accountable for revenue and strategic impact
• Develop and execute client-specific growth strategies with short and long-term vision. Apply data-driven insights to shape business strategy
• Build trusted relationships at the most executive levels, turning Meta into a strategic growth partner with good business acumen and industry understanding
• Strategize, plan and lead the cross-functional collaboration to implement scalable solutions & tools on performance, measurement, and creative strategy to elevate client results
• Champion innovation across Meta's branding, performance and business messaging solutions by new ad formats, AI-driven optimization tools, and early-stage product tests-turning client feedback into solutions evolution
• Develop a large and extensive network of relationships, ecosystem development and thought leadership for Retail & E-commerce in the Middle East and globally
• Develop narratives and recommendations from custom analyses, build narratives, and present findings to executive business stakeholders
• Anticipate industry, consumer, and partner-specific trends in order to influence Meta's future business strategies
• Organize and participate in key industry events to promote Meta's narratives and product adoption for clients and agencies

• 8+ years of experience in digital media, consulting, sales, product and/or performance marketing, business messaging across retail, e-commerce and digital native industries
• An understanding of the digital advertising landscape and solutions, combined with good commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset
• An understanding of user acquisition/ retention dynamics, attribution models, and performance measurement frameworks
• Analytical skills with the capability to translate data into powerful, actionable strategies
• In-depth knowledge of the Retail & E-commerce ecosystem and stakeholders involved including clients, agencies, business solution partners, commerce platforms and others
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the capability to craft compelling narratives
• Have an executive presence with a proven capability to influence C-level stakeholders through structured storytelling and data-driven insights
• Proven track record in structuring, negotiating, and sustaining complex, high-value strategic partnerships
• Capability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and constantly evolving environment
• Fluent in English. Arabic is preferred. Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred