Job Description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella - SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.
We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Marketing & Supplier Partnership Manager, responsible for bridging the gap between procurement and brand strategy, ensuring that every partner we work with--from food suppliers to lifestyle brands--is leveraged to enhance our market presence, offset costs, and create unique co-branded experiences.
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure strategic marketing partnerships with key suppliers to unlock co-branding opportunities, exclusive product launches, and shared promotional budgets.
• Negotiate "marketing support" clauses within supplier contracts, ensuring that vendors contribute to the brand's visibility through sponsorships, events, and collaborative campaigns.
• Lead the "In-Kind" partnership strategy, sourcing premium products and services from partners to elevate the guest experience while optimizing the marketing spend.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Marketing and Procurement teams, ensuring that supplier innovations and new product arrivals are translated into compelling brand stories.
• Develop and manage a calendar of partner-led activations, ensuring that every collaboration aligns with the specific DNA and premium positioning of individual INDPT brands.
• Monitor and report on the ROI of all partnership activities, tracking how supplier collaborations impact brand awareness, customer engagement, and the bottom line.
• Curate a "Preferred Partner" network that goes beyond transactions, fostering long-term relationships that provide INDPT with first-access to market trends and limited-edition ingredients.

Skills Required