Lead, Marketing Partnerships

Location: Riyadh, Australia

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through our core products: Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances relationships; Lens Studio, an augmented AR platform; and Spectacles AR glasses. The Creative and Marketing team articulates our brand, serves our audience, and activates initiatives across the Snap ecosystem. Join our Riyadh-based marketing team as Lead, Marketing Partnerships, reporting to the Head of MENA Marketing in Dubai. This role offers a unique chance to shape Snapchat’s presence in Saudi Arabia, one of our fastest-growing markets, by building high-impact partnerships that leverage our camera-first innovation and AR creativity. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Partnerships, Sales, Communications, Creative Strategy, and other teams to identify, shape, and activate collaborations delivering mutual value. You’ll manage co-marketing activations, creative campaigns, and content that showcase Snapchat’s AR Lenses and visual storytelling to partners and Snapchatters. From developing compelling pitch decks and case studies to ensuring seamless execution with Legal and Compliance, you’ll drive measurable results while managing budgets and fostering strong partner relationships in a dynamic, creative culture. We seek a strategic leader with 7+ years in marketing activations, fluent in Arabic, and passionate about Snap’s mission. Thrive in ambiguity, excel in cross-functional environments, and bring on-ground Saudi market expertise to amplify our brand. Snap practices a ‘Default Together’ policy (4+ days in-office) to build culture through collaboration. We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, offering comprehensive benefits like paid parental leave, medical coverage, mental health support, and equity in our success. If you have a disability requiring accommodation, let us know.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with the Partnerships team to identify, shape, and activate high-impact collaborations that deliver mutual value for Snap and our partners, leveraging Snapchat's camera-first experiences and AR innovations
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Partnerships, Communications, Events, Product Marketing, Creative Strategy, Legal, and Compliance to ensure seamless execution and measurable results
• Manage co-marketing activations and creative campaigns that highlight Snapchat’s value to partners and audiences through immersive AR Lenses and visual storytelling
• Develop impactful pitch decks, case studies, and marketing materials that articulate the value of Snap partnerships and inspire new opportunities in camera technology and creative expression
• Collaborate with internal and external creative partners to deliver high-quality content aligned with Snap's brand guidelines, emphasizing AR creativity and timely approvals
• Develop and implement scalable distribution plans that align with Snap’s brand positioning and those of our partners, amplifying reach via Snapchat's global community
• Establish measurement frameworks, analyze results, and continuously refine initiatives based on insights and ROI
• Manage budgets, purchase orders, statements of work, and internal alignment to ensure smooth delivery of partnerships
• Maintain strong relationships with partner teams, ensuring transparency, alignment, and shared success throughout every stage
• Drive projects independently from strategy to execution, shaping Snapchat’s presence in Saudi Arabia's fast-growing market

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or communications
• 7+ years of experience developing and executing marketing programs or brand activations within a brand or agency environment
• Fluent in Arabic
• Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, statements of work, and internal alignment with Legal, Policy, and Compliance
• Ability to travel for events as needed
• Strong understanding of cross-functional collaboration with teams like Sales, Partnerships, and Creative Strategy
• Proven track record in developing pitch decks, case studies, and marketing materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in domestic or international marketing roles with strong business acumen and co-branded marketing execution
• Strong on-ground experience in Saudi Arabia, including familiarity with local market, key stakeholders, and partnership dynamics
• Experience managing events, creative production, and marketing content
• Passion for Snapchat, camera technology, AR innovation, and creative culture
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with comfort in ambiguity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Partnership development and activation
• Co-marketing campaign management
• Pitch deck and marketing materials creation
• Creative content production
• Budget and project management
• ROI analysis and measurement frameworks
• Arabic fluency
• Negotiation and communication
• Relationship building across teams and seniority
• Event management
• Local market knowledge in Saudi Arabia
• AR and camera technology enthusiasm
• Solutions-oriented problem-solving
• Operational rigor and program management
• Brand guideline adherence
• Strategic planning and execution

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
• ‘Default Together’ policy with dynamic in-office collaboration 4+ days per week
• Opportunities to work on innovative camera technology and AR products
• Support for diverse backgrounds in a creative, inclusive culture
• Accommodations for disabilities or special needs

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.