Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation.Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market.Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking: www.geidea.netTo maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new Senior Strategic Partnerships Specialist:Job purpose:The Senior Strategic Partnerships Specialist will focus on cultivating and managing relationships with key and chain accounts, supporting business development initiatives, and enhancing value-added services. The role is crucial in driving strategic growth and ensuring the success of partnership agreements to maximize market presence.Key accountabilities and decision ownership:Identify and manage strategic partnerships with key and chain accounts to drive business growth.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business development efforts and expand market opportunities.Build and maintain long-term relationships with partners to enhance value-added services offerings.Monitor industry trends and competitive activities to inform partnership strategies.Assist in negotiating partnership agreements and ensuring compliance with company policies.Track performance metrics and provide reports on partnership outcomes.Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in business development, partnership management, or account management.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Analytical mindset with attention to detail.Join our dynamic team as a Senior Strategic Partnerships Specialist and contribute to our FinTech mission of releasing cutting-edge financial products into the market. Apply your project management skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape the future of the payments industry.Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most.Customer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach.Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve.Real - No jargon and no excuses!Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than beforeCollaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.
We are on a mission to help merchants start, run and grow their businesses.
What you should know
Dominant Market Share: Captured 50% of Saudi Arabia's point-of-sale market within just two years of launching its first certified terminal
Massive Payment Network: Operates a network of approximately 700,000 payment terminals and ATMs across the region
2 First Licenses: Became the first fintech in Saudi Arabia to obtain a payment institution license and a non-bank merchant acquiring license
How they work
Infrastructure means reliability first — Payment systems can't be interesting at the cost of being unreliable — engineering and product decisions are made with uptime and trust as the primary constraints
Merchant churn is the failure metric — Acquiring a merchant matters less than keeping them — the business model only works when merchants see real value and stay