Engagement TypeIndependent Consultant or Fixed-Term Contractor (12 months initially)Potential pathway to longer-term or permanent employment from Year 2 onward subject to performance and business growth.Visa SponsorshipNo visa sponsorship is available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid UAE residency and work rights.LocationUAE-based (Dubai preferred). Remote-first with local supplier meetings and travel as required.Team StructureThis role will work alongside existing commercial and supplier engagement resources as the business continues expanding category partnerships and supplier coverage within the UAE market.Role OverviewAn international e-commerce and distribution-focused business is seeking a commercially driven partnerships professional to support supplier onboarding and category expansion activities within the UAE market.The role focuses on developing commercial relationships with suppliers, distributors, and brand owners across beauty, skincare, haircare, wellness, and related FMCG categories.The business operates an online retail model supported by supplier-direct order fulfilment and curated product partnerships.This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating independently within a fast-moving and commercially focused environment.The role may suit either:a full-time operator, ora commercially capable part-time consultant with strong industry relationships and availabilityCore ResponsibilitiesCommercial Partnerships & Supplier DevelopmentIdentify and engage UAE-based suppliers, distributors, and brand ownersBuild and maintain a structured supplier and partnership pipelineConduct supplier outreach, meetings, and relationship development activitiesNegotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, fulfilment arrangements, and onboarding requirementsSupport onboarding progression and commercial alignment discussionsMaintain clear supplier engagement records and pipeline updatesCommercial Validation & Market InsightsSupport validation of wholesale pricing and commercial viabilityProvide practical market feedback and supplier insightsIdentify operational risks, fulfilment limitations, and commercial opportunitiesContribute recommendations regarding category expansion and product selectionAssist with supplier qualification and partnership prioritisationExecution & Operational SupportOperate autonomously within an early-stage growth environmentCollaborate closely with management on commercial prioritiesSupport onboarding and launch-readiness activities where requiredContribute toward process refinement and supplier workflow alignmentMaintain consistent reporting and progression visibilityIndicative 60-Day OutcomesIndicative targets may include:commercially viable supplier partnerships progressedactive supplier pipeline establishedonboarding discussions progressing toward activationpricing and commercial structures validatedcurated product opportunities identifiedlaunch-readiness activities progressingSuccess MetricsNumber and quality of supplier partnerships progressedCommercial viability of negotiated structuresSupplier responsiveness and onboarding momentumQuality of market insights and execution supportConsistency of reporting and commercial follow-throughAbility to operate independently and maintain momentumExperience & Attributes5–10 years of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, supplier sourcing, wholesale, account management, or related commercial rolesExisting UAE network within beauty, salon, skincare, wellness, FMCG, wholesale, or distribution sectors strongly preferredStrong relationship-building and negotiation capabilityComfortable operating independently with minimal structureCommercially pragmatic, organised, and action-orientedStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsComfortable operating within fast-moving and evolving business environmentsCompensation & Incentives• AED 8,000 – AED 12,000 monthly retainer for full-time engagement (part-time arrangements considered on a pro-rata basis), depending on experience and engagement structure• Performance-based incentive opportunities• Product sales bonus opportunities• Retention / “golden handshake” payment subject to performance milestones• Future long-term opportunities may be considered as the business scales Final NoteThis role is best suited to commercially accountable individuals who enjoy building partnerships, progressing opportunities, and contributing within an evolving business environment. It is not suited to candidates seeking heavily structured corporate environments or large people-management responsibilities.