Sahil Shaikh

Partnership Engagement at Careem DineOut

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

As a Partnership Engagement for Dine Out Sales at Careem, I play a key role in supporting the growth of our restaurant partnerships. I am responsible for identifying and onboarding new restaurant partners, maintaining relationships with existing ones, and assisting in executing sales strategies to expand Careem’s Dine Out offerings. 💡 What excites me? • Connecting with restaurants & hospitality brands to help them grow • Learning the art of sales, negotiations, and strategic partnerships • Exploring the ever-evolving food & beverage industry • Making an impact in the tech-driven F&B ecosystem

Experience

  • Event Specialist at TBO’S ANNUAL AWARDS DANUBE SPORTS EVENTS INNOVATION EVENTS

    Assisted with event setup and teardown, including arranging signage, setting up booths or tables, and preparing event materials. Provided support during event activities, such as registration, ticketing, or directing attendees to various locations. Assist event organizers and staff as needed, including running errands, distributing materials, or coordinating with vendors. Engaged with attendees in a friendly and helpful manner, answering questions, providing information about the event, and ensuring their needs were met. This contributed to the overall success of the event by performing assigned tasks efficiently and effectively, while maintaining a positive attitude and willingness to help.

  • Usher at SOUL DXB VWALK DWTC – GITEX

    Greeted attendees and provided a warm welcome, ensuring a positive and professional first impression. Assisted with crowd management by directing guests to their seats, guiding them to event locations, and managing entry and exit points. Provided information and assistance to guests, including answering questions about the event, facilities, and amenities.

  • Careem (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Partnership Engagement
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Partnerships Specialist
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Identify and engage with potential restaurant partners to onboard them onto the Careem Dine Out platform. Sales Support: Assist the sales team in executing strategies to drive partner acquisition and engagement. Data Management: Maintain accurate records of restaurant partners, track sales progress, and update internal CRM systems. Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor analysis, and customer preferences to optimize partnership strategies. Relationship Management: Support account managers in maintaining strong relationships with restaurant partners and ensuring their satisfaction. Campaign Execution: Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive customer engagement and restaurant visibility. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, operations, and product teams to enhance the Dine Out experience.

    • Partner Engagement Intern - Dine Out
      Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 · 11 mos

      • Identify and engage with potential restaurant partners to onboard them onto the Careem Dine Out platform. • Sales Support: Assist the sales team in executing strategies to drive partner acquisition and engagement. • Data Management: Maintain accurate records of restaurant partners, track sales progress, and update internal CRM systems. • Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor analysis, and customer preferences to optimize partnership strategies. • Relationship Management: Support account managers in maintaining strong relationships with restaurant partners and ensuring their satisfaction. • Campaign Execution: Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive customer engagement and restaurant visibility. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, operations, and product teams to enhance the Dine Out experience.

  • Freelance Events Volunteer & Marshall at TBO’S ANNUAL AWARDS ➢ DANUBE SPORTS EVENTS ➢ INNOVATION EVENTS ➢ ADIDAS
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Assisted with event setup and teardown, including arranging signage, setting up booths or tables, and preparing event materials. • Provided support during event activities, such as registration, ticketing, or directing attendees to various locations. • Offered assistance to event organizers and staff as needed, including running errands, distributing materials, or coordinating with vendors. • Engaged with attendees in a friendly and helpful manner, answering questions, providing information about the event, and ensuring their needs were met. • Contributed to the overall success of the event by performing assigned tasks efficiently and effectively, while maintaining a positive attitude and willingness to help.

  • Retail Salesperson at ADIDAS SHOWROOM
    Nov 2023 - Nov 2023 · 1 mo

    Provided exceptional customer service by assisting customers in finding the right products to meet their needs and preferences. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of retail store products to effectively communicate product features and benefits to customers. Maintained a clean and organized store environment, including restocking shelves, arranging displays, and processing merchandise shipments.