Arlinda Shefketi — Partnerships Manager
I am an accomplished Client Success Manager and talent acquisition professional with extensive experience across the GCC, specializing in IT, Digital, and Cybersecurity recruitment. My expertise spans 360° recruitment, managed services, outsourcing, training, and permanent placements, supporting organizations in financial services, government entities, aviation, healthcare, and other key sectors. With a career foundation in recruitment, staffing, and leadership roles - including Store Director, Operations Manager, Product/Department Manager, and Account Manager—I bring deep expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, stakeholder management, and driving operational excellence. Currently, I serve as a Client Success Manager at Marc Ellis, the UAE’s leading professional services provider in IT, Digital, and Cybersecurity, delivering end-to-end solutions across outsourcing, RPO, executive search, and recruitment. I partner with clients to build high-performing teams, enabling business growth across the region. I am particularly motivated by opportunities involving recruitment strategy, stakeholder engagement, sales development, and international collaboration, consistently delivering measurable results and long-term talent solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Client Success Manager specializing in IT and Cybersecurity recruitment.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 14 yrs
Skills
- Client Success Management
- Recruitment Strategy
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Product Management
- Operations Management
Career Highlights
- Expert in IT and Cybersecurity recruitment.
- Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and operational excellence.
Work Experience
Marc Ellis
Strategic Talent Partner (5 mos)
Client Success Manager (4 yrs)
Strategic Talent Partner/Sourcing Specialist (2 mos)
Centric
Senior Recruitment Consultant (1 yr 1 mo)
AH Executives AB
Sales Representative - B2B (1 yr 2 mos)
Bravura Sverige
Account Manager - B2B Sales (11 mos)
Inditex
Product Manager (11 mos)
Operation Manager at Zara Drottningatan (1 yr)
Department Manager Drottningatan (10 mos)
Store Director Hamngatan (5 mos)
Department Manager Karl Johan (10 mos)
Department Manager Sturegallerian (2 yrs 4 mos)
Department Manager Hamngatan (1 yr)
Assistant Manager (7 mos)
Sales Assistant (4 mos)
Education
English Language and Literature/Letters at Harvard University
Marketing at Viadidakt
Dental assistant at Helsingborg, Petri gymnasieskola