Community and Partnerships Manager

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus performance incentives

Significant autonomy and ownership

Direct influence on brand growth

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a Community & Partnerships Manager to enhance brand presence through strategic partnerships and community engagement. The role involves identifying potential collaborators in the fitness and wellness sectors, managing community growth initiatives, and working closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

Applicants should have 2-4 years of experience in partnerships or community management, and a passion for health and fitness is essential. The position offers competitive salary and performance incentives, along with the opportunity to build a thriving community.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in partnerships, community management, and brand partnerships.
• Experience in Food, Wellness, Fitness, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
• Proven ability to build and maintain external partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to local communities for collaboration opportunities.
• Manage budgets for sponsorships and events.
• Grow and manage a community of health-conscious customers.

Skills

Partnerships

Community Management

Brand Partnerships

Field/Event Marketing

Influencer Marketing

Media Relations

PR

Strategic Partnerships

Job description

Community & Partnerships Manager

Department: Marketing
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: On-site / Hybrid
Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships & Collaborations

• Identify and reach out to local communities, fitness centers, gyms, health studios, and event organizers for collaboration opportunities.
• Negotiate and manage sponsorships, product giveaways, and co-branded activations.
• Represent the brand at fitness events, expos, markets, and community gatherings.
• Build a pipeline of recurring partners instead of one-off activations.
• Track partnership performance (reach, engagement, sample-to-sale conversion) and report ROI.
• Negotiate partnership terms and manage agreements while coordinating with legal and finance teams when needed.

Community Growth

• Grow and manage a community of health-conscious customers across social media, email, and offline channels.
• Plan and execute community programs such as ambassador programs, challenges, product tastings, pop-ups, and member perks.
• Collect customer feedback and share insights with product and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop content and messaging for wellness-focused audiences.
• Monitor and report community metrics including growth, retention, and engagement.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to align partnerships and community initiatives with company goals.
• Propose and manage budgets for sponsorships, giveaways, and events.
• Stay updated on fitness, wellness, and local event trends to identify new opportunities.
• Build and maintain a collaboration and event calendar.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of experience in:
  • Partnerships
  • Community Management
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Field/Event Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Media Relations
  • PR
  • Strategic Partnerships
• Experience ideally in Food, Wellness, Fitness, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
• Proven ability to build and maintain external partner relationships.
• Experience managing or growing online and/or offline communities.
• Comfortable representing a brand at events, on camera, and in public settings.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Genuine interest in health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Active network across creators, agencies, media, and brand ecosystems.
• Willingness to travel locally and work evenings/weekends when required.

Nice to Have

• Existing network within the fitness or wellness industry.
• Experience running ambassador or referral programs.
• Basic photo and video content creation skills.
• UAE driving license and personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance incentives.
• Opportunity to build the partnerships and community function from the ground up.
• Significant autonomy and ownership.
• Direct influence on brand growth and positioning.
• 6-month probation period.

Apply now!