Dubai-based Sponsorship & Events Program Manager

BD SELECT; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BD SELECT in Dubai seeks a Project Manager focused on events and sponsorship to drive commercial growth for a UK-based conference.

The role is based in Dubai and involves securing sponsors, coordinating with UK suppliers, and delivering compelling sponsorship propositions.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure sponsor benefits align with brand and audience goals. Fluent in English and globally minded.

Qualifications

• Proven sponsorship sales experience within the events industry.
• Strong track record of securing sponsors and commercial partners.
• Experience managing projects across multiple locations and time zones.
• Content creation skills focused on sales and sponsor engagement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sponsorship strategy to secure partners for the UK event.
• Identify and engage potential sponsors and partners regionally and internationally.
• Create tailored sponsorship packages and proposals.
• Lead sales negotiations and close sponsor agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and UK suppliers to deliver sponsor commitments.
• Provide regular performance updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Event management

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Negotiation

Communication skills

English fluent

Job description

BD SELECT in Dubai seeks a Project Manager focused on events and sponsorship to drive commercial growth for a UK-based conference.

The role is based in Dubai and involves securing sponsors, coordinating with UK suppliers, and delivering compelling sponsorship propositions.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure sponsor benefits align with brand and audience goals. Fluent in English and globally minded.