Global Brand Partnerships Lead

Salt Digital Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role

Opportunity to work with senior leadership

Strong growth potential

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Global Brand Partnerships Lead in Dubai. This senior role focuses on building high-value partnerships in the creator economy, requiring proactive outreach and robust relationship management.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years’ experience in partnerships or business development, demonstrating a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to close deals. This position offers growth opportunities and the autonomy to influence commercial strategies significantly.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in partnerships, business development, or a commercial role.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing deals end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of the creator economy and partnership landscape.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close high-value partnerships globally.
• Act as point of contact for key partners ensuring growth.
• Contribute to overall commercial strategy and new revenue opportunities.

Skills

Experience in partnerships

Business development skills

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Strong communication

Experience with AI tools

Job description

We're working with a fast-growing, highly entrepreneurial agency operating at the intersection of brands, talent, and the creator economy. As they continue to scale internationally, they're looking to hire a Global Brand Partnerships Lead to drive commercial growth and build high-value partnerships across both brand and talent ecosystems. This is a senior, revenue-generating role suited to someone who thrives in a high-velocity environment and enjoys owning the full deal cycle from prospecting through to close.

Role

• Identify, develop, and close high-value partnerships with brands, advertisers, and creators on a global scale
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through consistent outreach, follow-ups, and relationship building
• Act as a senior point of contact for key partners, ensuring long‑term value and growth
• Lead commercial conversations, pitches, and negotiations with confidence
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery and client satisfaction
• Contribute to overall commercial strategy and identify new revenue opportunities

AI & Commercial Excellence

• Leverage AI tools to enhance outreach, personalise communication, and improve pipeline efficiency
• Build structured workflows for prospecting, follow‑ups, and deal tracking
• Continuously optimise conversion rates and outreach effectiveness

What They’re Looking For

• 4+ years’ experience in partnerships, business development, or a commercial role within marketing, media, or the creator space
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing deals end‑to‑end
• Strong commercial mindset with experience hitting or exceeding revenue targets
• Experience working across brand and/or talent partnerships
• Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills at a senior level
• Highly self‑motivated and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, scaling environment
• Strong understanding of the creator economy and partnership landscape
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) to support outreach and commercial activity

Nice to Have

• Background in influencer marketing, talent management, or creator‑led businesses
• Experience building or improving commercial processes and pipelines
• Familiarity with automation tools for outreach and CRM workflows

What This Offers

• High‑impact role with direct influence on commercial growth
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Fast‑paced, ambitious environment with strong growth potential
• Autonomy to build, own, and scale partnerships globally