Head of Brand Partnerships

FeverUp; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FeverUp in Dubai seeks a Head of Brand Partnerships for the MEA region to drive high-value sponsorships and media partnerships. Based in our Dubai office, you will build long-term relationships with leading brands, agencies and strategic partners while aligning with global teams to scale opportunities.

You will lead revenue targets, shape insightful commercial strategies, and mentor a regional team to exceed annual goals; a proven track record in partnerships and a strong network across MEA are

Qualifications

• 15 years in partnerships, media sales, sponsorship, or experiential marketing.
• Proven track record of securing scaled partnership deals with top-tier brands and agencies.
• Strong network across MEA brand and agency ecosystems.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to use insights for strategy and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Close high-value sponsorships and media partnerships with leading brands.
• Secure multi-year partnerships for major Originals and premium events.
• Elevate FeverUp's position as the premier experiential-media platform in MEA.
• Build insight-driven sales strategies and exceed revenue goals.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities driving year-over-year growth.
• Lead client meetings, negotiations and presentations with confidence.

Skills

Partnerships

Media sales

Sponsorship

Experiential marketing

Negotiation

Data-driven

English

Job description

The role

As our Head of Brand Partnerships for Middle East and Africa based in our Dubai office you will play a pivotal role in growing Brand Partnerships across the MEA region Leveraging an established market position you will build long-term relationships with top brands media agencies and strategic partners Reporting to the Global Head of Brand Partnerships you will collaborate closely with global functions including Media Strategy Creative Solutions Production Finance Data amp Insights Legal Marketing and Operations to develop and execute scalable brand partnership opportunities This is an exciting opportunity to shape the company s presence across the Middle East and Africa

What you ll do

Closing high-value sponsorships and media partnerships with leading brands Securing multi-year partnerships for major Originals and premium events Elevating the company s position as the premier experiential-media platform in Iberia Building robust insight-driven sales strategies and exceeding revenue goals Maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities that drive year-over-year growth Develop and maintain senior decision-maker relationships across brands agencies and sponsorship consultancies Proactively secure and negotiate partnerships leveraging media experiential and data capabilities Lead MEA revenue targets forecasting pipeline health and conversion rates Collaborate internally to create and execute high-impact branded activations media packages and content integrations Analyze market trends and audience insights to craft tailored commercial strategies Represent the Middle East and Africa in global strategy alignment ensuring local insights influence cross-market offerings Lead client meetings negotiations and presentations with confidence and strategic insight Mentor and develop a high-performing Brand Partnerships team in the MEA region Track and report on performance metrics ensuring accountability and continuous optimization

Who you are

Experience amp Expertise 15 years in partnerships media sales sponsorship or experiential marketing Proven track record of securing scaled partnership deals with top-tier brands and agencies Strong network across Middle East and Africa brand and agency ecosystems Skills amp Abilities Exceptional communication presentation and consultative selling skills Experience leading commercial teams in fast-paced high-growth environments Strong negotiation skills with the ability to structure win-win partnerships Data-driven mindset comfortable using insights for strategy and storytelling Fluent in English Arabic a plus but not essential

Who you are

Experience & Expertise 15+ years in partnerships, media sales, sponsorship, or experiential marketing. Proven track record of securing scaled partnership deals with top-tier brands and agencies. Strong network across Middle East and Africa brand and agency ecosystems. Skills & Abilities Exceptional communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills. Experience leading commercial teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to structure win-win partnerships. Data-driven mindset, comfortable using insights for strategy and storytelling. Fluent in English; Arabic a plus but not essential.