Partnership Manager - Recycling Clothing

Forefront Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability-focused firm in Dubai is seeking a Head of Sales to drive growth and develop B2B/B2G partnerships. You will be responsible for creating sales strategies, building a high-performing team, and expanding the clothing bank network. Ideal candidates have a strong sales background and experience in sustainability or logistics. This role offers an opportunity to make a social impact through business development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales or business development.
• Experience in sustainability or related fields is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategy.
• Identify and secure partnerships with organizations.
• Lead outreach to charities and NGOs.

Skills

Sales expertise

Business development

Leadership

Networking in UAE/GCC

Communication

Job description

Yalla Textiles is a purpose-driven company based in Dubai, focused on reducing textile waste and promoting sustainable fashion practices. We collect, sort, and redistribute unwanted clothing through a growing network of clothing banks and recycling partnerships. Our work supports environmental goals while creating opportunities for social impact through charitable donations and community engagement.

With a strong foundation in textile logistics and a growing presence in the UAE, we are expanding our reach into new markets and sectors—including retail, hospitality, and government. Our mission is to make textile recycling accessible, impactful, and commercially viable.

We are looking for a strategic and energetic Head of Sales / Business Development Executive to lead our growth efforts. This role will focus on building commercial partnerships, expanding our clothing bank network, and developing new revenue streams through B2B and B2G channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales and business development strategy aligned with company goals
• Identify and secure partnerships with municipalities, retail chains, hospitality groups, and sustainability-focused organizations
• Lead outreach to charities, NGOs, and CSR departments to build donation and reuse programs
• Build and manage a high-performing sales team
• Represent Yalla Textiles at industry events, sustainability forums, and client meetings
• Collaborate with marketing to align campaigns with sales objectives
• Track KPIs, manage pipeline reporting, and forecast revenue growth

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in sales, business development, or partnerships
• Experience in sustainability, recycling, textiles, or logistics is a plus
• Familiarity with CSR, ESG, or charitable giving programs is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Strong network across government, retail, or environmental sectors in the UAE/GCC
• UAE driving license preferred