Partnerships Manager - Middle East Events

Reflo®; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflo is seeking a highly organized Partnerships Manager to oversee high-profile partnerships in the Middle East sports sector. This role requires leadership in managing relationships, coordinating across teams to fulfill apparel needs, tracking performance, and ensuring that partners experience Reflo's premium standards. Candidates should possess extensive account management experience and a passion for sustainability and sports.

Benefits

Birthday leave

Gym memberships

Duvet days

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships or account management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects.
• Willingness to travel and attend events.

Responsibilities

• Lead key partnerships and ensure successful delivery.
• Manage timelines, approvals, and communications.
• Oversee apparel fulfilment and product execution.

Skills

Project Ownership & Execution

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in project management tools

Passion for sports

Passion for sustainability

Tools

Monday.com

Asana

Trello

Job description

ABOUT US

Reflo (WWW.REFLO.COM) have burst onto the apparel scene to bridge the gap between sustainable clothing and high-performance premium sportswear.

Our goals are monumental and go beyond selling a lot of gear - we aim to plant 1 million trees and recycle over 5 million plastic bottles in our first 5 years. That is something we can all be proud of.

We are a start-up that has achieved great things in a very short existence; including signing multi-year international collaborations and bringing onboard Harry Kane as our first global ambassador and investor.

We celebrate our vibrant work culture and boast that our external partners are treated well, therefore our internal environment should echo that. We have created awesome initiatives to ensure our team loves working here, including birthday leave, gym memberships, and a set number of “duvet days.” Plus, don’t miss out on asking about “The Dream Machine”!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Partnerships Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile partnerships across key sporting events in the Middle East.

You’ll be the driving force behind successful partnership delivery — from apparel fulfilment and activation to relationship management — ensuring each partner’s experience reflects Reflo’s premium standards and purpose-led mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership Management & Delivery

• Act as the day-to-day lead for key partnerships, owning the relationship and ensuring successful delivery.
• Manage timelines, approvals, and communications from onboarding through to final delivery.
• Create and track partnership roadmaps, critical paths, and KPIs, ensuring objectives are met.
• Serve as the main liaison for partner enquiries and ensure smooth collaboration with external stakeholders including event agencies and rights holders.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of activations and deliveries, identifying improvements and efficiencies.

Product Fulfilment & Apparel Execution

• Work closely with Product, Production and Logistics teams to deliver on apparel requirements, from factory orders to co-branded product drops.
• Oversee the approvals process with partners, including product sign-offs and delivery milestones.
• Ensure apparel is delivered on time, in full, and meets agreed standards — taking ownership of the full delivery timeline.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales to maximise revenue opportunities from each activation.
• Coordinate with Logistics to manage shipping, customs and delivery schedules.
• Work alongside Marketing to ensure partner rights are activated and leveraged effectively.
• Align with Finance on quotes, invoicing, and budget tracking.

Growth & Commercial Opportunities

• Help identify and onboard new brand and event partnerships aligned with Reflo’s vision.
• Support negotiation of partnership agreements, ensuring mutual value and long-term potential.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Forecast, manage, and track outward costs across multiple concurrent projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation and cost breakdowns to support team planning and reporting.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIALS

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, account management, or a related field, preferably within sports events.
• Project Ownership & Execution: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end — from planning through to delivery — while managing timelines, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Tools & Organisation: Proficient in project management tools like Monday.com, Asana, or Trello to assign tasks, track progress, and collaborate across teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a natural people person.
• Passion for sports, sustainability, and innovation.
• Willingness to travel and attend events.

IMPORTANTLY

At Reflo, we thrive on collaboration and expect everyone to dive in beyond their core responsibilities! We believe in rolling up our sleeves and working together to achieve our collective goals.

• Embrace a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, seeking opportunities to enhance the team's success and support the development of the sustainability mission across all areas of the business.
• Contribute feedback on process improvements and workflow optimizations for the company including identifying and integrating AI where possible.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues to foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development.