Senior Manager, Global Collaborations & Partnerships

Huda Beauty; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Collaborations & Partnerships to lead high-profile partnerships and drive cultural impact. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in celebrity partnerships and a deep understanding of the creative industries. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and a strong network within global markets, along with a passion for beauty and cultural storytelling.

Benefits

Monthly 'Self Love Days'

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Monthly coaching sessions

Employee discounts

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in celebrity partnerships, talent management, brand collaborations, or entertainment marketing.
• Proven experience managing high-profile global collaborations from concept to launch.
• Deep understanding of creative industries and how culture, celebrity, and brand storytelling intersect.
• Strong network of celebrity agents and managers across key global markets.
• Fluent in negotiation with solid experience in contractual processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure high-impact collaborations with celebrities and brands.
• Lead all phases of the partnership lifecycle from ideation to global rollout.
• Stay ahead of cultural shifts and translate trends into collaboration opportunities.
• Define KPIs for partnerships and track performance metrics.

Skills

Celebrity partnerships

Talent management

Brand collaborations

Entertainment marketing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cultural storytelling

Data analysis

Job description

Who We Are:

At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world's fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary:

We’re looking for a culture-obsessed, high-energy Senior Manager, Global Collaborations & Partnerships to lead all global partnerships for Huda Beauty, from high-profile collaborations to disruptive brand co-creations. This role sits at the intersection of brand, culture, and business impact, creating authentic partnerships that drive conversation and visibility at the global level. You’ll be the engine behind our most high‑profile collaborations, working with artists, fashion houses, entertainment icons, and entrepreneurs to create culturally resonant moments that keep Huda Beauty at the forefront of the creative industries. You are a culture hacker who lives at the pulse of entertainment, social media, fashion, and modern icons. A high‑energy leader who makes things happen fast, resourceful, fearless in execution, and deeply connected. You’re a connector and storyteller, equally comfortable in the boardroom and backstage, with a founder’s mindset that thrives on building from scratch and driving impact with purpose.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Build Global Strategic Partnerships

• Identify, evaluate, and secure high‑impact collaborations with celebrities, cultural figures, and brands that align with Huda Beauty’s disruptive, inclusive, and community‑first vision.
• Build and nurture a strong international network of agents, talent managers, and brand representatives.
• Partner with leadership to define the global collaboration roadmap — from categories to creative direction to market impact.

2. End‑to‑End Management

• Lead all phases of the partnership lifecycle: ideation, negotiation, contracting, co‑creation, production, and global rollout.
• Drive the legal process with internal counsel — ensuring all agreements, IP rights, content usage, and commercial terms are aligned with brand and business objectives, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Development, Communications, Social, Marketing, and Legal to ensure seamless execution.

3. Creative & Cultural Leadership

• Stay ahead of cultural shifts across fashion, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and reality TV — translating emerging trends into collaboration opportunities.
• Spot and champion unexpected voices and universes (e.g. music, baking, craftsmanship) that resonate with our community.
• Act as a brand ambassador externally, representing Huda Beauty with authenticity and creative conviction.

4. Performance & Impact

• Define KPIs for each partnership and track performance across awareness, engagement, and media value.
• Translate learnings and insights into future strategies, ensuring that each collaboration builds long‑term brand equity.
• Benchmark Huda Beauty’s partnerships against leading players and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in celebrity partnerships, talent management, brand collaborations, or entertainment marketing.
• Proven experience managing high‑profile global collaborations from concept to launch.
• Deep understanding of creative industries and how culture, celebrity, and brand storytelling intersect.
• Strong network of celebrity agents, managers, and brand contacts across key global markets.
• Fluent in negotiation, with solid experience in contractual processes, content rights, production oversight, and global market dynamics.
• Exceptional relationship‑builder — credible, charismatic, and emotionally intelligent.
• Data‑driven mindset: able to measure success and articulate value.
• Passionate about beauty and cultural storytelling; previous beauty experience a plus, not essential.

Benefits

• Monthly "Self Love Days" - at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in‑house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.