Senior Sponsorship Manager

FeverUp; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sponsorship firm in Dubai is seeking a dynamic professional to lead their Brand Partnerships team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years’ experience in sponsorship management or business development, with a proven track record of securing high-value sponsorships. The individual must possess excellent negotiation skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and the ability to foster strong client relationships. This position offers an attractive compensation package along with significant bonuses for top performance in a vibrant international team environment.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

40% discount on all events

Impact on company growth

Fun international team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in sponsorship management or business development.
• Proven ability to secure and manage high-value sponsorships.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors and partners.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sponsorship strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create sponsorship proposals.
• Meet quarterly sales goals.

Skills

Sales acumen

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Creativity

Job description

About The Role

Fever has a unique offering for clients. As a result we have worked with top-tier brands across many verticals and are looking for someone who can lead the development and execution of sponsorship strategies to enhance our brand presence and generate revenue. We are looking for a hungry sales professional to join and lead our Brand Partnerships team in Dubai. This role involves identifying, negotiating and managing partnerships with external organizations, brands and events that align with our company’s goals and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors, partners and industry influencers.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sponsorship strategy to achieve business objectives.
• Bring in suitable and ambitious client briefs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations.
• Attend client meetings and pitches.
• Strategically and creatively build a strong long‑term pipeline.
• Meet quarterly sales goals.
• Identify and understand trends within entertainment experiences and social media and be able to articulate them to clients.
• Lead a team of sponsorship professionals providing guidance and support to achieve targets.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in sponsorship management, business development or a related field.
• Proven track record of securing and managing high‑value sponsorships.
• Ability to build and foster strong client relationships.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• An entrepreneurial can‑do attitude.
• A self‑starter, comfortable in ambiguity and working through things for the first time.
• Ability to think creatively and make data‑driven decisions.
• Skilled in crafting slide decks and written pitch materials.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in English language is a requirement.

Desirable

• A strong list of direct client and/or agency contacts.
• Experience in brand partnerships and/or brand experiences.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• Have a real impact on the company’s growth and evolution.
• Great work environment with a fun international team of talented people to work with.
• 40% discount on all events on Fever.