Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships – VP

Hanson Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent advisory consultancy is seeking a Vice President of Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships to drive strategic initiatives and high-impact programmes in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering successful sponsorship programmes and strong leadership skills. This role involves building partnerships, negotiating agreements, and managing a team to achieve commercial objectives. The company promotes equality and encourages applications globally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in delivering major sponsorship and partnership programmes.
• Experience in B2B or B2C environments, ideally within complex organisations.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a comprehensive sponsorship strategy.
• Lead negotiations for high-value agreements.
• Manage delivery and activation of campaigns.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation ability

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Creative approach

Job description

Vice President, Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships

Location: UAE

Hanson Search MENA is partnering with a major global corporate organisation in the UAE to appoint a Vice President of Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships. This senior leadership role will drive the vision, direction, and delivery of high-impact sponsorship and partnership programmes that enhance brand presence, build influential relationships, and generate measurable business value.

Lead Sponsorship and Strategic Partnership Strategy

As the sponsorship and partnerships lead, you will design and implement a forward-thinking strategy that supports the organisation’s brand and commercial objectives. You will identify and secure world-class opportunities, lead high-level negotiations, and oversee the activation of assets across multiple channels to ensure maximum impact and brand alignment.

Key Responsibilities of a VP of Sponsorship

• Create and implement a comprehensive sponsorship and partnerships strategy that supports both brand positioning and business priorities.
• Lead negotiations to secure high-value agreements and ensure strong commercial outcomes.
• Manage the delivery and activation of assets and campaigns to engage both internal and external audiences.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders, partners, and industry leaders.
• Inspire, lead, and develop a team to deliver excellence across all sponsorship and partnership activities.

Ideal Background for a VP of Sponsorship and Partnerships

• Demonstrated success in delivering major sponsorship and partnership programmes for large, complex organisations.
• Experience in either B2B or B2C environments, ideally within organisations operating at both a regional (UAE) and global scale.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues across marketing and communications functions.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation ability, and a creative approach to maximising return on investment.
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills, capable of operating at the most senior levels.

We welcome applications from candidates based globally, provided you have proven experience in the UAE sponsorship landscape at some stage in your career.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations, and C-Suite recruitment.

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