Sponsorship Partnerships Executive

M+C Saatchi Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

M+C Saatchi Group in Dubai seeks a Commercial Partnership Executive to identify, develop, and close sponsorship opportunities across sport and entertainment. The role blends front-end business development with strategic go-to-market planning and rights evaluation to unlock high-value partnerships.

You will build a robust pipeline, lead negotiations, and manage client relationships while contributing to market intelligence and activation plans that maximize partner value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in business development, partnerships, or sponsorship within sport and/or entertainment.
• Proven track record in generating leads, developing opportunities, and closing commercial deals.
• Strong understanding of partnership rights, valuation, and activation mechanics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Commercially astute, with a data-informed and strategic mindset.
• Ability to operate independently while contributing to a high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and engage potential partners across brands, agencies, and rights holders.
• Build and manage a pipeline of commercial opportunities aligned to go-to-market strategies.
• Develop and deliver compelling partnership proposals with clear ROI.
• Lead negotiations and support deal closure; ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage the partnership lifecycle from prospecting to contracting and ongoing relations.

Skills

Business Development

Sponsorships

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

M+C Saatchi Group in Dubai seeks a Commercial Partnership Executive to identify, develop, and close sponsorship opportunities across sport and entertainment. The role blends front-end business development with strategic go-to-market planning and rights evaluation to unlock high-value partnerships.

You will build a robust pipeline, lead negotiations, and manage client relationships while contributing to market intelligence and activation plans that maximize partner value.