Head of Brand Partnerships- Middle East & Africa
Core
Lead brand partnerships and media sales for the Middle East and Africa region, securing high-value sponsorships and multi-year deals with top-tier brands and agencies.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Brand Partnerships (Sales/Partnerships)
Builds
Multi-channel branded campaigns, ticketed experiences, and premium sponsorships for global brands and media agencies.
Domain
Live entertainment, experiential marketing, media sales
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic partnership negotiation, revenue forecasting, pipeline management, consultative selling, team leadership, market trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Arabic language proficiency, network in Middle East and Africa brand ecosystems
Technologies
Data-driven insights platforms, CRM systems
Responsibilities
Close high-value sponsorships and media partnerships; secure multi-year deals for Originals and premium events; build insight-driven sales strategies; develop and maintain senior decision-maker relationships; lead revenue targets and pipeline health; mentor and develop the regional team; represent the region in global strategy alignment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership