About the role
Hey there!
We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.
Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.
Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?
To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!
Ready to be part of the experience?
Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.
Meet the team
We know the impact experiences have on lasting memories. That's why, we help brands connect in a meaningful way with their audience through culturally resonant campaigns.
Operating like a creative agency, our team uses their expertise in entertainment and immersive events to help brands and agencies across the globe conceptualize, produce, and manage multi-channel campaigns that give audiences experiences they will remember.
We craft bespoke strategies that blend branded content, digital storytelling, ticketed experiences, and premium sponsorships, tailored to each market.
Join us if you’re excited to shape global campaigns, craft stories that connect with people everywhere, and bring top brands to life through unforgettable immersive experiences.
The role
As our Head of Brand Partnerships for Middle East and Africa based in our Dubai office, you will play a pivotal role in growing Brand Partnerships across the MEA region. Leveraging an established market position, you will build long-term relationships with top brands, media agencies, and strategic partners.
Reporting to the Global Head of Brand Partnerships, you will collaborate closely with global functions including Media, Strategy, Creative Solutions, Production, Finance, Data & Insights, Legal, Marketing, and Operations to develop and execute scalable brand partnership opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the company's presence across the Middle East and Africa.
What you’ll do
- Closing high-value sponsorships and media partnerships with leading brands.
- Securing multi-year partnerships for major Originals and premium events.
- Elevating the company's position as the premier experiential-media platform in Iberia.
- Building robust, insight-driven sales strategies and exceeding revenue goals.
- Maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities that drive year-over-year growth.
- Develop and maintain senior decision-maker relationships across brands, agencies, and sponsorship consultancies.
- Proactively secure and negotiate partnerships leveraging media, experiential, and data capabilities.
- Lead MEA revenue targets, forecasting pipeline health and conversion rates.
- Collaborate internally to create and execute high-impact branded activations, media packages, and content integrations.
- Analyze market trends and audience insights to craft tailored commercial strategies.
- Represent the Middle East and Africa in global strategy alignment, ensuring local insights influence cross-market offerings.
- Lead client meetings, negotiations, and presentations with confidence and strategic insight.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing Brand Partnerships team in the MEA region.
- Track and report on performance metrics, ensuring accountability and continuous optimization.
Who you are
Experience & Expertise
- 15+ years in partnerships, media sales, sponsorship, or experiential marketing.
- Proven track record of securing scaled partnership deals with top-tier brands and agencies.
- Strong network across Middle East and Africa brand and agency ecosystems.
Skills & Abilities
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills.
- Experience leading commercial teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to structure win-win partnerships.
- Data-driven mindset, comfortable using insights for strategy and storytelling.
- Fluent in English; Arabic a plus but not essential.
Why you'll love it here
- Attractive compensation package, including stock options to reward your contributions and growth.
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth global category leader.
- Professional and personal growth from day one with real responsibility.
- 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher.
- Private health insurance with Allianz-Orient: 100% covered by Fever.
- Air ticket: 2100 AED payment for each year of service.
- Dynamic international team: a young, talented group creating a great work environment.
Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!
If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch
Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!
If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.
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