Partnerships – Strategy Director

LOCATION

United Arab Emirates

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

JOB POSTED

September 11, 2026

JOB ID

9335

We’re hiring a Director / Senior Manager, Global Partnerships to join the team behind a major international event taking place in Saudi Arabia.

This is a senior commercial role focused on developing and securing high-value partnerships with leading regional and global brands.

The role:

• Lead partnership sales across designated sectors

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners

• Develop senior relationships with leading global and regional brands

• Create strategic, insight-led partnership propositions

• Negotiate and close significant sponsorship agreements

• Work closely with internal teams to support successful partnership delivery

 

We’re looking for:

• Strong experience in commercial partnerships, sponsorship sales or brand partnerships

• A proven track record of securing high-value partnerships

• An established network of senior brand and agency decision-makers

• Experience within sports, entertainment or major events is highly desirable

• Strong commercial, negotiation and presentation skills

• Experience in Saudi Arabia or a strong understanding of the market would be advantageous

This is an opportunity to play a key commercial role on one of the Kingdom’s most significant upcoming global events.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT Jade Linford

jade@kingstonstanley.com

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