Brand Partnerships Manager

About the role

luma Middle East is a strategic creator marketing company that helps brands build meaningful connections through culture, creativity and influence, partnering with global and regional brands such as Visa, Centrepoint, Heineken, Eucerin, MDLBEAST and Chivas. As it expands its client portfolio across the Middle East, it is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Brand Partnerships Manager who can independently develop marketing solutions, lead client proposals and turn business opportunities into measurable results.

Key responsibilities

• Develop tailored creator-led marketing solutions that turn client business challenges into strategic and commercial opportunities, working with the strategy and campaign teams.
• Identify, develop and convert new business with brands and agencies across the GCC, building a qualified pipeline and driving revenue growth.
• Build and manage relationships with marketing decision-makers, leading client conversations and building long-term partnerships.
• Independently create pitch decks, commercial proposals and recommendations, and lead client presentations.
• Strengthen relationships with social platforms, media partners and the wider creator ecosystem, identifying collaborations and joint initiatives.
• Own opportunities from discovery through proposal, negotiation and conversion, with consistent follow-up.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in brand partnerships, business development, advertising, media or influencer/creator marketing.
• Proven track record of winning new business and managing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of the creator economy, social platforms and digital marketing, with genuine passion for the industry.
• Excellent English communication, storytelling, presentation and negotiation skills, confident engaging senior marketing stakeholders.
• Experience with brands and agencies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia or wider GCC is highly desirable.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, organized and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Required skills

• Creating high-quality PowerPoint or Canva presentations and strategic proposals.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.