Sales Director – Sports Sponsorships (Dubai)

About the role

We’re working with an ambitious international sports business looking to appoint a senior commercial hire in the Middle East. This is a hands‑on sales role focused on securing major brand partnerships around a premium global sporting proposition and its events in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Secure major brand partnerships for premium global sporting events in the region
• Originate, develop and close significant commercial partnerships
• Build compelling propositions for high‑net‑worth (HNW/UHNW) audiences
• Work independently in‑region while coordinating closely with an international team
• Travel regularly around the Middle East and internationally

Required profile

• Has a strong track record selling sports sponsorships and partnerships – essential
• Is well connected across the Middle East, particularly with senior decision‑makers and regional marketing teams
• Has experience working with premium brands across sectors such as luxury, financial services, technology, automotive and travel
• Understands how to build compelling propositions for HNW/UHNW audiences
• Can personally originate, develop and close significant commercial partnerships
• Is comfortable working independently in‑region while coordinating closely with an international team
• Is happy to travel regularly around the Middle East and internationally