Sponsorship Manager

SPONSORSHIPS MANAGER

About Us

Founded in 2003, we’ve built a legacy of unforgettable experiences across the Middle East. From cultural festivals to flagship public events, our work blends logistical excellence with creative ambition to shape moments that matter.

We are LINKVIVA — creators of experiences that live beyond the day.

Our Energy (Values) – The 5Ps

👫 People – We rise by lifting others.

🌈 Positivity – We see the light, even in chaos.

🎯 Perfection – Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better.

🧭 Pioneering – We break molds, not rules.

❤️ Passion – We lead with fire in the belly.

Why You Should Join Us

🌍 Drive Partnerships That Shape Iconic Events – Play a central role in connecting global brands with world-class moments across the UAE.

🤝 Be the Bridge Between Vision & Value – Help partners unlock meaningful exposure while strengthening LINKVIVA’s commercial impact.

🎤 Own Big Conversations – Represent LINKVIVA with government entities, major brands, and high-profile stakeholders.

🚀 Create Real Impact – Your work directly powers the success, scalability, and legacy of our most recognised public events and festivals.

About the Role

The Sponsorships Manager is responsible for driving sponsorship and partnership strategy across LINKVIVA’s portfolio of events, festivals, and destination activations. This includes identifying new revenue opportunities, building strong relationships with brands and partners, and ensuring the seamless delivery of all partnership commitments.

This role requires a commercially minded, relationship-driven professional who understands market trends, brand objectives, and the dynamics of large-scale public events. The Partnerships Manager works closely with internal teams to craft compelling commercial offerings and ensure sponsor success from pitch to delivery.

What You’ll Do

Partnership Strategy & Revenue Generation

• Identify, pursue, and secure sponsorships, partnerships, and commercial collaboration opportunities.
• Develop tailored partnership packages aligned with event objectives and brand needs.
• Build long-term pipelines and nurture relationships to support sustainable revenue growth.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all partners and sponsors.
• Lead presentations, negotiations, and contract closure with professionalism and confidence.
• Ensure strong relationships with government entities, corporate brands, and strategic partners.

Partnership Delivery & Account Management

• Oversee the delivery of partnership agreements and ensure all rights/benefits are fulfilled.
• Work closely with project, marketing, creative, and operations teams to align deliverables.
• Track partner KPIs, produce status updates, and prepare final partnership reports.

Internal Coordination & Collaboration

• Provide the project teams with clear partnership requirements and activation expectations.
• Contribute to event concepts by embedding partnership thinking early in the planning process.
• Support the marketing team in communicating partner messages during campaigns.

Market Research & Insights

• Stay up to date with industry benchmarks, sponsorship trends, and competitor events.
• Identify emerging categories, brands, and opportunities for future commercial growth.

About You

✔ Commercially driven with a track record in sponsorship, partnerships, or business development

✔ Confident communicator and presenter — able to engage senior stakeholders

✔ Strong negotiator with strategic thinking and solution-driven mindset

✔ Able to manage multiple partnerships across simultaneous live events

✔ Collaborative, organised, and comfortable with fast-moving environments

✔ Passionate about events, brand engagement, and value creation

What You Need to Apply

✅ 5–7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, or commercial roles (events preferred)

✅ Proven experience managing high-value partners and closing commercial deals

✅ Strong understanding of brand marketing, event sponsorship, and ROI principles

✅ Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)

✅ Excellent presentation, communication, and proposal-building skills

✅ Based in the UAE with full working rights

Your Application Will Stand Out If You:

⭐ Have experience working on major festivals, sporting events, or government-led initiatives

⭐ Bring an existing network of brand, agency, or corporate relationships

⭐ Understand how to activate partners in live events and experiential environments

⭐ Can develop creative commercial concepts that add value to both clients and audiences

Role Impact

The Partnerships Manager drives the commercial heartbeat of LINKVIVA’s events. By connecting brands with meaningful experiences, this role enables the growth, innovation, and long-term legacy of every project we deliver — shaping moments that resonate far beyond the day.