Sponsorship Manager Freelance

Project Summary

We’re launching one of our most ambitious creative experiences to date — a bold, design-led cultural project built for play, participation, and social impact. This freelance role is dedicated exclusively to securing and managing brand partnerships for this one-off, high-profile event.

The Sponsorship Manager will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing sponsorship opportunities specific to this project. The role is revenue-focused and relationship-driven, requiring strategic thinking, creative pitching, and hands-on delivery.

What Success Looks Like

• Securing 4–6 brand partners across key tiers within the project timeline
• Building strategic relationships that align with the creative vision
• Delivering all sponsor touch points on time, with measurable impact
• Creating moments and partnerships that feel custom, not templated.

Key Responsibilities

Sponsorship Sales & Strategy

• Develop the sponsorship strategy aligned with project goals and audience segments.
• Identify and approach potential sponsors across sectors with tailored value propositions.
• Prepare sponsorship decks, customized proposals, and pricing structures.
• Meet and exceed sponsorship revenue targets within the defined project timeline.

Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors ensuring smooth onboarding, timely communication, and ongoing engagement.
• Build relationships with sponsors to maximize activation and potential for future collaboration.
• Coordinate with internal teams to fulfill all sponsor deliverables and activation requirements.

Proposal Development & Pitching

• Lead the development of compelling sponsorship proposals and pitch presentations tailored to the project.
• Craft narratives that align the sponsor’s brand objectives with the experience’s mission and audience.
• Present and negotiate with senior stakeholders across corporate brands, government entities, and media agencies.

Activation & Delivery

• Collaborate with event, production, and creative teams to ensure all sponsor commitments (branding, speaking slots, booth presence, digital placements, etc.) are executed flawlessly.
• Monitor and report on sponsor ROI, engagement metrics, and performance deliverables post-event.
• Manage on-site sponsor presence and engagement during the live experience.

Market Intelligence & Lead Generation

• Build and maintain a lead list of relevant sponsors aligned with the project vision.
• Stay updated on market trends, brand campaigns, and partnership movements within relevant industries.
• Leverage industry networks, events, and contacts to source potential sponsors.

Working Style

• Work independently with high ownership of deliverables and timelines
• Collaborate closely with the founders and creative team on strategy and execution
• Flexible hours with regular check-ins and milestone tracking
• Access to in-house design and content support for proposal and activation development

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in sponsorship sales, partnership management, or business development (preferably within events, media, or brand activations).
• Experience managing short-term, high-impact projects with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in closing high-value sponsorships.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation design (PPT, Canva, Keynote).
• Familiarity with the UAE market and sponsor landscape.
• Based in Dubai and available for immediate freelance engagement.

Note: This is a freelance position for a specific 3-month project. There is potential for future collaboration depending on project outcomes.