Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead (Fractional, Dubai)

Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead (Fractional, Dubai)
Before It’s Obvious is a weekly map of Gulf capital: who’s raising, who’s deploying, and what it signals before everyone else notices. It’s read by founders, operators and investors across the UAE and Saudi.
We’re building the commercial side and want someone who already sells into Gulf tech and Web3, and knows how PR agencies and brands buy.
What you’ll own
Building relationships with GCC PR agencies, so their clients’ raises and launches reach the newsletter
Selling sponsored newsletter and LinkedIn partnerships to tech and Web3 brands, directly and through agencies
Using your existing network of founders, marketing leads and agency contacts to open doors fast
Running the pipeline: whom we’re talking to, what’s next, what’s closed
Who you are
4+ years in business development or new business at a PR or communications agency serving tech startups or Web3
Direct relationships with founders and marketing leads at Gulf tech and Web3 companies, not just with agencies
Comfortable selling on value, not discounts
Clear, sharp writer; you can explain why a sponsorship works in three lines
Bonus
Experience around GITEX, Token2049 Dubai or other major tech and crypto events
Clients in fintech, AI or Saudi Arabia

Work arrangement
Yes