Sales and Sponsorship Lead

Job Details:

Duration: 6 months to 1 year (confirmed post-interview based on mutual fit)
Compensation: AED 7000 base 8% commission on closed deals
Work Type: On-site
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Dubai UAE

The Role:

Were looking for a Sales & Sponsorship Lead to own and drive sponsorship revenue across our events and platforms. This is a high-impact role for a proven sales professional who can independently manage high-ticket sales cycles close strategic brand partnerships and build the sponsorship function from the ground up in a fast-moving startup environment. Youll work closely with the founders as part of a lean core team and play a critical role in shaping Pupilars commercial growth.

What Youll Do:

• Own the end-to-end sales and sponsorship lifecycle from lead generation to deal closure
• Secure high-ticket sponsorships and strategic brand partnerships
• Represent Pupilar professionally to senior stakeholders brands and partners
• Build manage and nurture long-term relationships within the UAE ecosystem
• Actively attend networking events and industry activations to generate and convert leads
• Design and implement sponsorship sales pipelines processes and systems
• Take full ownership of revenue targets and sponsorship delivery
• Operate independently with a strong execution mindset without reliance on constant direction
• Collaborate closely with a small leadership team and take on significant responsibility
  

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in event sales sponsorships or high-ticket B2B sales
• Proven ability to close high-value deals and negotiate with senior decision-makers
• Strong presentation communication and persuasive skills
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working in startup environments with rapid change and ambiguity
• Confident resilient and proactive in lead generation and follow-up
• Understands the balance between consultative selling and relationship-driven partnerships
• Highly driven persistent and willing to go the extra mile to deliver results
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to initiate and execute independently
• Passionate about delivery accountability and measurable outcomes
• Willing to build and evolve the sponsorship sales system alongside leadership
• Valid driving license and own vehicle required
• Must hold own visa (employment family or residence visa)
  

Nice to Have:

• Existing network within the UAE events corporate or brand ecosystem
• Experience working with lean teams or early-stage organizations