Head of Brand Partnerships - Middle East & Africa

About the role

Fever, a tech platform for culture and live entertainment, is looking for a Head of Brand Partnerships for the Middle East and Africa region, based in Cape Town. You will grow brand partnerships across the MEA region, building long-term relationships with top brands, media agencies and strategic partners. Reporting to the Global Head of Brand Partnerships, you will work closely with global functions such as Media, Strategy, Creative Solutions, Production, Finance, Data & Insights, Legal, Marketing and Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Closing high-value sponsorships and media partnerships with leading brands, and securing multi-year partnerships for major Originals and premium events.
• Building insight-driven sales strategies, maintaining a strong pipeline and leading MEA revenue targets, forecasting and conversion rates.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with senior decision-makers across brands, agencies and sponsorship consultancies, and negotiating partnerships.
• Creating and executing branded activations, media packages and content integrations, and representing the region in global strategy.
• Analyzing market trends and audience insights to craft tailored commercial strategies, and leading client meetings and negotiations.
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing Brand Partnerships team in the MEA region, and tracking performance metrics.

Required profile

• 15+ years in partnerships, media sales, sponsorship or experiential marketing.
• Proven track record of securing scaled partnership deals with top-tier brands and agencies.
• Strong network across the Middle East and Africa brand and agency ecosystems.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus but not essential.

Required skills

• Exceptional communication, presentation and consultative selling skills.
• Experience leading commercial teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and a data-driven mindset.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package including stock options.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences plus a free Candlelight voucher.
• Professional and personal growth from day one with real responsibility.