Partnership & Community Manager

Partnerships & Community Manager (Wellness)

Location: Dubai

Fynde is partnering with a fast-growing international consumer platform launching a new wellness-focused venture designed to connect health-conscious consumers with curated products, experiences, and communities.

As part of this growth, the organisation is looking to appoint a Partnerships & Community Manager to help build the brand's presence within the fitness and wellness ecosystem. This individual will play a key role in developing partnerships with gyms, studios, wellness centres, and influential professionals within the health and fitness community.

This role is highly relationship-driven and commercial in nature, suited to someone who enjoys building partnerships, identifying opportunities, and growing a brand through strong networks across the wellness and fitness industry.

Key Responsibilities Partnership Development

• Identify and develop partnerships with gyms, fitness studios, yoga centres, wellness clinics, spas, and health-focused venues that align with the brand.
• Proactively approach potential partners and negotiate collaboration opportunities such as product placement, co-branded activations, referral programmes, and sampling initiatives.
• Build and manage a structured pipeline of partnership opportunities, from prospecting and outreach through to negotiation, onboarding, and long-term relationship management.
• Design partnership models suited to different venue types and audiences, ensuring collaborations deliver brand exposure, community engagement, and commercial value.
• Manage partnership agreements, activation plans, and ongoing partner performance.

Key People & Influencer Relationships

• Build strong relationships with key figures in the wellness ecosystem including gym owners, personal trainers, nutritionists, wellness coaches, and fitness community leaders.
• Develop a network of brand ambassadors and wellness advocates who can authentically represent the brand within their communities.
• Support the development of ambassador programmes, affiliate partnerships, and collaborative content opportunities with fitness professionals.
• Represent the brand at fitness events, wellness meetups, and community gatherings to build awareness and expand the partner network.
• Work closely with the brand and marketing teams to identify opportunities for influencer collaboration and community engagement.

Ideal Profile

• Background within the fitness, wellness, health, lifestyle, or consumer brand ecosystem
• Strong network within gyms, studios, trainers, or wellness communities
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and close partnerships
• Highly relationship-driven with strong communication and networking skills
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment