Sales Manager

Company Description

Soul Arabia is a bilingual cultural and lifestyle publication celebrating the creativity, achievements, and influence of Arab talent across the world. Blending editorial storytelling with visual excellence, the platform explores fashion, art, beauty, travel, wellness, and modern luxury through a refined and culturally rooted lens.

Available in print and digital formats, the publication delivers high-quality content shaped by leading creatives and cultural voices. Through curated covers, exclusive productions, and strategic collaborations, Soul Arabia connects brands and audiences through meaningful storytelling, premium experiences, and regionally relevant narratives.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Commercial Partnerships Manager to lead strategic partnerships and revenue-driving collaborations across key markets. This role focuses on identifying high-value opportunities, building strong partner relationships, and structuring impactful collaborations that align with the publication’s editorial vision and commercial growth.

This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands how premium brands engage with media platforms and how to position partnerships as long-term, mutually valuable collaborations.

The role is remote, with a preference for candidates based in the UAE or Egypt.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure strategic partnerships that support revenue growth and brand positioning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand stakeholders, agencies, and key partners
• Lead partnership conversations from outreach through negotiation and closing
• Structure and present tailored partnership proposals and commercial packages
• Manage and nurture key accounts to ensure long-term collaboration and repeat business
• Evaluate opportunities and align partnerships with editorial direction and audience positioning
• Collaborate closely with editorial, production, and leadership teams to execute integrated campaigns
• Maintain an active pipeline of potential partners and track performance of partnerships
• What We’re Looking For
• Strong experience in partnerships, business development, or commercial collaboration roles
• Proven ability to build relationships and close partnership or sponsorship agreements
• Background in media, lifestyle, creative, or luxury-focused environments is highly relevant
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Self-driven and organized, with the ability to work remotely and independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing key accounts or strategic partnerships
• Understanding of brand collaboration models and integrated campaigns
• Strong network across relevant industries and markets
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to shape and grow strategic partnerships within a culturally driven platform that blends creativity, storytelling, and commercial collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding partnerships, building long-term relationships, and contributing to the publication’s continued growth and influence across the region.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From E£25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
• Do you currently have relationships with brands, agencies, or marketing teams in the UAE or Egypt? If yes, name 3 of them
• How many partnership deals have you personally closed in the last 2 months?
• What is the largest deal you personally closed in USD?
• Have you previously worked in media, publishing, lifestyle, fashion, luxury, or creative content industries? If yes, name the companies
• Do you have at least 3 years of experience in partnerships, sales, or business development?

Work Location: Remote