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Partnership Activation Executive - Etihad
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 7 Jul 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- United Arab Emirates, UAE
Closing date- 16 Jul 2026
As Partnership Activation Executive - Etihad, you will sit at the heart of CFG's global Etihad partnership. You will help ensure one of our most strategically important commercial relationships is coordinated consistently and effectively across multiple clubs, connecting Etihad's priorities with the activation opportunities available across the group.
You will act as a key day-to-day contact across CFG partner clubs, supporting structured check-ins, rights delivery, approvals, asset coordination and reporting. From brand placements and LED artwork to digital activations, hospitality rights and performance reporting, you will help keep activity on track, on brand and aligned to the partner's objectives.
Working closely with Etihad, club teams and internal CFG functions including Marketing, Communications and Partnerships Operations, you will identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practice and raise the quality of activation across the network. There may also be sporadic international travel to support major activations and partnership moments when required.
What You'll Bring
- A degree or equivalent qualification, or the ability to meet UAE work permit requirements for the role.
- Experience in sport sponsorship, partnership marketing, brand activation or a related commercial environment, with an understanding of rights packages and partner value.
- Skilled in partner or client service, with the ability to build positive working relationships across different levels, geographies and cultures.
- A clear interest in the Middle East landscape and culture, with the curiosity and adaptability to work effectively in an Abu Dhabi-based team.
- Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, approvals and stakeholders with care and consistency.
- Strong digital literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, alongside a practical commercial mindset.
Why Choose Us
Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will receive a salary package with applicable allowances, annual bonus opportunity, comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, Life and AD&D cover, group life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme via TELUS Health. You will also benefit from 23 days' annual leave, plus UAE public holidays, end of service gratuity and employment visa support.
How to Apply
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