Brand & Partnerships Executive

Overview MonkiBox is a fast-growing early learning company based in Dubai, delivering science-backed Play Boxes for babies and toddlers across the GCC. Our mission is to make parenting easier and help children reach their developmental milestones through play. Brand lies at the center of everything we do. How parents experience MonkiBox, through partnerships, events, communities, and real-world touchpoints is just as important as our product. The Role We’re a small, passionate team serving thousands of parents across the UAE, KSA, and beyond, and we’re looking for a creative Brand & Partnerships Executive to help grow MonkiBox through strategic partnerships, on-ground activations, events, and community initiatives. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role working closely with the founder to bring the MonkiBox brand to life in the real world. You’ll help identify, plan, and execute partnerships and experiences that introduce MonkiBox to new parents, build trust, and drive growth. This role blends brand execution + business development + on-ground activation and is ideal for someone early in their career who is outgoing, organized, and commercially minded, with a strong interest in brand-building through real-world touchpoints. Responsibilities Brand & Content Management Build and manage the monthly content calendar across social, email, campaigns, and key brand moments Develop and own repeatable content series, such as expert-led features, developmental tips, or community stories Coordinate and manage expert content (interviews, Q&As, short-form videos, written features) Brief designers, videographers, and freelancers to bring content series to life Ensure all content is on-brand, educational, and aligned with MonkiBox’s voice and values Support updates to the website, landing pages, and brand assets as needed Help turn founder ideas into clear, executable content and brand outputs Campaigns, launches & On-ground Activation You’ll help bring MonkiBox to life beyond the screen. Support the planning and execution of brand activations, pop-ups, exhibitions, workshops, and events Coordinate logistics, vendors, materials, timelines, and on-ground execution Represent MonkiBox at events and partner locations Support post-event follow-ups and reviews to understand what worked and what can be improved Partnerships, Community & Business Development Identify and support partnerships with child development experts, creators, mom communities, nurseries, hospitals, and like-minded brands Support outreach, coordination, follow-ups, and relationship management with partners Help shape and execute collaboration ideas such as expert series, co-created content, workshops, and community events Recruit and manage experts for content series, talks, activations, or events Maintain strong relationships to ensure partnerships remain active, valuable, and repeatable Brand Ambassadors & Influencer Collaborations Identify, onboard, and manage creators and influencers aligned with the MonkiBox brand Coordinate creator gifting, briefs, timelines, and deliverables Ensure creator content aligns with campaign goals and brand guidelines Track creator activity and support content reuse across MonkiBox channels Who You Are You’ll thrive here if you: Have 3–6 years experience in brand, content, marketing, or community roles (brand or agency experience; consumer/product experience preferred) Comfortable working independently, taking ownership, and making decisions without hand-holding Balance creative thinking with strong organization Communicate confidently with creators, experts, and partners Thrive in fast-paced startup environments and enjoy building from scratch Take a test-and-learn approach, adapting quickly and solving problems as you go Stay calm under pressure, manage multiple priorities well, and flag capacity issues early Are naturally curious, trend-aware, and always learning Collaborate easily with others and value feedback This role is not for you if: You need a large team or rigid hierarchy You prefer purely creative work with no execution You’re uncomfortable being accountable for outcomes Why this role matters This is a foundational role at MonkiBox. You’ll directly shape how thousands of parents experience the brand — and you’ll grow into a senior leadership position as the company scales. How to Apply To apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to The subject line should include the name of your favorite brand. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MonkiBox by 2x Get notified about new Brand Executive jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr