About this Community Builder - UAE role at Malt
- A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries
- A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth
- Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI
- A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently
Explore your future career 🔭
As Malt is growing and scaling we are looking for motivated individuals to join our Global Community team. The Community team's mission is to attract and activate most high value freelancers, engage them in the community, be responsible for their experience, and contribute to the growth of the company.
As a Community builder UAE, your mission is to drive platform adoption and foster community loyalty by connecting with key local freelancers. You will act as the bridge between our global strategy and the UAE market, executing engaging programs and locally relevant events to generate business value.
Key responsibilities ✨
Strategic community building: Take full ownership of scaling a high-quality ecosystem by engaging top-tier freelancers ; you will attract and nurture these key profiles through events, content, portfolio management and 1:1 interactions from calls to business lunches to transform them into a powerful network of brand advocates.
Local Expert Engagement & Content: Design and execute a "must-attend" event roadmap and high-value content strategy (newsletters, articles) tailored to the UAE; your mission is to activate the community and ensure Malt is the heartbeat of the local freelance scene.
Business Alignment & Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the vital bridge between global programs and local Sales goals; you will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure every community initiative is perfectly synchronized with our business objectives and fuels local revenue.
About you 🧑🚀
Background & Expertise: Degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications with 3+ years of experience in Sales, Project manager or similar.
Regional Expertise: You have a proven track record with 5 years of experience in the Middle East (ideally in the UAE), with a deep understanding of the local market dynamics and cultural nuances.
Business Driven: You act with a growth mindset, ensuring all community initiatives align with business objectives and deliver measurable ROI.
Project Management Mastery: You possess high-level expertise in end-to-end project management, from conceptualizing large-scale events to executing complex communication plans.
Ownership & Proactivity: You are a highly organized self-starter who works in total autonomy, taking full responsibility for your perimeter while acting as a force of proposition to innovate and suggest strategic improvements.
Freelancer Relations: You have a deep sense of service and a natural talent for building strong, professional relationships with freelancers, acting as their dedicated partner.
Communication Skills: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting compelling narratives across various channels.
Languages: Professional fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is a significant advantage.
How to join the mission? 🚀
First call with our Talent Acquisition Partner, Esra, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)
Track Record Interview to discuss your experience and the role in more detail. (60 minutes)
Case study with two of our managers. (30 min presentation, 30 min interview)
Final interview with a C-level and Global Head of community executive to discuss Malt’s long-term vision
We will invite you in our Dubaï office to meet with the team!
