Partnership Manager

Job description

The role leads development and management of commercial partnerships with businesses and organizations. The manager contributes to revenue growth and expands the visibility of the the employer in the market. Responsibilities include: co‑leading identification and cultivation of sponsor relationships; leading and co‑leading negotiation of sponsorship agreements and ensuring sponsor benefits; negotiating and monitoring agencies to secure high‑value partnership deals; acting as secondary contact for partners and supporting activation plan execution; monitoring and evaluating partnership performance against targets; leading contract creation and signing; supporting the media sales team in local broadcaster negotiations for league broadcasting rights; assisting the licensing team with manufacturers and retailers for official merchandise distribution; developing and maintaining relationships with clubs, sponsors and government officials; managing financial aspects of commercial functions and reporting financial performance; collaborating with marketing and communications to align partnership activations with partner proposals.

Requirements

• proficient in Arabic and English
• basic understanding of the Saudi Arabian business landscape and sports industry
• bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field
• experience in partnership management or commercial functions, ideally in the sports industry or football

Skills