Account Manager - Qiddiya football project

Full Job Description

FOOTBALLCO COMPANY BACKGROUND

Footballco is the world’s biggest dedicated football content and media business. We reach over 30 million football fans in the Middle East and North Africa region each month. With a growing roster of brands including GOAL, KOOORA and INDIVISA, no other publisher has our reach or depth of understanding within football. With over 300 employees globally, we’re a young company with established brands and serious investment.

YOUR ROLE AS ACCOUNT MANAGER

Footballco is working with some of the biggest sponsors, players, and clubs in the Saudi Pro League. We will be running major Saudi brand partner’s digital channels and activating ground-breaking sponsorships with elite Saudi Pro League clubs. As the Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing both client relationships and social media presence, ensuring successful execution and delivery of digital projects.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, agencies, and peers, acting as the go-to person for digital & social football activity.
• Develop and implement comprehensive social media and account management strategies for brand partners associated with the Saudi Pro League football clubs.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders for successful project delivery, including social, editorial, product, creative, and finance teams.
• Own the activation process on key client accounts, ensuring KPIs are met, and client campaigns are optimized for success.
• Proactively identify opportunities around the football calendar, new stories, and social media trends to elevate client campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to optimize digital and social media activities.
• Collaborate with external agencies, vendors, and partners to ensure seamless execution of projects, adhering to quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Monitor project and social media progress, identify potential opportunities, and take proactive actions to keep campaigns on track and exceed targets.
• Prepare regular progress reports, project documentation, and status updates for internal and external stakeholders.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fluent in Arabic and English - verbal and written.
• At least three years’ experience working as an Account Manager and/or Social Media Manager, Community Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of how brands activate sponsorship campaigns on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about football with a deep understanding of the Saudi Pro League and proven knowledge of effectively integrating sponsorships into football content strategies.
• Strong understanding of content publishing and how social analytics tools can be used to optimize brand awareness, consideration, conversion, and loyalty.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and working to tight deadlines.
• Outstanding leadership skills, capable of guiding and motivating project teams towards successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

ACCOUNT MANAGER ROLE SUMMARY

If you have fantastic communication skills, experience in digital media, and are excited about the prospect of working within one of the biggest projects in Middle Eastern football, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead and drive successful projects associated with the brand’s sponsorship of some of the region's biggest football clubs. Join our team and contribute to the growth and success of the partner brand through effective local client management, regional content organization, and global Footballco collaboration. If you are passionate about football, have a strong understanding of social media, and possess excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the online presence and community engagement of our partner brands through Saudi Pro League football clubs. Join our team and become part of one of the most exciting projects in Saudi Arabia that will resonate with football fans and captivate audiences.