1 941 Partnership Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to lead our efforts in the Saudi Arabian West Region, driving B2B growth, partnerships, and fleet deals. The Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in scaling invygo's presence in Saudi Arabia through strategic partnerships, corporate sales, and market penetration. This role focuses on building and nurturing long-term relationships with partners while achieving measurable growth in B2B revenue, fleet size, and market share.

Partnership Strategy and Execution

• Collaborate with leadership to define the partnership strategy for Saudi Arabia, focusing on B2B, fleet deals, and GIG economy partnerships.
• Identify, engage, and close deals with potential partners in the automotive, corporate, and fleet sectors to expand invygo's offerings.
• Foster and maintain relationships with key partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and mutual success.

Market Growth and Business Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development plan targeting untapped corporate sectors and high-growth industries.
• Build a robust pipeline of B2B partnerships and ensure consistent revenue generation through corporate deals.
• Expand invygo's vehicle fleet by collaborating with suppliers and dealers, ensuring increased availability and diversity of vehicles.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Hire, train, and lead a team of partnership executives to achieve defined KPIs.
• Work closely with the product team to develop customized B2B solutions, addressing market-specific needs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations, to deliver exceptional partner experiences.

Performance Tracking and Optimization

• Track partnership performance using measurable KPIs, providing regular reports to leadership.
• Leverage data-driven insights to refine strategies, identify new opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Represent invygo at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance visibility and secure new leads.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achieve monthly B2B revenue targets by closing partnerships with corporate clients and fleet operators.
• Increase the available fleet by 20% within 12 months through partnerships with dealers and suppliers.
• Acquire at least 5 major corporate accounts within the first six months, contributing to consistent revenue streams.
• Maintain a 90% partner retention rate, ensuring long-term collaboration and mutual growth.
• Expand invygo's presence by securing partnerships in 3 new untapped industries or sectors within 12 months.
• Reduce the partnership deal cycle by 15% through streamlined processes and improved communication.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or partnerships, preferably within the automotive or mobility sector.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets in a B2B environment.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi automotive, fleet leasing, or subscription landscape.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, with deep knowledge of the Saudi market.
• Data-driven mindset, with proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based incentive structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, innovative company reshaping the future of mobility.

Company Industry

• Internet
• E-commerce
• Dotcom

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Partnership Manager

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About invygo

invygo was founded in 2018 in Dubai with the purpose of redefining mobility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) . Fueled by a passion for innovation, technology and mobility, our mission is to empower people to move on their own terms, minimising the frustrations caused by traditional car ownership models. We make car access seamless and flexible for everyone. We believe invygo is the smartest way to move, and to keep living up to our ideal, we rely on our people to share these goals and ambitions. Headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Riyadh and Cairo, our team consists of passionate, dedicated, bold innovators that are relentless in enabling the company to deliver a trusted and personalized experience that transforms how people move in MENA. With successful expansions into UAE , Saudi Arabia and Qatar , our footprint is rapidly growing as we continue to innovate and transform the automotive landscape across the region.

At invygo, we’re not just offering a service; we’re crafting a new era of mobility in MENA. We are always seeking passionate, dedicated and innovative thinkers to join us in making our future vision a reality. If you are that person, join us in moving the MENA mobility landscape forward and continuing to insure that invygo is, and remains, the smartest way to move.

We’re looking for a Partnerships Manager - Car Rental Sector to lead our expansion efforts in Saudi Arabia , focusing on driving B2B growth, strategic alliances, and fleet acquisition.

The Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in scaling invygo’s presence across Saudi Arabia by forming impactful partnerships within the car rental, automotive, and mobility sectors . This role targets long-term B2B growth by cultivating strong relationships, closing fleet deals, and expanding our market share.

To succeed in this role, the candidate must have a strong command of:

• Deal Origination & Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Pipeline & Funnel Governance
• Market & Pricing Intelligence
• New‑Partner Acquisition
• Partnership Strategy and Execution
• Market Growth and Business Development
• Team Management and Collaboration
• Performance Tracking and Optimization
• Working with and delivering against clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

This role requires a hands-on leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution, and who thrives in a fast-paced, partnership-driven business environment.

Before jumping in on all the information about the role and what you can bring to the table, let us introduce ourselves real quick.

About Us
We are Insider, a B2B SaaS company that drives growth for its clients around the world. How are we achieving this? We are the #1 AI-native platform for Customer Experience and Marketing—offers marketers a single platform to deliver unique experiences per person, drive profitable growth, and unleash peak productivity and efficiency. Our platform connects data across channels, predicts future behavior with AI, and individualizes experiences from a single platform.

We have just celebrated our $500M Series E funding round, led by General Atlantic . Before this, we’ve unlocked unicorn status following our Series D round. We are backed by top-notch investors, including Sequoia Capital, QIA, Riverwood , and Endeavor Catalyst , and trusted by 1200+ brands from high-growth startups to the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies such as Samsung, Coca-Cola, Nike, L’Oreal, Singapore Airlines, Virgin, Nestle, Nissan, Lenovo, Puma, IKEA, Allianz, Dominos, CNN, and the list goes on.

Having unlocked unicorn status, Insider was congratulated for becoming one of the only woman-founded, women-led B2B SaaS unicorns in the world, to achieve $200M in CARR (Committed Annual Recurring Revenue). Insider was named a leader in The Forrester Wave for Cross-Channel Campaign Management 2021, and Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Omnichannel Marketing Platforms for B2C Enterprises 2023 Assessment. The company has been recognized in The Top 1% of all software companies worldwide in G2’s 2024 Software Awards , and named in The Top 10 Best Software Products with the most #1 rankings alongside other software legends like Google, Zoom, and Monday.com . According to G2’s Spring’24 reports. Insider is also the #1 G2 Leader in 6+ categories , including Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Personalization Engines, Personalization Software, Mobile Marketing, Customer Journey Analytics, and e-commerce Personalization.

When our team founded Insider, they not only sought to create a product company but also to build the most socially progressive technology community in the world. Through our corporate social responsibility initiatives like 100Projects SheCodes, SheLeads, and SheMarkables, our community has committed to scaling its impact into our communities across 27+ countries, spearheading transformative projects in areas such as health, education, farming, animal rights, and increasing the proportional representation of women in STEM careers.

Behind all these achievements, there is an exceptionally talented and passionate team across 27+ countries that moves fast and agile, creates cutting-edge products, and focuses on making an impact. If you want to join us on this journey, just keep reading.

The Partnership Director will drive Insider’s growth through supporting formation and management of mutually beneficial commercial relationships with Insider’s Channel Partners (both Solution Partners and Technology Partners) in the MENA region including Middle East, Africa & India.

You will work cross-functionally across marketing, sales, onboarding and customer success teams, to help in the execution of go-to-market (GTM) partnership strategies and programs to drive selection, onboarding and enablement, and driving business through and with channel partners (System Integrators, Digital Agencies, Full Service Consultancies & Managed Service Providers) in your region. You will also drive GTM activities with our high priority Technology Partners (ISVs - Independent Software Vendors) in the region. This role requires a thorough understanding of Insider’s product capabilities, sales processes and partner ecosystem to ensure our GTM engine is primed and enabled to collaborate with strategic partners and drive mutual growth.

Responsibilities are categorized into three broad categories. Selection, Onboarding and Transacting with the Solution Partners in addition to planning & execution of GTM activities with Technology Partners.

The ideal candidate enjoys new challenges that test their organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. They flourish in a team environment and work enthusiastically with colleagues outside the immediate team to achieve organizational goals.

• Build a Solution Partner ecosystem (System Integrators, Digital Agencies, Full Service Consultancies, Managed Service Providers and Independent Software Vendors) aligned with your region’s ideal customer profile and target accounts
• Develop commercial relationships with your Partners in the region
• Collaborate with the Partners to build joint value proposition for each partner
• Ensure Insider sales & customer success teams in the region are enabled on the partner’s offering and the joint value proposition
• Collaborate with the partner to ensure partner’s sales & customer success teams develop a deep understanding of Insider offering and the joint value proposition
• Develop and manage business plans to drive business through and with your partners
• Collaborate with regional sales team members to support new acquisitions and expansion deals with the help of partners in the region
• Generate leads & manage your pipeline generated through and with your partners
• Collaborate with internal teams to grow Channels for Insider: Sales, Marketing, Onboarding & Customer Success teams
• Leverage your partners to continually enhance Insider’s brand recognition
• Collaborate with regional field marketing team to engage your partners in driving co-marketing activities both at Insider organized events and Insider sponsored trade shows
• Work with Insider global offices to continually improve their partnership practice, grow their portfolio of partners, create go-to-market plans, drive expansion opportunities, and manage and grow the partnership

• BS/BA degree required
• 5+ years of experience in partner sales and business development; previous leadership experience working for a SaaS company and managing relationships with digital agencies, consultancies, system integrators and independent software vendors
• High-level of business acumen
• High analytical skills and ability to quickly understand complex issues and develop/apply simplifying frameworks to facilitate broader organizational understanding, decision-making and action
• Deep understanding of Solution Selling and the value brought in by the Partners to help Insider’s business growth
• Output oriented with very strong ability to personally create high quality, customer-facing content including presentations and datasheets
• Excellent project management skills; able to effectively manage multiple ongoing projects to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated success managing executive relationships with partners (System Integrators, Digital Agencies, Full Service Consultancies, Managed Service Providers and Independent Software Vendors)
• Ability to set clear targets with the partners and develop plans and objectives to achieve those targets
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with both large and smaller channel partners
• Experience with B2B SaaS business model; experience in the marketing technology space is preferred but not required

• A chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment
• A chance to be part of an industry that’s shaping the future of customer experiences; Don't believe us? Just ask Google
• Access and opportunity to gain a limitless network all over the globe
• A chance to become a Shareowner with the "Shareowner System" that we offer to all Insiders who meet certain criteria
• Access to many hard and soft skills pieces of training to help you improve and challenge yourself
• Access to Udemy’s business plan, where you can choose over 10,000 courses to satisfy your hunger for knowledge
• Space to share your skills and even deliver pieces of training and workshops if you wish. Sharing is caring!
• The infamous team activities that are bursting with fun!
• No Dress Code

We provide equal opportunity in a zero-discrimination workplace and not just welcome but also embrace everyone without regard to sex, race, color, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, citizenship, or marital status.

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As a Global Strategic Partnerships Manager at Keeta, you will play a critical role in shaping and driving our most impactful brand collaborations on a global scale. You will lead the development of strategic initiatives with key international partners, aligning cross-functional efforts to deliver both business growth and brand elevation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and Execute Strategic Brand Partnerships
Lead the creation and execution of partnership strategies that align with Keeta s global and regional business goals.
Design high-impact collaboration models to drive brand value, business growth, and long-term partner success.
2. Manage Key Partner Relationships
Serve as the primary liaison for key strategic partners including cross boundary brands or global scale IP, managing communication across all stakeholder levels.
Foster strong, trust-based relationships and ensure alignment on strategic direction, priorities, and joint initiatives.
3. Identify and Expand Strategic Opportunities
Continuously scan the market to identify high-value brand partners across industries and geographies.
Develop tailored, innovative proposals that leverage Keeta s core strengths to open new growth channels and create mutual value.
4. Drive Cross-functional Execution
Coordinate with internal teams to translate partner needs into actionable plans.
Ensure timely and quality delivery of joint initiatives.
5. Measure & Optimize Performance
Define, monitor, and report on KPIs such as user acquisition, brand exposure, engagement, and ROI.
Lead ongoing performance reviews and optimization efforts to maximize partnership impact and efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Desired Candidate Profile

Experienced: 7+ years in brand partnerships, business development, strategic marketing, or related roles. Proven success in managing large-scale, high-value partnerships.
Strategic & Execution-Oriented: Able to think big while executing with precision and speed.
Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to manage mutual relationships.
Negotiator: Skilled in complex, multi-party negotiations with a win-win mindset.
Analytical: Comfortable making data-driven decisions and conducting market analysis.
Global-Minded: Experience working in international contexts or across cultures is a plus.
Education: Bachelor s degree or above in Marketing, Business, Communications or related fields.

Company Industry

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Department / Functional Area

• Corporate Planning
• Consulting
• M&A

Keywords

• Global Strategic Partnership Manager

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Job Title: Project & Partnership Manager – Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Organization: Women CHOICE

Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)

ABOUT WOMEN CHOICE

Women CHOICE is an international organization dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by partnering with corporations, governments, and brands. We focus on empowering women in their careers and business journeys, ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and support to thrive.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a
Project & Partnership Manager
to drive the success of Women CHOICE initiatives in Saudi Arabia, including the flagship Women Choice Hub at KAFD. This role will oversee program execution, build and manage strategic partnerships, and ensure seamless delivery of events, activations, and workshops in alignment with Vision 2030.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of Women CHOICE programs and initiatives in KSA.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, and activations at the Women Choice Hub.
• Identify, secure, and manage partnerships with ministries, corporates, NGOs, and ecosystem players.
• Develop proposals, presentations, and partnership decks to drive collaboration.
• Oversee daily programming at the Hub and ensure visibility of partner contributions.
• Manage partner relationship lifecycle, from prospecting to renewal, using CRM systems (HubSpot).

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Proven experience in project or program management, ideally within the GCC region.
• Strong background in partnership building and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and project management tools.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

BONUS SKILLS

• Business development and proposal writing.
• Event management and activation delivery experience.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives.

To apply:
Send your CV to

RISE Sport | Culture | Entertainment (SCE) is one of the GCC's leading sponsorship consultancy. With offices in Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), RISE specialises in providing data-driven, sustainable sponsorship services to some of the region's leading brand and rights holder clients.

Due to some recent client wins, RISE SCE is seeking to expand the team in our Riyadh office through the appointment of a Partnerships Manager. The successful candidate will join as a member of our brand activation team, responsible for managing the day-to-day partnership activations of a client's national and regional sports and cultural sponsorship initiatives (primarily focusing on football and Arts partnerships).

The role will work closely with the Account Director of the account on all strategic planning and execution. They will be passionate about the SCE industry and have an understanding of sponsorship, its role in the marketing mix and impact it has on brand strategy.

Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, brand activation, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing. Assets: GCC rights holder-owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties.

Role Description

RISE is looking for a highly motivated Sales & Partnerships Manager to join our Partnerships/Sales team to work on some of our most exciting and fastest-growing accounts. This will be a fast-paced role with multiple priorities, and we are looking for someone who is a solid time manager, multi-tasker, and strategic thinker.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's commercial partners and sponsors
• Interface with other Account Team members, clients and all relevant stakeholders to support sponsorship initiatives
• Participate in the development and implementation of sponsorship initiatives, including customized programs/promotions
• Help manage the sponsorship measurement and return-on-investment process
• Manage client-partner relationships and coordinate necessary activation deliverables on behalf of the partner
• Assist the project team with sales efforts to develop the partners portfolio and line-up of sponsors
• Ensure that all contractual obligations of the client against partners are being met and delivered on time
• Interface and manage the internal creative team - writing creative briefs, assisting with the preparation of creative presentations, and ensuring that the client's brand is accurately represented
• Liaise/interface with other agencies, stakeholders and internal RISE divisions as necessary
• Support sponsorship tactical implementation/coordination at all events where agency staff is needed
• Manage the client-property approvals process on behalf of the client
• Participate in sponsorship contract negotiations

CRITERIA

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 4-5 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience. Specific disciplines could include sponsorship marketing, event marketing, and/or sponsor servicing
• Football-specific experience preferred/is a plus
• League/team experience and understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing/sponsorship is highly preferred
• Ability to manage the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy on behalf of clients or companies
• Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with client, agency(s) and vendors, as well as manage at least one (1) direct report supporting the same vertical
• Experience with on-site event marketing operations and logistics
• Experience with working with internal teams (account/creative) as well as other agency partners
• Superior client relationship/service skills
• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively
• Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups
• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time

Note: Semi-frequent travel or after-hours work is required, including some weekends for client events.

BACKGROUND

RISE Sport | Culture | Entertainment (SCE) is one of the GCC’s leading sponsorship consultancy.

With offices in Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), RISE specialises in providing data-driven, sustainable sponsorship services to some of the region’s leading brand and rights holder clients.

Due to some recent client wins, RISE SCE is seeking to expand the team in our Riyadh office through the appointment of a Partnerships Manager.

The successful candidate will join as a member of our brand activation team, responsible for managing the day-to-day partnership activations of a client’s national and regional sports and cultural sponsorship initiatives (primarily focusing on football and Arts partnerships). This position will work closely with the Account Director of the account on all strategic planning and execution

They will be passionate about the SCE industry and have an understanding of sponsorship, its role in the marketing mix and impact it has on brand strategy.

Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, brand activation, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing

Assets: GCC rights holder–owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties

ROLE DESCRIPTION

RISE is looking for a highly motivated Sales & Partnerships Manager to join our Partnerships/Sales team to work on some of our most exciting and fastest-growing accounts.

This will be a fast-paced role with multiple priorities, and we are looking for someone who is a solid time manager, multi-tasker, and strategic thinker.

This position will play a key role in managing a client’s sports and cultural sponsorships. You will work with teammates to create, evaluate and design exceptional brand activation programs, leveraging best-in-class sponsorship practices to deliver award-winning campaigns.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sales & Partnerships Manager will manage the day-to-day partnership activations of a client’s sponsorships.

Typical responsibilities include:

● Responsible for the day-to-day management of a client’s commercial partners and sponsors.

● Interface with other Account Team members, clients and all relevant stakeholders to support sponsorship initiatives.

● Participate in the development and implementation of sponsorship initiatives, including customized programs/promotions.

● Help manage the sponsorship measurement and return-on-investment process.

● Manage client-partner relationships and coordinate necessary activation deliverables on behalf of the partner.

● Assist the project team with sales efforts to develop the partners portfolio and line-up of sponsors.

● Ensure that all contractual obligations of the client against partners are being met and delivered on time.

● Interface and manage the internal creative team – writing creative briefs, assisting with the preparation of creative presentations, and ensuring that the client’s brand is accurately represented.

● Liaise/interface with other agencies, stakeholders and internal RISE divisions as necessary.

● Support sponsorship tactical implementation/coordination at all events where agency staff is needed.

● Manage the client-property approvals process on behalf of the client

● Participate in sponsorship contract negotiations

Note: Semi-frequent travel or after-hours work is required, including some weekends for client events

We’re looking for someone who is excited by the prospect of working on award-winning sponsorship accounts and passionate about being part of a high performing team and being integral to our agency. You are also confident, motivated, have excellent attention to detail, and looking forward to working in the industry.

CRITERIA

● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

● 4-5 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience. Specific disciplines could include sponsorship marketing, event marketing, and/or sponsor servicing.

● Football-specific experience preferred/is a plus.

● League/team experience and understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing/sponsorship is highly preferred.

● Ability to manage the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy on behalf of clients or companies.

● Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with client, agency(s) and vendors, as well as manage at least one (1) direct report supporting the same vertical.

● Experience with on-site event marketing operations and logistics.

● Experience with working with internal teams (account/creative) as well as other agency partners.

● Superior client relationship/service skills.

● Strong ability to think strategically and creatively.

● Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups.

● Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills.

● Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word.

● Ability to travel at least 25% of the time

BACKGROUND

RISE Sport | Culture | Entertainment (SCE) is one of the GCC’s leading sponsorship consultancy.

With offices in Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), RISE specialises in providing data-driven, sustainable sponsorship services to some of the region’s leading brand and rights holder clients.

Due to some recent client wins, RISE SCE is seeking to expand the team in our Riyadh office through the appointment of a Partnerships Manager.

The successful candidate will join as a member of our brand activation team, responsible for managing the day-to-day partnership activations of a client’s national and regional sports and cultural sponsorship initiatives (primarily focusing on football and Arts partnerships). This position will work closely with the Account Director of the account on all strategic planning and execution

They will be passionate about the SCE industry and have an understanding of sponsorship, its role in the marketing mix and impact it has on brand strategy.

Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, brand activation, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing

Assets: GCC rights holder–owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties

ROLE DESCRIPTION

RISE is looking for a highly motivated Sales & Partnerships Manager to join our Partnerships/Sales team to work on some of our most exciting and fastest-growing accounts.

This will be a fast-paced role with multiple priorities, and we are looking for someone who is a solid time manager, multi-tasker, and strategic thinker.

This position will play a key role in managing a client’s sports and cultural sponsorships. You will work with teammates to create, evaluate and design exceptional brand activation programs, leveraging best-in-class sponsorship practices to deliver award-winning campaigns.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sales & Partnerships Manager will manage the day-to-day partnership activations of a client’s sponsorships.

Typical responsibilities include:

● Responsible for the day-to-day management of a client’s commercial partners and sponsors.

● Interface with other Account Team members, clients and all relevant stakeholders to support sponsorship initiatives.

● Participate in the development and implementation of sponsorship initiatives, including customized programs/promotions.

● Help manage the sponsorship measurement and return-on-investment process.

● Manage client-partner relationships and coordinate necessary activation deliverables on behalf of the partner.

● Assist the project team with sales efforts to develop the partners portfolio and line-up of sponsors.

● Ensure that all contractual obligations of the client against partners are being met and delivered on time.

● Interface and manage the internal creative team – writing creative briefs, assisting with the preparation of creative presentations, and ensuring that the client’s brand is accurately represented.

● Liaise/interface with other agencies, stakeholders and internal RISE divisions as necessary.

● Support sponsorship tactical implementation/coordination at all events where agency staff is needed.

● Manage the client-property approvals process on behalf of the client

● Participate in sponsorship contract negotiations

Note: Semi-frequent travel or after-hours work is required, including some weekends for client events

We’re looking for someone who is excited by the prospect of working on award-winning sponsorship accounts and passionate about being part of a high performing team and being integral to our agency. You are also confident, motivated, have excellent attention to detail, and looking forward to working in the industry.

CRITERIA

● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

● 4-5 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience. Specific disciplines could include sponsorship marketing, event marketing, and/or sponsor servicing.

● Football-specific experience preferred/is a plus.

● League/team experience and understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing/sponsorship is highly preferred.

● Ability to manage the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy on behalf of clients or companies.

● Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with client, agency(s) and vendors, as well as manage at least one (1) direct report supporting the same vertical.

● Experience with on-site event marketing operations and logistics.

● Experience with working with internal teams (account/creative) as well as other agency partners.

● Superior client relationship/service skills.

● Strong ability to think strategically and creatively.

● Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups.

● Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills.

● Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word.

● Ability to travel at least 25% of the time

Who we are

hala partners is an independent
commercial partnership agency

that builds and delivers partnership solutions for brands & rights holders. We specialize in monetizing events, assets, & investments across multiple

industries.

Our services cover the
full partnership lifecycle

. This includes:

·   
Partnership Strategy

(discovery + selection framework)

·   
Portfolio Development

(property & package selection)

·   
Negotiation & Contracting

(negotiation & contracting support)

·   
Partnership management

(rights management, partnership activation & evaluation/reporting)

What you'll do

We are currently looking for a
Partnership Project Manager

to join our team based in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

.

Account and Project Management

• Serve as the main point of contact between hala partners and the client to build trust with the client through professional, hands-on, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless task and project delivery.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage tasks and deliverables to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain and update the pipeline of sponsorship portfolio at all times.
• Understand client needs, provide updates, and proactively address challenges.
• Use project management tools ) to ensure an organized, tracked and efficient workflow.
• Save documents on the drive cleanly and in an organized manner.

Opportunity Assessment

• Coordinate the data collection, evaluation & negotiation of new opportunities using predefined KPIs.

Rights Management

• Setup and monitor rights delivery through tracking tools and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure all contractual rights and benefits are delivered on-ground and documented to the client.

Reporting

• Timely collection and consolidation of data and insights from rights holders for post-event reporting.
• Update trackers and pipelines regularly to provide reports on opportunities and sponsorship performance.

Your background

• 5+ years of experience in project or account management, with a strong passion for football.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with proficiency in project management tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities skills (Arabic & English – spoken & written).
• Self-motivated, proactive, hands-on attitude and solution-oriented.

We offer

• Young, dynamic & flexible team in attractive
  sports, esports culture & entertainment

industries.
- Competitive salary.