255 People Culture jobs in Saudi Arabia
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#J-18808-LjbffrManager - Commercial Excellence & Culture
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Bayut is the number one property portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country. We are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, Bayut is alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
As the Manager of Commercial Excellence & Culture, you will be responsible for carrying out activities to highlight high achievers in the Commercial Departments and cultivating a high-performance culture through employee engagement, reward, and recognition programs.
In this role, you will:
- Conceive & Develop Performance Excellence Programs to celebrate and enhance employee engagement;
- Liaise with the analytics department for performance evaluation & execution of reward campaigns;
- Promote commercial employee engagement activities on Social Media pages with the help of marketing teams;
- Plan and conduct sales excellence conferences in coordination with commercial teams;
- Conduct on-floor activities to engage and motivate employees;
- Work with the HR team to conduct company values-related activities;
- Develop budgets for excellence and culture-related activities;
- Create MOUs and contracts with external parties to get discounts and deals for company employees that boost employee morale;
- Hire a team of high-energy individuals that help execute cultural activities for commercial teams;
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team to achieve organisational goals and objectives;
- Design and implement KPIs to monitor performance metrics, standardise feedback and clarify a growth and improvement plan for the individuals on the team;
- Work on special projects as assigned by the line manager.
- Minimum Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, HR, CS, Arts, or any relevant field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role;
- 2+ years of experience in managing a team;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in People/Culture or Organizational Development.
- Event Management, Hosting Events, Conducting Ceremonies, Managing Employees, Leading Trainings,Generating New Ideas, Employee & Employer Branding.
- Previous experience in a training and culture-related role;
- Experience in commercials will be an added advantage
- Excellent knowledge of employee engagement;
- In-depth knowledge of social media campaigns;
- Excellent understanding of social media practice.
- Sharp strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to translate data insights into a robust performance management strategy;
- Creativity and commercial awareness;
- Excellent people management skills;
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to analyse;
- Highly presentation individual with a professional attitude;
- Highly articulate individuals with excellent communication and presentation skills are essential;
- A team player with a customer-oriented approach.
- We are looking for a blend ofCulture,HR, Marketing, and Organizational Development expertise, with the ability to align fun activities with business goals.
- High-performing and fast-paced work environment.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Rewards and recognition
- Learning & Development
#BayutKSA
Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- High-performing and fast-paced work environment.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Rewards and recognition
- Learning & Development
Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#KSABayut
#J-18808-LjbffrManager - Commercial Excellence & Culture
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Bayut is the number one property portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country. We are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, Bayut is alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
As the Manager of Commercial Excellence & Culture, you will be responsible for carrying out activities to highlight high achievers in the Commercial Departments and cultivating a high-performance culture through employee engagement, reward, and recognition programs.
In this role, you will:
- Conceive & Develop Performance Excellence Programs to celebrate and enhance employee engagement;
- Liaise with the analytics department for performance evaluation & execution of reward campaigns;
- Promote commercial employee engagement activities on Social Media pages with the help of marketing teams;
- Plan and conduct sales excellence conferences in coordination with commercial teams;
- Conduct on-floor activities to engage and motivate employees;
- Work with the HR team to conduct company values-related activities;
- Develop budgets for excellence and culture-related activities;
- Create MOUs and contracts with external parties to get discounts and deals for company employees that boost employee morale;
- Hire a team of high-energy individuals that help execute cultural activities for commercial teams;
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team to achieve organisational goals and objectives;
- Design and implement KPIs to monitor performance metrics, standardise feedback and clarify a growth and improvement plan for the individuals on the team;
- Work on special projects as assigned by the line manager.
- Minimum Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, HR, CS, Arts, or any relevant field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role;
- 2+ years of experience in managing a team;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in People/Culture or Organizational Development.
- Event Management, Hosting Events, Conducting Ceremonies, Managing Employees, Leading Trainings,Generating New Ideas, Employee & Employer Branding.
- Previous experience in a training and culture-related role;
- Experience in commercials will be an added advantage
- Excellent knowledge of employee engagement;
- In-depth knowledge of social media campaigns;
- Excellent understanding of social media practice.
- Sharp strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to translate data insights into a robust performance management strategy;
- Creativity and commercial awareness;
- Excellent people management skills;
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to analyse;
- Highly presentation individual with a professional attitude;
- Highly articulate individuals with excellent communication and presentation skills are essential;
- A team player with a customer-oriented approach.
- We are looking for a blend ofCulture,HR, Marketing, and Organizational Development expertise, with the ability to align fun activities with business goals.
- High-performing and fast-paced work environment.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Rewards and recognition
- Learning & Development
#BayutKSA
Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- High-performing and fast-paced work environment.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Rewards and recognition
- Learning & Development
Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#KSABayut
#J-18808-LjbffrManager - Culture (COR 532)
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The Manager - Culture plays a pivotal role in shaping and operationalizing the organization's cultural framework, embedding core values into the employee experience and driving cultural consistency across business units. This role partners with internal stakeholders to translate strategic cultural objectives into meaningful, on-the-ground experiences that promote engagement, collaboration, and high performance.
Responsibilities- Support the execution of enterprise-wide culture programs, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic direction and leadership priorities
- Design and deliver culture activation initiatives (e.g., values-based campaigns, behavior modeling sessions, cultural onboarding)
- Partner with Talent, Learning, Internal Communications, and Business Leaders to embed cultural principles into core people processes and programs
- Serve as a trusted cultural advisor to departments, helping teams interpret and live the organizational values in daily operations
- Develop tools and resources that empower leaders and managers to champion culture
- Track, measure, and analyze cultural health indicators and present actionable insights
- Lead and facilitate workshops and engagement platforms that promote storytelling, employee voice, and behavioral alignment
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field
- 6-8 years of experience in HR, organizational development, or cultural transformation roles
- Proven experience in leading or supporting cross-functional cultural or behavioral change initiatives
- Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Creative thinker with a passion for building a vibrant workplace culture
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Administrative
- Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Partnership Manager - Sports, Culture & Entertainment
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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
#J-18808-LjbffrSponsorship Sales Manager - Arts & Culture
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BACKGROUND
RISE Sport | Culture | Entertainment (SCE) is an independent multi-disciplinary commercial agency based in Dubai, Riyadh, and Jeddah.
RISE develops bespoke solutions for our client’s strategic and commercial challenges. We specialise in commercial and project-specific strategy, sales, commercial rights development, and organisational strategy/design.
We are seeking a proven sponsorship sales professional, based full-time in Riyadh, who is excited about the opportunity to join our rapidly growing team and sell some of the world’s most exciting rights.
REQUIREMENT
The Sponsorship Sales Manager’s purpose is to drive new rights sales and renewals on behalf of RISE’s clients. Reporting into the Head of Sales, the Sponsorship Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining a thriving pipeline of opportunities alongside developing its portfolio of clients.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of securing high-value sponsorship sales, with a proven network of brands and partners in the GCC. They will be passionate and knowledgeable about sponsorship rights, valuations, and ROI, including broadcast rights, and comfortable working across the management spectrum, including C-suites and boards. They will have the ability to work as part of a busy team and manage multiple projects concurrently, confident in English and ideally Arabic.
The role will be based in Riyadh, KSA. However, regional and international travel may be required alongside remote work from client offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of the role is to deliver rights sales and renewals to RISE clients in high-value partnership deals. The Sponsorship Sales Manager will be expected to understand brand and rights holder strategy and source partners that align with them. They will be comfortable using sourcing tools and RISE’s CRM system to develop and maintain relationships, including sponsorship sales pitches, negotiations, and contracting.
They will be expected to present frequently, both orally and in writing, including the development of bespoke sales decks and rights materials. They should expect to engage in market research and benchmarking and should be confident to prepare reports, valuations, ROI data, and other materials in pursuit of sponsorship sales, renewals, and reporting.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in GCC sponsorship sales
- Experience in sports, ideally within a rights holder or agency
- Strong network and experience with senior decision-makers, including C-suite and boards in the GCC, ideally KSA
- Exceptional presentation and design skills, including creating sales decks, reports, and other written documents
- Self-motivated and demonstrable passion for rights sales
- Organised, reliable, and excellent within teams (internal and external)
- Excellent communication, sales, and negotiation skills in English and preferably Arabic
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates interested in this position must have:
- A University Degree from an internationally recognised institution, or equivalent vocational training related to sales, marketing, sponsorship, or a relevant field
- Sales training certification and/or PowerPoint or Keynote certification
- 4+ years in sponsorship sales
Associate Director - IT BRM Culture
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Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a visionary Director - Culture to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive cultural strategy that aligns with our organizational values and business objectives. This strategic role is critical in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and performance-oriented workplace culture that inspires team members and enhances the overall employee experience.
As the Director - Culture , you will take the helm in steering cultural transformation initiatives, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to cultivate an environment where every employee feels valued, recognized, and equipped to contribute their best work.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the strategic alignment between Qiddiya’s cultural business units and technology, ensuring IT initiatives effectively enable and enhance the delivery, experience, and operations of Qiddiya’s cultural assets including the Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre, museums, and creative spaces. Act as the primary liaison between culture stakeholders and the technology division, championing innovation, operational excellence, and value realization.
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leadership of culture entities. Understand and translate artistic, curatorial, and visitor experience needs into IT solutions. Prioritize IT initiatives in alignment with culture domain strategies.
- Identify, evaluate, and promote emerging technologies (e.g., immersive tech, digital archives, creative tools). Support digital transformation for cultural experiences (e.g., ticketing, interactive exhibits, VR/AR). Oversee technology life-cycle planning for cultural assets.
- Oversee the culture tech initiative roadmap and portfolio execution. Ensure timely and quality delivery of projects and systems for museums, theaters, and art grounds. Collaborate with architecture and delivery teams to ensure tech scalability and resilience.
- Ensure readiness of digital infrastructure pre-opening and post-launch. Coordinate with IT operations to guarantee ongoing support for events, exhibitions, and cultural programming. Define SLAs and KPIs for system uptime and experience reliability.
- Evaluate and manage technology vendors, integrators, and experience consultants for the culture assets. Build technology partnerships with art-tech firms, digital curators, and museum software providers.
- Ensure alignment with Qiddiya’s IT governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with data privacy, copyright.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- Experience: 10+ years in IT leadership, including 5+ years in BRM or tech enablement roles in arts, culture, entertainment, or experience domains. Proven track record of leading digital initiatives for museums, cultural institutions, or creative venues.
- Strong understanding of cultural content systems (e.g., CMS, DAM, museum).
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.
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Associate Director - IT BRM Culture
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Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a visionary Director - Culture to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive cultural strategy that aligns with our organizational values and business objectives. This strategic role is critical in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and performance-oriented workplace culture that inspires team members and enhances the overall employee experience.
As the Director - Culture, you will take the helm in steering cultural transformation initiatives, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to cultivate an environment where every employee feels valued, recognized, and equipped to contribute their best work.
Key Responsibilities
- To lead the strategic alignment between Qiddiya's cultural business units and technology, ensuring IT initiatives effectively enable and enhance the delivery, experience, and operations of Qiddiya's cultural assets including the Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre, museums, and creative spaces. This role acts as the primary liaison between culture stakeholders and the technology division, championing innovation, operational excellence, and value realization. The Key Responsibilities:
- 1)Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Mgmt. Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leadership of culture entities. Understand and translate artistic, curatorial, and visitor experience needs into IT solutions. Prioritize IT initiatives in alignment with culture domain strategies
- 2)Technology Planning & Innovation Enablement: Identify, evaluate, and promote emerging technologies (e.g., immersive tech, digital archives, creative tools).Support digital transformation for cultural experiences (e.g., ticketing, interactive exhibits, VR/AR).Oversee technology life-cycle planning for cultural assets.
- 3)Program & Portfolio Oversight: Oversee the culture tech initiative roadmap and portfolio execution. Ensure timely and quality delivery of projects and systems for museums, theaters, and art grounds. Collaborate with architecture and delivery teams to ensure tech scalability and resilience.
- 4)Operational Readiness & Support Alignment Ensure readiness of digital infrastructure pre-opening and post-launch. Coordinate with IT operations to guarantee ongoing support for events, exhibitions, and cultural programming. Define SLAs and KPIs for system uptime and experience reliability.
- 5) Vendor and Partnership Mgmt. Evaluate and manage technology vendors, integrators, and experience consultants for the culture assets. Build technology partnerships with art-tech firms, digital curators, and museum software providers.
- 6)Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure alignment with Qiddiya's IT governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with data privacy, copyright
- Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. Experience: 10+ years in IT leadership, including 5+ years in BRM or tech enablement roles in arts, culture, entertainment, or experience domains. Proven track record of leading digital initiatives for museums, cultural institutions, or creative venues. Strong understanding of cultural content systems (e.g., CMS, DAM, museum
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector of Talent and Culture
Posted 11 days ago
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We are seeking a visionary and empathetic Director of Talent & Culture to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a key member of our executive team, you will lead our Talent & Culture department, shaping our organizational culture and driving employee engagement initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's most valuable asset — our people.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive talent management strategies aligned with our organization's goals and values
- Lead and mentor a team of Talent & Culture professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
- Partner with executive leadership to drive organizational change and cultural transformation initiatives
- Design and oversee employee engagement programs, including onboarding, training, and development opportunities
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and selection to performance management and retention
- Analyze workforce data and trends to provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian labor laws and regulations, staying abreast of any changes or updates
- Develop and manage the annual Talent & Culture budget, aligning resources with organizational priorities
- Implement and maintain fair and competitive compensation and benefits programs
- Spearhead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a more inclusive workplace
- Act as a trusted advisor to department heads on employee relations matters, mediating conflicts when necessary
- Continuously evaluate and improve HR processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Manage and oversee the organization's licensing requirements related to manpower, expatriates, and other HR-related permits
- Liaise with local government authorities and labor departments for legal and regulatory matters
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably in a multinational or cross-cultural environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational development.
- Proficiency in HRMS and Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
- Proven experience in performance management systems and talent development programs.
- Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Fluency in English required.
- Understanding of Islamic work ethics and cultural sensitivities in the Saudi Arabian context.
- Experience with cross-cultural communication and management.
- Adaptability and resilience in navigating complex organizational challenges.
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Partnership Manager - Sports, Culture & Entertainment
Posted 16 days ago
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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
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