Partnerships Manager

POSITION: Partnership Manager

LOCATION: KSA, Riyadh

TERM: Permanent

ABOUT 54GROUP:

54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida & New York). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

54 is looking for a Partnership Manager to join its growing team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Partnership Manager will be responsible for developing and executing partnership activation plans and managing partner relationships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of sports marketing, excellent communication skills, and extensive experience managing partner activations and logistics.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute partnership activation plans that align with the partner's strategy
• Manage all aspects of partner activations, including planning, logistics, and execution
• Collaborate with partner teams to ensure partner activations integrate with overall campaign objectives
• Track and analyze partner activation metrics to measure program success and report on ROI
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Communicate regularly with partners to ensure their expectations are being met
• Manage and oversee partner guest experiences at 54 events
• Develop new business opportunities with partners and assist with contract negotiations
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve partnership performance and increase revenue

SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, sports management, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in marketing, sports management, or partnership management
• Deep understanding of sports marketing and partner activation best practices
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for sports and a desire to work in the sports marketing industry

This is a full-time position, and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the sports marketing industry. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Discretionary Company Bonus up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
• Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 Sunday to Thursday with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00