Brand Partnerships Sales Manager
Location : Saudi arabia, riyadh
department : sales
Type : full time
Minimum Experience : mid level
ABOUT FOOTBALLCOFootballco is a global, football focused, digital platform with an ambition to own the entire non-live football landscape worldwide and become THE digital destination for all football fans across the globe. Combining some of the most forward-thinking minds in football, an award winning creative and production function, as well as digital platforms that are loved by 400m fans globally, FC aims to own the digital fan ecosystem across the world’s biggest sport.
With 300 permanent employees across the world, FC is a diverse, disruptive, brave, dynamic, agile and fun organisation. Our work-hard, play-hard attitude supports these values – with the football fan always front of mind, leveraging a world class tech platform and our track record (since PERFORM) of being first to market.
We connect fans to football and brands to fans, come join us and be a part of it!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Brand Partnerships Sales Manager is a newly created role within Footballco Arabia that will be responsible for growing our brand direct business in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.. Working into the SVP Middle East, the role will target both established and less established brands in football to build long term relationships with key brand marketing and media decision makers to unlock significant revenue opportunities.
A successful candidate will ensure best business practices are put in place to manage revenue growth and top-class service levels as well as be an ambassador for Football Co at a senior level within the brand ecosystem. We want you to go to the next level for both revenue and creative output.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Work with SVP Middle East to deliver Football Co sales targets related to local, regional & global campaigns.
Work closely with the wider global sales team and the existing regional team with accountability for creating and maximizing revenue opportunities from key brands to deliver local and Global sales targets.
Map out key brand planning and buying mechanics across both central and local client stakeholders and influence the ecosystem to drive global and local revenue.
Develop a network of blue-chip brands contacts across marketing, media and sponsorship departments
Outside of traditional media agencies and brand direct conversations explore all other partnerships that may be of interest. An example would be sports marketing agencies, clubs and leagues.
Have a strong grasp of industry metrics and foresight to predict future trends to ensure we are ahead of the competition
WHAT YOU HAVE
Deep understanding of the football landscape in Saudi Arabia
Proven track record of selling in the Saudi football or sports space and overachieving revenue targets
Experience in working with brands at the highest level managing senior personnel and teams across multiple locations
Commercially astute, a sound deal maker you will ensure Football Co is a must buy for brands
Extensive experience of delivering against a sales target and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across multiple countries.
Experience negotiating complicated multi-platform commercial partnerships with experience in TV and digital.
Have a strong perspective and previous hands on experience on content and product offerings in the industry
Fluency in Arabic and English language is essential for this role
Not Essential but great if you have:
Knowledge of the sports and tech industries as well as exposure to brand marketing.
Experience working in matrixed / multinational organizations
Benefits
Happy Holidays
We give all of our employees 21 working days paid annual leave, plus a Birthday day off and a Wellness day off.
Events and Wellbeing
You will get the opportunity to travel, attend company events and sporting days, plus be invited to join company clubs, wellness initiatives, social events and our employee recognition scheme.
Helping Hands
We offer all of our employees private medical insurance.
Learning and Development
Professional development opportunities including workshops and online courses.
Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.