Senior Partnerships Manager – Sport

Job Description

<strong>Position: Senior Partnerships Manager – Sport </strong><p><br></p><strong> Sector: </strong> NEOM Sports<p><br></p><strong> Job Location: </strong> Sharma, NEOM<p><br></p><strong> Role Purpose: </strong><p><br></p>NEOM is a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. Put simply, NEOM will not only be a destination, but a home for people who dream big and who want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living. NEOM will be a hub for innovation, where established global businesses and emerging players can research, incubate, and commercialize groundbreaking technologies to accelerate human progress.<p><br></p>The <strong> Senior Partnerships Manager, Sport </strong> will manage a range of Sport Sector’s commercial partnerships, and work and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify specific needs of other sectors and ensure successful delivery of the partnerships against their KPIs.<p><br></p><strong> Key Accountabilities &amp; Activities: </strong><p><br></p>The vision for NEOM Sport is that: NEOM will be a global hub for sport.<p><br></p>Partnerships is a key pilar that will facilitate the delivery of NEOM sport strategy enabling NEOM Sport and other Sectors to deliver fast, learn from the best, access top capabilities, and contribute to building the brand and developing thought leadership. In addition, sport partnerships will play a strong role in talent development and brand recognition.<p><br></p>The successful candidate will be responsible for driving this vital part of our strategy, including:<p><br></p>Assisting the Head of Partnerships in reviewing, updating and implementing the Partnership Strategy.<p><br></p>Supporting the assessment of opportunities for both outgoing and incoming partnerships<p><br></p>Developing key relationships with relevant partners including national stakeholders, agencies and internal stakeholders.<p><br></p>Developing clear timelines for events and activations within each partnership.<p><br></p>Working with the Partnership Lead to appoint external agencies within deadline.<p><br></p>Managing and monitoring the budget for activating sport partnerships.<p><br></p><strong> Background, Skills &amp; Qualifications: </strong><p><br></p>Significant experience, at least 8 years, in a relevant sector (e.g. sports rights holder, major sports club, Account Manager).<p><br></p>Proven track record of success within the industry focusing on developing track record of success.<p><br></p>Understanding of global trends and latest data in the industry, including key players, business models, research findings and successful initiatives.<p><br></p>High personal energy, active approach in both managing/pushing existing partners to success and identifying new opportunities.<p><br></p>Demonstrated ability to work on a diverse scope of projects requiring detailed analysis, creative/practical problem solving, and sound judgment.<p><br></p>Ability to operate and communicate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. Flexibility to work in the relatively unstructured environment of a start-up.<p><br></p>A commercial mindset.<p><br></p>University degree and proven track record of success