Local Partnership Officer || (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or sports management with 1–4 years of professional experience in commercial sales. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong presentation skills, and native-level Arabic fluency are required for this role.

Job Summary

JOB PURPOSE:

The Local Partnership supports the Saudi Pro League’s local sponsorship sales
efforts by identifying, pitching, and securing new local commercial partners.
The role ensures high-quality proposals, accurate sales reporting, and smooth
internal coordination across the sales process to maximize revenue and
strengthen the league’s local market presence.

Operational Responsibilities:

* Prepare and customize sponsorship proposals that align with client objectives
and available inventory.

* Maintain accurate sales records including outreach activities, negotiations,
and contract status updates.

* Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Marketing) to ensure
smooth progression of deals from pitch to contract execution.

* Support contract administration, including NDAs, partnership agreements, and
commission documentation.

* Monitor and report on proposal timelines, follow-ups, and client feedback to
ensure timely closure of opportunities.

* Assist in day-to-day partner communication, ensuring queries and requests are
addressed promptly and professionally.

* Conduct initial background research on prospective partners, preparing briefs
to support sales pitches.

* Ensure compliance with internal processes and documentation standards,
including data entry into CRM or tracking systems.

* Support sponsorship activations and partner servicing by coordinating
logistics for agreed benefits (tickets, branding, events).

* Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for management review, ensuring
visibility of progress against sales targets.

* Assist in coordinating meetings, presentations, and site visits for potential
and existing partners.

 

Key Performance Indicators:

* Volume of new qualified leads and outreach attempts generated.

* Lead-to-conversion ratio (prospects secured as signed partners).

* Timeliness, quality, and impact of sponsorship proposals submitted

* Accuracy, consistency, and completeness of sales reporting and CRM
documentation.

* Ability to follow up effectively on existing sponsorship opportunities and
ensure required actions are completed on time.

* Ability to follow up on sponsorship negotiations, document updates, and
coordinate requirements with the relevant parties.

* Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to
clarify requirements and coordinate work.

* Ability to prepare reports that meet management’s needs, covering opportunity
status, negotiation progress, ongoing activities, and next steps.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Sports Management,
or related discipline.
* 1–4years of professional experience in commercial sales, ideally within
sports, sponsorship, or media
 

Knowledge and Skills:

* Proven ability to secure and grow sponsorship partnerships.
* Strong presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to evaluate markets, competitors, and client needs to inform
strategy.
* Skilled in managing multiple negotiations, proposals, and documentation
simultaneously.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel); CRM
familiarity desirable.
* Fluent in English; native-level Arabic essential.
* Strong passion for sports, results-driven mindset, high integrity, and
collaborative spirit.
 

 

Responsibilities

The Local Partnership Officer is responsible for identifying, pitching, and securing new commercial partners to maximize revenue for the Saudi Pro League. They also manage the end-to-end sales process, including proposal preparation, contract administration, and internal coordination with legal and finance teams.

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