Co founder Partnerships - Football Fan Engagement Platform, KSA

About Us:

Sanabil Venture Studio, a partnership between Sanabil Investments and Stryber, merges top-tier talent, seasoned founders, and robust funding to propel startups to unicorn status. Leveraging a blend of industry, technology, and startup expertise, we generate and evaluate visionary ideas, and take them from idea to building and launching MVPs. If an MVP we build proves to be successful, we provide targeted seed funding, ensuring each venture is equipped with the financial foundation to meet its ambitious goals. Beyond early stage development and funding, we provide ongoing support to our portfolio ventures and founders in their pursuit of scaling their startups.

About the role:

As a Co founder, Partnerships - Football Fan Engagement Platform, you will be the cornerstone of our partnerships in Saudi Arabia, ensuring our platform delivers seamless experiences and value to our football club partners. You will manage all aspects of our relationships with football clubs, ensuring that they are engaged with our platform and benefit from tailored strategic experiences. If you're ready to lead the charge and elevate our company to new heights, we invite you to apply now!

As the Co founder, Partnerships of our football fan engagement platform, your key responsibilities include

• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with football clubs across Saudi Arabia
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all club-related operations and communications
• Strategically plan and execute experiences that align with both the clubs' and our platform's objectives.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics for all experiences, including timely delivery of resources required by clubs or from clubs
• Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate innovative ideas into partnership strategies
• Regularly evaluate partnership effectiveness and implement improvements to optimize engagement and performance

About you:                                     

• You are a Saudi National with proven experience in operations management, preferably in sports, e-commerce, or related fields
• You possess a comprehensive understanding of the football and sports industry, including market dynamics, trends, and fan expectations in Saudi Arabia
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Saudi football clubs/national league, working collaboratively to understand fan needs. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering successful operational outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Benefits:

• A chance to work on a game-changing venture that offers ample room for both professional and personal growth
• A comprehensive and streamlined onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into your new role
• A competitive compensation package including equity for this high growth venture.
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment at the intersection of sports and technology

A role with significant impact on the success and growth of our platform and our partnerships.