Commercial Manager

Influence Sports & Media is a leading global commercial, communications and content agency working for brands and rights holders in sport, based in London with offices in New York and Jeddah. Our agency has a prestigious record of working with the world’s leading brands and properties in sport. We offer strategic consultancy, commercial sales, partnership activation, PR & communications and content creation. The team has a wealth of experience and long-standing relationships in motor sport, automotive, sailing, pro-cycling and tennis. www.influencesportsmedia.com

Influence Sports & Media is a part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group - a collective of digital marketing and communications Agencies employing over 1,000 people across 29 locations and 3 continents. The Group successfully combines its diverse expertise to produce Work That Counts for Clients, whatever their ambitions. www.themission.co.uk

With the agency’s expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Influence Sports & Media is looking to hire a Commercial Manager located in Jeddah. Your main responsibility will be to manage and deliver on the ground for our clients, as well as coordinate the company’s business in Saudi Arabia, reporting into the regional General Manager who will also be based in Jeddah. Furthermore, you’ll be working with the Influence Sports & Media based in London. The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working in the commercial / marketing sector.

A key aim will be to grow and build our offering in the region. Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in the sporting world over the past few years, driven by a combination of government initiatives, large-scale investments and strategic partnerships. This transformation is part of the broader Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the Saudi economy and promote sectors like tourism, entertainment and sports. Saudi Arabia's status in the global sports industry continues to grow and the opportunities in the region are expanding year-on-year.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of key clients in the Kingdom
• Continued support across London commercial team including
• Outreach management
• Database management
• Creation of best-in-class sales assets
• Client management and relationship building in Saudi Arabia
• New business through securing new clients
• Liaison with US office as required
• Regular detailed reporting.

Requirements:

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced sporting environment under pressure
• Determination to ensure sales targets are met
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines, with a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to operate well independently and in a team environment
• Valid driving license and passport
• Fluent English speaker, with foreign languages a bonus
• Given the nature of the role, you may have to work beyond normal office hours and weekends.

Additional information:

Working week – Sunday to Thursday

This role will be located in Jeddah initially with the possibility of a move to Riyadh

Join our team and receive an excellent compensation package that reflects your value to the company.