Competition Manager - Kings League MENA

About the Kings League
Created and organized by Kosmos, the Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we understand football and sports. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football with the latest trends in esports and new ways of communicating and understanding the world. In this sense, the Kings League has not only managed to "reimagine the game," but has also elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension, making it more accessible to all audiences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Competition Manager, responsible for organizing the player selection process for the various competitions, managing the relationship with clubs during the competition, and coordinating the necessary services to ensure that the competitions are carried out according to the defined norms and quality standards.

Main responsibilities:

• Planning and organization of the season and the events that are part of it.
• Coordination, management and communication with the Competition teams, attending to their doubts and requests.
• Coordination and management of the competition resources (human, material and others) together with the Head of the Global Competition Department.
• Making decisions and proposals based on the development and operation of the Competition together with the Head of the Global Competition Department.
• Solving incidents and proposing solutions to problems.
• Forecast and management of sports equipment and corresponding management with suppliers. 
• Participation with a proactive attitude in the different projects and events.
• Contribute to create a positive, respectful and inclusive culture within the team and the organization in general.

ABOUT YOU

Passionate about the sports industry, you are eager to work across different sports and entertainment events in close collaboration with a diverse and talented multifunctional team. An enthusiastic and proactive professional, who builds collaborative relationships with teammates and external partners, and has a desire to learn and grow with us.

Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in coordination of sports competitions or soccer clubs, in management positions. Experience as a soccer player, coach or referee valuable.
• Proactivity and flexibility
• Resolute attitude to manage unforeseen events.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in coordination with the team.
• Organization and planning
• Fluent in English and in Arabic is highly preferred.

Diversity & Inclusion commitment

At Kings League we strongly believe in building an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone can develop their full potential. We are committed to the integration of people with disabilitites and different capabilities, and fostering a team where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. If you meet the requirements of the position, we invite you to send us your application; we value the richness that diversity brings and look forward to welcoming your talent and experience.