Local Partnership Officer

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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