Remote Sponsorship Strategy Director, MEA (Tennis)

Wasserman Media

Abu Dhabi

Hybrid

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Wasserman Middle East seeks an Associate Director to lead one of our biggest accounts across sports and entertainment in the UAE. You will manage day-to-day client relationships and drive sponsorship strategy into activation plans.

Based in our UAE office with flexible working options, you will collaborate with regional and global teams, travel between UAE and KSA as required, and develop strategic partnerships to grow client value.

Qualifications

  • Experience in sponsorship industry and strong client relationship skills.
  • Passion for sports and entertainment sector.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the client relationship and day-to-day account management.
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders in the client’s in-house teams.
  • Lead on client strategy updates and project planning.
  • Build the integrated activation plan, ensuring alignment with the broader sponsorship strategy.
  • Lead regular project and status meetings with the client and internal teams.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and task tracking.
  • Manage ideation sessions and creative development.
  • Oversee relationships with rights holders, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead collaboration across Wasserman for best possible client servicing.
  • Line manage Account Team members.

Skills

Client management
Sponsorship industry experience
Sports & entertainment passion

Job description

Wasserman Middle East seeks an Associate Director to lead one of our biggest accounts across sports and entertainment in the UAE. You will manage day-to-day client relationships and drive sponsorship strategy into activation plans.

Based in our UAE office with flexible working options, you will collaborate with regional and global teams, travel between UAE and KSA as required, and develop strategic partnerships to grow client value.

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