Chief Sports Destination & Experience Officer

Category; Qatar; On-site; QAR 1,092,000 - 2,184,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl is recruiting a Chief Sports Complex Officer for a landmark GCC destination. This role provides strategic, operational and commercial leadership for a large-scale, multi-venue complex that hosts varied sports, hospitality, academies, community programmes and major events.

You will shape long-term development, drive revenue and asset utilisation, ensure safety and service excellence, and lead a diverse team across venues, operations and guest services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large, multi-venue operations and complex destinations.
• Strong strategic, financial, and commercial planning capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with government bodies, federations, sponsors and boards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership for a large-scale, multi-venue complex.
• Develop and execute multi-year strategy to position the destination as a leading regional sports, leisure and events hub.
• Oversee safety, security, compliance and service excellence across all venues and operations.
• Drive revenue, profitability, utilisation and customer experience targets.
• Manage high-profile partnerships, events and relationships with government and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Budgeting

Events management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree or executive qualification (advantage)

Job description

Black Pearl is recruiting a Chief Sports Complex Officer for a landmark GCC destination. This role provides strategic, operational and commercial leadership for a large-scale, multi-venue complex that hosts varied sports, hospitality, academies, community programmes and major events.

You will shape long-term development, drive revenue and asset utilisation, ensure safety and service excellence, and lead a diverse team across venues, operations and guest services.