Director Commercial and Partnerships - Film Studio

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a senior leader to own the Playmaker Film Studio's commercial and partnership strategy, driving revenue through sponsorships, leasing, and strategic alliances across film, media, and entertainment. The role focuses on maximizing studio utilization and strengthening brand visibility with key partners.

You will lead negotiations, manage client and stakeholder relationships, oversee marketing and tenant relations, and track budgets, KPIs and revenue targets to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Media, Communications, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in commercial, partnerships, business development, or marketing leadership roles.
• Experience within film, media, entertainment, or events sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the studio's commercial and partnership strategy.
• Identify and secure new revenue opportunities, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee leasing activities, tenant acquisition, retention and occupancy performance.
• Drive marketing communications and brand positioning initiatives and oversee digital and social media strategies.
• Monitor commercial performance, budgets, KPIs and revenue targets.
• Represent Playmaker Film Studio with industry partners, investors, production companies and government stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial Strategy

Strategic Partnerships

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Marketing & Brand Management

Leasing & Tenant Relations

Negotiation & Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Media, Communications, or related field

Job description

Lead Playmaker Film Studio s commercial growth strategy driving revenue through strategic partnerships leasing sponsorships marketing and business development The role is responsible for maximizing studio utilization enhancing brand visibility and building long-term partnerships across the film media and entertainment ecosystem

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the studio s commercial and partnership strategy
• Identify and secure new revenue opportunities sponsorships and strategic partnerships
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage key client and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee leasing activities tenant acquisition retention and occupancy performance
• Drive marketing communications and brand positioning initiativesOversee digital and social media strategies to enhance audience engagement and awareness
• Monitor commercial performance budgets KPIs and revenue targets
• Represent Playmaker Film Studio with industry partners investors production companies and government stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Media, Communications, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in commercial, partnerships, business development, or marketing leadership roles.
• Experience within film, media, entertainment, creative industries, sports, or events sectors preferred.
• Proven track record in securing strategic partnerships and commercial revenue growth.

Key Competencies

• Commercial Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Marketing & Brand Management
• Leasing & Tenant Relations
• Negotiation & Contract Management
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership & Team Development

Success Measures

• Commercial revenue growth
• Partnership and sponsorship value secured
• Studio occupancy and tenant retention
• Brand awareness and market visibility
• Achievement of commercial KPIs and business objectives