Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager | Recode

RecodeWorld; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering events company that creates cultural movements in Saudi Arabia. As a Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager, you'll leverage your expertise to drive strategic sponsorship deals and build meaningful brand partnerships. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the commercial success of exciting festivals and events. You'll work in a creative, fast-paced environment, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful experiences. If you're a deal-closer with strong connections and innovative thinking, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the events industry.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing major sponsorships for large-scale events.
• Strong network of brand, media, and agency contacts in the KSA market.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsors for events across various industries.
• Develop sponsorship packages and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

Sponsorship Acquisition

Negotiation Skills

Marketing Strategy

Brand Positioning

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

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???? Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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???? Experience Required: 47+ years in sponsorship acquisition, brand partnerships, or marketing roles within Events/Festivals

About Recode:

Recode is a pioneering events and exhibitions company operating across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. We create immersive experiences that blend retail, entertainment, culture, and foodturning commercial spaces into high-impact destinations. From street festivals and fashion pop-ups to large-scale cultural events, we bring brands, communities, and audiences together.

We are now looking for a Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager who can drive strategic sponsorship deals, create meaningful brand partnerships, and shape the commercial success of our upcoming festivals and events.

Role Overview:

This role is ideal for a commercially savvy, well-connected sponsorship expert who has hands-on experience closing cash and barter sponsorship deals across B2C and B2B events. You will take full ownership of identifying potential sponsors, crafting winning proposals, building sponsorship kits, and maintaining relationships throughout the event cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

???? Sponsorship Acquisition & Strategy

• Identify, pitch, and secure sponsors for Recode events across industries (FMCG, automotive, telecom, banking, hospitality, government, etc.)
• Structure creative sponsorship offerings, including both paid and barter deals, tailored to each brand's objectives
• Develop sponsorship packages with tiered benefits (e.g., Platinum, Gold, Silver, Customized) and pricing

???? Proposal Development & Collateral

• Lead the development of persuasive sponsorship decks and media kits (in Arabic and English)
• Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to ensure all visuals, metrics, and storytelling align with the event's identity and impact potential

???? Client & Partner Relationship Management

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of sponsor relationships with key decision-makers
• Act as a liaison between sponsors and internal teams to deliver on sponsorship activations, deliverables, and KPIs

???? Event Integration & Execution

• Coordinate with production and programming teams to ensure sponsor visibility, on-ground activation zones, digital presence, and brand alignment
• Monitor sponsor satisfaction and compile post-event impact reports

???? Barter & Strategic Alliances

• Source and close mutually beneficial barter deals for services such as media coverage, influencer campaigns, transportation, hospitality, etc.
• Ensure all barter agreements are clearly documented and deliverables are fulfilled

Key Qualifications:

? Proven track record of securing major sponsorships for large-scale events in Saudi Arabia

? Strong network of brand, media, and agency contacts in the KSA market

? Experience working with both B2C festivals and B2B trade or industry events

? Solid understanding of marketing strategy, brand positioning, and activation ROI

? Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills (Arabic & English)

? Ability to build sponsorship kits and write sponsorship proposals from scratch

? A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments

Why Join Recode

You'll be part of a company that doesn't just organize eventswe create cultural movements. At Recode, we value originality, creativity, and impact. You'll work on some of the most exciting festivals in the region and build commercial partnerships that shape the future of events in Saudi Arabia.

???? Apply Now

If you're a deal-closer with creativity, connections, and strategic thinkinglet's talk.