General Operations Manager

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports marketing agency in Riyadh is seeking a General Operations Manager to oversee operations and support staff in Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing payments, acting as a local representative, and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in office management, excellent organizational skills, and a strong understanding of local laws. If you have a proactive work ethic and effective communication abilities, you could be a great fit for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• High attention to detail necessary for office management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main representative for IMG in Saudi Arabia.
• Manage all payments through the IMG Saudi bank account.
• Support communications with vendors when language barriers arise.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Strong network of contacts across KSA

Good understanding of KSA employment laws

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Operations Manager page is loaded## General Operations Managerlocations: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh (IMG)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0007331**Who We Are:**IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.IMG are hiring a General Operations Manager, Studios, IMG to act as the main representative for IMG in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and provide necessary support to the IMG KSA staff.**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:* Being appointed as General Office Manager and registered as a company representative on the Commercial Registration of the company.* Acting as a local representative for IMG, in matters related to bank and company management.* Managing all payments through the IMG Saudi bank account, including non-IMG payments.* Help to renew the trade license, and other licenses as required.* Assisting with administration related to our company office in Riyadh.* Supporting communications with vendors when there is a clear language barrier.* Acting as a signatory for IMG Saudi.* Visiting The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development as requested*.** Managing VP and SVP travel, accommodation and general T&E when visiting KSA, including reconciling expenses.* Organizing and coordinating schedules, meetings and general appointments for visiting VP and SVP’s.* Supporting the business development team with new business, RFPs, researching, identifying marketing opportunities and utilizing any existing contacts to introduce IMG global services.* Supporting the KSA team with general administrative work, including organizing and filing documents, uploading documents to IMG portals, updating centralized databases (including freelance contacts), organizing visas and entry permits.* You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.**Knowledge and Experience:*** Previous experience in a similar role* Excellent organizational skills and attention to details* Effective communication skills* Proactive work ethic* Good understanding of KSA employment laws* Highly developed computer software skills, including Microsoft Office* Tact and diplomacy* Able to plan and prioritise workload effectively* Strong network of contacts across KSA at both Ministry and Commercial level**Skills and Abilities****Role*** Provide first-class office management expertise and support* Commitment to the vision and values of the Endeavor Group* Encourage a spirit of shared goals and effective team-working* Network within the wider Endeavor Group to enhance capabilities**Resilient*** Ability to look beyond the day-to-day activities and see the broader picture* Balance requirements of the clients, suppliers and government entities with needs of the business**Communicate and challenge*** Communicate company vision & values in an inspiring and motivating manner* Encourage a sense of shared team ownership and commitment to quality* Challenge standard process/workflows to meet business needs**Lead*** Champion diversity and invest time in collaborating with team members**TKO EEO Statement:**TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our . For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review ourTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.**About WWE**WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.**About UFC**UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.**About IMG**IMG is a leading global sports marketing