General Operations Manager

TKO; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment company is seeking a General Office Manager in Saudi Arabia. This role will involve managing company operations, liaising with banks and vendors, and supporting executives during their visits. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, previous experience in a similar position, and a thorough understanding of KSA employment laws. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic and growing company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Good understanding of KSA employment laws.
• Strong network of contacts across KSA at both Ministry and Commercial level.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payments through the IMG Saudi bank account.
• Assist with administration related to the company office in Riyadh.
• Support communications with vendors facing language barriers.
• Organize and coordinate schedules for visiting executives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proactive work ethic

Computer software skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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