Manager & Consulting & Advisory & Sport, Culture & Entertainment

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

Job summary

A global consultancy agency in Riyadh is looking for a Manager - Consulting to lead sponsorship consulting projects and manage client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in a reputable consulting firm, with a focus on sports, culture, and entertainment. Strong project management skills and a data-driven mindset are essential, along with a network in the GCC. This role will involve mentoring team members and collaborating with business development to achieve revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing consulting projects end-to-end.
• Significant sponsorship experience, ideally including work in the Middle East.
• Strong industry curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on sponsorship consulting projects.
• Manage team members and support their development.
• Collaborate with business development for revenue growth.

Skills

Sponsorship consulting

Client relationship management

Project management

Data-driven mindset

Networking

Education

Experience from a reputable consulting firm

Job description

Elevate is a global agency network specialising in fan-first strategies powered by cutting-edge insights and proprietary AI technology. Established in 2018, we support over 1,000 ambitious brands across sports, entertainment, consumer products, and retail, delivering personalised strategies that turn followers into devoted fans.

Central to our approach is the synergy between our team’s deep expertise and EPIC, which integrates tools for consumer insights, ticketing, property analytics, and more. This combination empowers clients to maximise ROI, enhance fan engagement, and craft campaigns that inspire lasting loyalty.

Our team of 500+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Role Overview

Elevate is seeking an accomplished and forward‑thinking Manager - Consulting to join our Consulting & Advisory team in Riyadh. This role is ideal for a management consultant, with sector expertise in sport, culture and entertainment, who is a specialist in delivering strategic projects, managing client relationships, and supporting the team to drive commercial growth across the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Providing leadership and oversight of sponsorship consulting projects for both rights holders and brands
• Delivering non-sponsorship consulting projects
• Managing consulting projects end‑to‑end, including deliverables, insights, and client communication

Management

• Managing and mentoring team members, supporting their development and ensuring high‑quality output
• Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and develop direct reports

Client & Business Growth

• Retaining and growing existing client relationships through strategic guidance and excellent service
• Collaborating with the business development team, to support achievement of agreed revenue target

Candidate Profile

Experience & Expertise

• A rounded consulting toolkit, with previous experience working for a reputable consulting firm
• Significant sponsorship experience, ideally including work in the Middle East
• Strong industry curiosity, with a commitment to continuous learning and network building
• A data‑driven mindset, with enthusiasm for integrating insight and improving processes
• Willingness to travel
• A strong network in the GCC (preferred)
• Experience managing project budgets and managing cost
• Refine presentation skills