Community & Partnerships Manager

About the Role
As the Saudi Community & Partnerships Manager, you will be the company’s representative on the ground in Saudi Arabia. Your primary focus will be on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and representing the company at various industry events. This role is dynamic and requires a passion for gaming as well as a deep understanding of the Saudi market. You will help strengthen the company’s presence within the local gaming ecosystem and ensure a strong connection with players.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development & Partnerships

  • Represent the company at gaming, entertainment, and industry events across Saudi Arabia.
  • Build relationships with brands, sponsors, government entities, gaming organizations, and strategic partners.
  • Source sponsorship opportunities for the company games and events.
  • Identify new partnership opportunities to help grow our business.
  • Support negotiations and coordinate partnership execution with internal teams.

• Community & Market Development

  • Stay closely connected with the Saudi gaming community.
  • Identify emerging gaming trends, player behaviors, and cultural moments.
  • Share market insights and recommendations with internal teams.
  • Build relationships with gaming communities, clubs, universities, and local organizations.
  • Help the company maintain a strong presence within the Saudi gaming ecosystem.

• Influencers & Community Engagement

  • Discover and build relationships with Saudi gaming influencers and content creators.
  • Support influencer campaigns and community activations.
  • Recommend creators that fit each game and campaign.
  • Help grow awareness of the company’s games through authentic local partnerships.

• Events & Tournaments

  • Plan and execute community events, tournaments, and local activations.
  • Coordinate the company’s participation in exhibitions and gaming conferences.
  • Manage event logistics and ensure successful on-ground execution.
  • Identify opportunities to create memorable experiences for players.

• Merchandise & Player Experience

  • Coordinate merchandise production and distribution.
  • Organize gifts and rewards for VIP players, tournament winners, influencers, and community members.
  • Help create unique experiences that strengthen player loyalty.

Qualifications

• Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, community management, events, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable attending events and professionally representing the company.
• Passion for gaming and Baloot is a must.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi gaming market is a major advantage.
• Experience working with brands, sponsors, influencers, or gaming communities is a plus.
• Experience organizing events or tournaments is a plus.
• Familiarity with Baloot and enthusiasm for the game would be a significant advantage.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong partnerships established across the Saudi gaming ecosystem.
• Successful sponsorships and business development opportunities secured.
• High-quality gaming events and tournaments executed.
• Strong network of influencers and community leaders.
• Valuable market insights shared regularly with internal teams.
• Increased brand awareness and community engagement for the company games in Saudi Arabia.
• Exceptional representation of the company across all external engagements.