Head of Football Talent

2 weeks ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia CSM Full time

Wasserman is forever committed to serving our clients, colleagues and community with exceptional insight, influence and creativity, while making a positive and lasting impact.

We support our employees' professional aspirations, with a rich internal culture where curiosity is rewarded. We offer our people multiple learning and development programs throughout the world.

What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you'll love life at Wasserman.

Join our team today

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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Client / Account Management

Develop an excellent understanding of client strategy and brand objectives, market and key competitors
Deliver robust sponsorship campaigns incorporating strategy and tactics
Management of partnerships and relationships with key rights holders
Management of digital content, social campaigns; ideas development
Lead Internal and All Agency brainstorms and ideas development
Development and oversight of project timelines, monthly budgets and client reporting
Oversee KPI setting and campaign evaluation with team
Run regular project and status meetings with senior clients (and rights holders where relevant)
Forward planning to anticipate challenges / issues and put in place proactive resolutions

Self / Team Management

Develop an excellent understanding of client strategy and brand objectives, market and key competitors
Deliver robust sponsorship campaigns incorporating strategy and tactics
Management of partnerships and relationships with key rights holders
Management of digital content, social campaigns; ideas development
Lead Internal and All Agency brainstorms and ideas development
Development and oversight of project timelines, monthly budgets and client reporting
Oversee KPI setting and campaign evaluation with team
Run regular project and status meetings with senior clients (and rights holders where relevant)
Forward planning to anticipate challenges / issues and put in place proactive resolutions

Internal Communications

Build strong relationships and foster good team spirit internally and amongst client teams
Draw upon experience from across CSM, where relevant, to optimise quality of work provided on the account

Financial Accountability

Identify incremental business opportunities
Responsible for adding new incremental opportunities to Salesforce tracking tool
Proactively seek ways to grow the account by becoming an ambassador of CSM services so they are front of mind when opportunities present themselves
Oversight and renewal of annual scope of work

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED
Experience working on consumer brands is preferred, but not essential
Strong client management skills - ability to manage clients and gain trust and respect of senior clients
Take responsibility for delivering agreed level of activity and meeting deadlines
Team management - ability to delegate and manage a team
Ability to prioritise workload and respond to client briefs on time and within budget
Presentation skills (both writing and delivery), internally and to clients / suppliers including use of Microsoft PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - and attention to detail
Creative thinking
Knowledge of, and passion for, both sport and music & entertainment is a bonus

CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.


Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture.

Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.



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