Senior Brand Partnerships Manager ITP Gaming

About ITP Media Group

ITP Media Group is a diversified media house with a portfolio encompassing international consumer and trade publishing, influencer marketing, live events, and creative communications solutions. The group reaches a global monthly audience exceeding 200 million across various digital, social, audio, video, print, and events platforms. As one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, ITP Media Group manages over 80 brands, including Time Out, Arabian Business, Cosmopolitan, Complex, and Top Gear, delivering content through digital, print, events, awards, video, and social media platforms.

Role Overview

ITP Media Group is seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager to join the ITP Gaming team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves selling ITP Gaming's comprehensive 360 services, which include B2B and B2C events, online and offline activations and tournaments, performance marketing, in-game advertising, mobile game development, influencer marketing, PR, and partnerships. The manager will target both gaming and non-endemic clients, leveraging an established network within the gaming industry and related verticals. The position requires a professional with 5-10 years of experience who understands the gaming, esports, and digital entertainment landscape and how brands can authentically engage with gaming communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and convert new commercial opportunities and brand partnerships using an established network.
• Contribute to the sales strategy and develop bespoke partnership proposals for ITP Gaming’s services.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients across gaming and non-endemic sectors.
• Independently create and present tailored sales materials, proposals, and pitches.
• Achieve individual sales targets and grow revenue from new and existing clients.
• Deliver accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales forecasting.
• Utilize market insights to tailor sales strategies and product offerings.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and key developments in gaming, entertainment, and digital media.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree-level education with 7+ years of successful business development, brand partnerships, or commercial experience in KSA, preferably in gaming marketing services.
• Demonstrated experience and a strong professional network within the gaming industry are essential; esports experience is advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead pitches and meet or exceed sales targets.
• Strong commercial acumen with analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proactive, creative, and commercially driven approach.
• Ability to manage multiple client opportunities and complex projects independently, working with internal teams and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.