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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

Al-Ittihad Club Company is seeking a Retail Franchise & Licensing Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for maximizing commercial intellectual property (IP) revenue through the management of retail franchise partnerships and the Club's licensing program. The position requires a strategic individual focused on balancing commercial growth with the protection and integrity of the Al-Ittihad brand.

The Retail Franchise & Licensing Manager will act as the primary day-to-day contact for the retail franchise partner, ensuring contractual obligations are met, brand standards are maintained, and performance is tracked against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role also involves managing the entire lifecycle of licensing agreements, from onboarding new partners and approving products to tracking royalties and enforcing compliance with the established Licensing Framework. This function serves a dual commercial and brand governance purpose, aiming to drive sustainable, high-margin revenue while safeguarding the Al-Ittihad brand's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary operational interface with the Retail Franchise partner, managing the day-to-day relationship and ensuring full adherence to all contractual obligations.
  • Monitor and enforce the Contractual Milestone & Accountability Framework, tracking all progressive milestones against agreed timelines, gate conditions, and performance streams.
  • Conduct monthly reviews of franchise sales reports, Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), and commission data, preparing Quarterly Business Review (QBR) packs for internal leadership.
  • Enforce brand standards across all franchise-operated stores by approving store concepts, visual merchandising planograms, and product ranges prior to launch.
  • Coordinate Al-Ittihad Club Company (ICC) location approval for all new store openings, ensuring compliance with site criteria and brand guidelines.
  • Manage the store takeover and expansion process, overseeing the handover of existing stores and the onboarding of new franchise locations as per the plan.
  • Monitor the franchise partner's marketing commitments, including campaign plans, digital spend allocation, and seasonal product drop calendars.
  • Oversee the Retail Franchise & Kit Partner Senior Specialist in managing technical partner obligations and kit-related contractual deliverables.
  • Escalate performance shortfalls through the structured consequence mechanism, initiating cure periods, step-in rights, or termination procedures as required.
  • Maintain 24/7 ICC data access rights and ensure reporting dashboards are active, accurate, and reviewed on schedule.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of all licensing agreements, from partner identification and onboarding through to royalty collection, compliance monitoring, and renewal or exit.
  • Apply and enforce the approved Licensing Framework, including the tiered royalty structure (Tier 1/2/3), stream classification (Itti vs Co-Brand), and the mandatory 7-point licensing checklist for all new submissions.
  • Review all incoming licensing proposals against the Resolution 5/2/26 checklist, assessing exclusivity terms, ICC pre-approval process, exit strategy, reputational exposure, and revenue projections.
  • Manage the product approval workflow, ensuring all licensed products receive ICC written sign-off prior to production and that no unauthorized products reach the market.
  • Track royalty income, minimum guarantee payments, and overall deal performance across the active licensing portfolio, preparing periodic revenue reports for the Head of Franchise & Licensing.
  • Oversee the Licensing Specialist in managing partner communications, agreement documentation, and the centralized licensing agreement register.
  • Coordinate with Legal/GRC on all new agreements, ensuring no deal is executed without the required sign-off and all contracts meet brand protection standards.
  • Monitor compliance with brand audit rights, morality clauses, and auto-termination triggers across all active licensing agreements.
  • Manage the 90-day inventory sellout process and post-exit obligations upon agreement termination.
  • Identify and develop new licensing opportunities aligned with the Everyday Ittihadi licensing strategy, prioritizing categories within the approved licensing framework.
  • Maintain a live centralized register of all franchise and licensing agreements, including key terms, renewal dates, termination triggers, and compliance status.
  • Support the Head of Franchise & Licensing in preparing Board submissions, approval presentations, and commercial performance updates.
  • Conduct quarterly contract conflict checks across all active agreements for exclusivity overlaps, territorial conflicts, and IP contradictions.
  • Ensure all new licensing deals are presented with the standardized checklist.
  • Contribute to the development of standard licensing agreement templates and brand governance policies in coordination with Legal.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum: 5+ years of experience in commercial partnerships, licensing, retail management, or franchise operations.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA.
  • Preferred: Experience in the sports industry, FMCG licensing, or retail franchise environments.
  • Preferred: Exposure to GCC or MENA commercial markets.
  • Minimum: Professional working proficiency in both Arabic and English.
  • Preferred: Bilingual with native Arabic and fluent English.
  • No specific professional certifications are required, but a Licensing International certification or equivalent is preferred.

Required Skills

  • Commercial acumen and contract management
  • Brand governance and IP protection
  • Franchise operations and partner performance management
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven reporting
  • Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail and compliance orientation
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • People management and team development

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad Club Company.


Requirements

  • Requires 5-10 Years experience

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