SVP, Dentsu Sports International, MENA

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Why this job is for you…

We believe passionately that sport and entertainment have the power to impact human behaviour, so we help brands connect with people by harnessing the power of sports and entertainment through shared experiences.  

We know that the way fans engage with their passions is an evolutionary process. It changes fast – and brands in sports and entertainment can be left behind if they are not evolving.

At dentsu Sports International we leverage deep fan insights, combine that with our talented network of seasoned & creative team members to create impact between properties, personalities, fans & brands.

In short, we help brands move at the speed of fans.

Why dentsu Sports International is the right place to do it

We’re a global sports and entertainment agency, part of the dentsu network, that believes those who do it best don’t buy attention. They earn it through:

• a deep understanding of consumer subcultures and communities
• creating culturally relevant marketing platforms that consumers want to spend time with
• building ideas born for brands but designed for fans

We’re built to deliver these three things across our family of brands within DSI. MKTG, Dentsu Sports Analytics and dentsu sports are designed to produce real business and brand value.

By joining the DSI, you’ll become part of a team of disciplined but daring people that truly care for what we do and for each other.

What we’re looking for

As Director, DSI KSA your role is to drive the implementation of our business development and marketing projects for dentsu Sports International within the Kingdom and support our initiatives in MENA. You will be responsible for driving forwards all work and collaborations within the Kingdom, working closely with both the global dentsu sports international team and the wider dentsu team in region and market. You will be required to develop and manage a team of expert professionals to help to implement and deliver the plans set out.

This role will require strong leadership skills, excellent communication capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for the professional development and building a team of young, dynamic professionals and the nurturing of a culture that encourages excellence, dynamism, expertise and curiosity​.

You will be a champion for the DSI values, culture, and our mission to help brands move at the speed of fans to drive our differentiation in the marketplace. The aim of the business is to be the go-to agency for fan knowledge/understanding and recognized as being the benchmark for strategic and creative ways to target and engage with fans.

You will drive the dentsu sports international team in KSA and also work closely with other key DSI stakeholders to drive new logo growth in market, regionally and globally.  This will include a focus on the team's understanding of collaboration and moving as one across verticals and an exceptionable understanding of our capabilities, services, and expertise to create opportunities for growth.​

Put simply – you will help grow dentsu Sports international through proactive new business and cutting edge marketing to help us achieve our medium and long term strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Multiple years with experience in a similar role
• Market and regional knowledge with a track record in sport and entertainment in KSA and the Middle East
• Global/ Regional Sponsorship expertise on high profile brands/events
• Extensive relationships at a senior level that can be utilised to unlock opportunities
• Proven track record in delivering growth and market leading work

The Perks  

Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning business with great culture, you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe. There is a whole heap of benefits that come with the role- a flexible holiday package starting at 20 days, corporate discounts, cell phone reimbursement and much more. Our benefit plans have your total well-being in mind, and we offer an extensive list you can choose from to suit your needs.

Working with us

We’re led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients.

We’re a community where you are free to be you, where good work gets rewarded, and you are truly energized by the team around you. It’s more than just ‘warm & fuzzies’ – happy humans are vital to our commercial success. And together, we make magic

About dentsu

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company.  Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change.  Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 64,000 diverse people in 143 countries who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good with best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative. www.dentsu.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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