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Strategic Partnership and PR Director

Strategic Partnership and PR Director

GathernRiyadh, Riyadh Province, SA
8 days ago
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Job description

Job Purpose :

Drive Gathern’s partnership strategy by building and managing high-impact relationships with government entities, tourism agencies, and private sector partners—such as airlines, hotels, banks, and ticketing platforms—with a strong focus on the Saudi Arabian market

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Multi-Sector Partnership Strategy :

Develop and execute partnership strategies across three key areas :

  • Government : Tourism ministries, government agencies, regulatory bodies
  • Private Sector : Extensive portfolio including but not limited to airlines, hotels, ticketing platforms, banks, and any companies where our target family demographics are present
  • Strategic : Saudi Tourism Authority, Ministry of Tourism, and other strategic tourism entities

Target-Driven Private Partnerships :

Identify and establish partnerships with companies across all industries where Gathern's target families are customers, employees, or community members.

Strategic Tourism Partnerships :

Build relationships with tourism ministries and agencies, particularly the Saudi Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism.

Market Expansion :

Lead partnership efforts to expand Gathern's reach through strategic private sector relationships

Cross-Cultural Business Development :

Navigate different business cultures and regulatory environments, particularly in the Saudi market.

Strategic Negotiations :

Lead complex, high-value partnership negotiations across diverse industry sectors

COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic Relationship Building – Builds and sustains trust with government, private, and tourism partners.
  • Business Acumen – Links partnerships to market expansion and revenue goals.
  • Cross-Cultural Savvy – Navigates Saudi market dynamics and regulatory environments effectively.
  • Negotiation & Influence – Secures high-value agreements through persuasion and stakeholder alignment.
  • Strategic Execution – Translates vision into actionable plans and delivers measurable results.
  • Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in business development and partnerships across multiple sectors.
  • Proven track record in B2B and B2G partnership development across diverse industries.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience in complex, multi-stakeholder international deals.
  • Extensive professional network across government, private sector, and tourism industries.
  • Deep understanding of target audience identification and demographic analysis across various industries.
  • Experience with Middle Eastern markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills highly advantageous.
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