Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
Department: Marketing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: KSA
Reporting To: George Gilmore
Description
POSITION: Marketing Strategy Account Executive
LOCATION: KSA, Riyadh
TERM: Permanent
ABOUT 54GROUP:
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida & New York). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and driven Marketing Strategy Account Executive to join the Strategy and Account Services team within the 54 Marketing Division.
The candidate will support a range of marketing services across 54's pillar clients, forging strong relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver agreed marketing strategies. As part of supporting the strategic lead on the account, the role will also involve coordination with the Marketing Division's specialist teams, including Advertising, Brand and Creative, Earned Media, Social Media, and Content Production.
We are seeking a native Arabic speaker, based in Riyadh or in our London office in Wimbledon. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding and passion for sports, coupled with an active interest in marketing. They will demonstrate exceptional project management skills, the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English. Attention to detail and proficiency across all Microsoft Office applications are essential.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your passion for sport and marketing expertise will help drive innovative and impactful projects across the region.
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:
- A strong passion for sports.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and presentation app Pitch.
- Ability to manage relationships and consult with stakeholders at all levels.
- Marketing knowledge and creative thinking to deliver client-centric solutions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days annual leave (+Public Holidays), Pro-Rata
- Normal office hours (9am 5:30pm), with travel and weekend additional hours as required
Key Roles And Responsibilities:
- A strong passion for sports.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and presentation app Pitch.
- Ability to manage relationships and consult with stakeholders at all levels.
- Marketing knowledge and creative thinking to deliver client-centric solutions.
Salary And Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Discretionary Company Bonus up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual
- 33 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
- Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 Sunday to Thursday with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00
