Are you an experienced business development leader with deep expertise in the MENA region and a passion for esports?
This is an opportunity to drive strategic expansion, build high-impact partnerships, and shape the future of competitive gaming across a rapidly growing market.
This role focuses on regional business growth, partnership development, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership within the esports landscape. You will play a key part in strengthening market presence, deepening customer relationships, and supporting long-term commercial success.
What you'll be doing:
Strategic Planning and Market Expansion...
- Develop regional business expansion strategies based on deep understanding of the esports ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa.
- Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities, including partnerships with enterprises, government entities, and esports organisations.
- Oversee the execution of business growth initiatives and strengthen the capabilities of cross-functional teams in the region.
Customer and Partner Relationship Management...
- Maintain and grow relationships with key customers through regular high-level communication and tailored support.
- Lead complex negotiations, resolve partnership challenges, and optimise collaboration terms to protect business interests.
- Analyse existing partnership performance, evaluate opportunities for expansion, and drive increased commercial value.
Market Insights and Business Intelligence...
- Monitor regional esports trends, competitor activity, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies.
- Conduct deep market research and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Lead insight-driven research initiatives, collaborating with external agencies when needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration...
- Coordinate with teams across operations, marketing, events, and product to ensure alignment and unified execution.
- Integrate internal resources effectively and oversee the smooth rollout of business initiatives in the MENA region.
- Solve cross-departmental challenges and maintain strong communication practices internally.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, management, or a related field; advanced studies are an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development or esports-related roles, ideally within the MENA region.
- Strong negotiation abilities and experience navigating complex business environments.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep market awareness and the ability to anticipate trends and shape winning strategies.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
- Fluency in English and Arabic required.
- Strong passion for esports and familiarity with mobile gaming ecosystems.
- Remote role, but must be based in Saudi Arabia
Why join:
- Flexible working hours
- Meal benefits and a well-stocked office pantry
- Exclusive in-game rewards
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Performance-based bonuses
- Opportunities to work with a global, multicultural team
- Professional development, mentorship programs, and clear promotion pathways
- Company trips, festival celebrations, team-building activities, and wellness initiatives
- Creative and collaborative work culture focused on innovation and growth
If you’re a strategic, partnership-driven professional who thrives in a fast-growing esports environment and loves building long-term business success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or email Joe McKernan - jm@skillsearch.com
Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.
Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.
