Strategic Partnership and PR Director at Gathern

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Relationship Building, Business Acumen, Cross-Cultural Savvy, Negotiation & Influence, Strategic Execution, Partnership Development, Market Expansion, Government Relations, Tourism Industry Knowledge, B2B Partnerships, B2G Partnerships, Stakeholder Alignment, Demographic Analysis, Complex Negotiations, Middle Eastern Market Experience, Fluency in English

Industry

Hospitality

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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Partnership and PR Director will drive Gathern’s partnership strategy by building and managing relationships with government entities, tourism agencies, and private sector partners, focusing on the Saudi Arabian market. This role involves developing partnership strategies, leading negotiations, and expanding market reach through strategic relationships.