Head of Brand Partnerships, ITP Gaming

Dubai
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Job Description:ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality, up-to-date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, Construction Week, Esquire and Top Gear.We are looking for a Head of Brand Partnerships / Business Development to join the expanding ITP Gaming team.You will be required to sell the full 360 services of ITP Gaming including B2B and B2C events, activations and tournaments (online and offline), performance marketing, in-game advertising, mobile game development and influencer marketing to gaming and non-endemic clients. The ideal candidate will have an extensive network within the gaming industry and adjacent verticals, and a proven track record of commercial success and relationship building.This is an exciting opportunitiy in Dubai to work with one of the region's largest media companies within our ITP Gaming division.Requirements

Leverage your established network to identify, pursue and convert new commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships

Lead the development of sales strategy and bespoke partnership solutions across ITP Gaming’s services

Cultivate and strengthen relationships with existing clients within the gaming industry

Ability to independently create and present sales materials

Achieve sales targets while driving year-on-year growth of product revenue streams

Deliver accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly sales forecasting

Use market insights to tailor sales strategies and product offerings

Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and key developments across gaming, entertainment and digital media

Requirements:

Educated to degree level, with 7–10 years of successful business development and commercial experience in MENA, ideally in gaming marketing services

Experience and a strong professional network within the gaming industry is essential (Esports advantageous)

Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and organisational skills

Demonstrated ability to lead pitches and meet/exceed sales targets

Strong commercial acumen with analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

Ambitious, aggressive, proactive, creative and hungry for success

Ability to lead multiple complex projects independently and prioritise in a fast-paced work environment

Arabic language skills and a passion for gaming would be advantageous.

ITP Media Group