Qureos Mentor

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><b><br>
ABOUT 54GROUP:</b></div><div>
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia &amp; Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore &amp; Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida &amp; 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 &amp; Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation &amp; 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.</div><div>
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<b>ROLE OVERVIEW:</b><br>
Reporting to the Event Director, Asian Racing Conference, the Guest Experience Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of all Guest Experience areas for the Asian Racing Conference, taking place in Riyadh, 9-14th February 2026.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></h3><ul><li><br>
Management and oversight of all Guest Experience deliverables for the project</li><li>Management and oversight of the Guest Experience project team and suppliers</li><li>Management and oversight of the Guest Experience budget for the project</li><li>All event F&amp;B including conference catering and special hospitality/ dining experiences</li><li>Production of all offsite ancillary events (cultural evenings, dinners, desert experience, embassy excursions)</li><li>Front of house staffing and guest journeys (guest arrival, flow, ushering, signage etc)</li><li>Event transportation including premium buses and courtesy cars for guest movement between airport, venue and key locations</li><li>Interface with wider event team in experiential production of the event and overall Run Of Show</li><li>Lead on guest management i.e. guest registration, accreditation and communications).</li></ul><br>
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CONTRACT DURATION, WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION</b>
<div>The role is expected to commence as soon as possible and run until the last full week of February &ndash; allowing for post event administrative work to be completed; a period of approximately 6 months. The work is anticipated on a full-time basis, anchored around regular KSA office hours, but with a degree of flexibility to allow for occasional alignment with UK office hours or client calls with Asia.</div><div>
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The working location is 54&rsquo;s Riyadh office unless otherwise agreed, or onsite based at Riyadh Digital City during the event live phase (first two weeks of February). Longer hours and weekend working are anticipated in the approach to and during the live phase of the event, with occasional site visits and client or supplier meetings also required.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:</b></h3><div><br>
The successful candidate must have strong expertise at a senior level with 5-10 years&rsquo; experience in the production of large-scale international events in the Middle East and globally, with a background that includes some major conference production. They should be a fluent Arabic and English speaker, ideally a Saudi national or Riyadh resident.</div><div>
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The successful candidate must also demonstrate:</div><ul><li>Deep expertise in key Guest Experience areas including catering, premium hospitality, front of house staffing, transportation, VVIP guest &amp; delegate management and guest communications</li><li>Strong personal organization and motivation</li><li>Experience in leading a team of Guest Experience professionals</li><li>Experience in setting and overseeing project timelines and progress, running RFPs to procure and contract with suppliers, and managing a significant budget for Guest Experience deliverables</li><li>Superior attention to detail in all event experiential and guest-facing areas</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a positive and collaborative attitude.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
SALARY AND BENEFITS:</b></h3><br>
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Competitive Salary</li>
<li>Annual Discretionary Company Bonus &ndash; up to 8% - 3% Company &amp; 5% Individual</li>
<li>33 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated</li>
<li>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</li></ul><br>
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About We Are 54</b></h3><div>
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia &amp; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore &amp; Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida). 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 &amp; Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation &amp; 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.</div></div>

Guest Experience Director ARC Riyadh 2026

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><b><br>
ABOUT 54GROUP:</b></div><div>
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia &amp; Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore &amp; Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida &amp; 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 &amp; Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation &amp; 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.</div><div>
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<b>ROLE OVERVIEW:</b><br>
54 is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the growth of the 54 business across the Middle East. As the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for driving revenue through asset optimisation across our current portfolio of clients, as well as identifying new prospective partners for the agency.</div><div>
The ideal candidate will have an extensive network of contacts across both rights holders, and brands, as well as exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in developing successful partnerships and driving revenue, with a specific focus on the Middle East region.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></h3><ul><li><br>
Define, implement and manage 54&rsquo;s commercial strategy in the Middle East, aligning with global commercial objectives</li><li>Identify, nurture and close revenue generating opportunities on behalf of existing and new rights holder clients &ndash; with a specific focus on brand sponsorships and host venue agreements</li><li>Lead negotiations and contract discussions with potential partners, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements</li><li>Build out local sales team with previous experience in representing major rights holders across the MENA region</li><li>Identify investors for new sports IP and start-up leagues that 54 is involved in</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities and maintain a competitive edge</li><li>Identify and secure strategic partnership opportunities that align with the company's objectives and target market</li><li>Lead and mentor a team, providing guidance and support in executing partnership initiatives</li><li>Develop and manage the regional commercial budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:</b></h3><ul><li><br>
Proven track record in sourcing, delivering and managing revenue generating partnerships in sport on behalf of rights holders &ndash; either direct or in an agency</li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team</li><li>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to identify partnership opportunities and develop innovative solutions</li><li>Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting</li><li>Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities</li><li>Arabic &amp; English proficiency preferred</li></ul><div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
SALARY AND BENEFITS:</b></h3><br>
<ul>
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Competitive Salary</li>
<li>Annual Discretionary Company Bonus &ndash; up to 8% - 3% Company &amp; 5% Individual</li>
<li>33 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated</li>
<li>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</li></ul><br>
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About We Are 54</b></h3><div>
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia &amp; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore &amp; Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida). 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 &amp; Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation &amp; 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.</div></div>

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Guest Experience Director ARC Riyadh 2026

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