Management Trainee - Esports Hub

Job Summary & Purpose:
Sharaf DG is launching an innovative Esports Racing Academy, focused on SIM racing training, community building, tournaments, and gaming product sales. We are looking for a high-potential Management Trainee who is passionate about gaming, esports, and motorsports, and excited to build a new business concept from the ground up.
The role will have end-to-end ownership of program execution for the Esports Racing Academy. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Projects, Legal, Merchandising, Category, Finance, and Operations to ensure successful launch, scaling, and ongoing performance.
This is a program management and execution-focused role, combining business planning, stakeholder coordination, sales enablement, and performance reporting. The individual will play a key role in shaping customer experience, driving revenue, and establishing Sharaf DG as a leader in esports racing in the region.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Principal Accountabilities:

Program & Business Management
• Own and manage the end-to-end rollout of the Esports Racing Academy concept.
• Define program objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Ensure smooth coordination across internal stakeholders to meet growth milestones.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as the single point of contact for all internal teams involved in the academy.
• Work with Marketing on promotions, with Projects & Operations for operations, with Legal & Finance for compliance, contracts and with Category & Merchandising teams to drive gaming and SIM racing product sales.
Sales, Revenue & Customer Experience
• Support revenue generation through academy enrollments, events, and product sales.
• Assist in developing pricing, packages, and promotional offers.
• Ensure a high-quality customer journey for trainees, gamers, and visitors.
Reporting & Performance Tracking
• Track KPIs such as enrollments, utilization, revenue, customer feedback, and event performance.
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards for senior management.
Innovation & Growth
• Stay updated on global esports, SIM racing, and gaming trends.
• Suggest new formats such as leagues, tournaments, memberships, or collaborations.
• Support scaling the academy model across locations or platforms in the future.




Requirements

Experience (Yrs & Field) 0–3 years of experience in program management, operations, sales, marketing, or new business initiatives.
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree required
Professional Certifications Esports, gaming, or project management certifications are an added advantage
Skills & Abilities Mandatory: Interest and passion for gaming, esports, and racing

Overall: Program management, stakeholder management, sales orientation and commercial understanding, problem-solving and analytical thinking, Clear communication, presentation, and executive reporting