Managing Partner
Haraakah | حركة · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeCompany Description Haraakah | حركة is a pioneering sports events management agency in Saudi Arabia, focused on enhancing physical activity to improve mental health and overall well-being in the workplace. Founded in 2021, the organization designs engaging corporate wellness programs and memorable sports experiences that help transform corporate culture and increase employee engagement. With over 150 clients across diverse industries, Haraakah | حركة has a proven track record of delivering impactful, results-driven initiatives. The team is committed to partnering with organizations that want to build healthier, more energized, and more connected teams.Role Description The Managing Partner is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for overseeing overall business strategy, driving growth, and ensuring operational excellence across corporate wellness programs and sports event initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and executing strategic plans, nurturing key client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities in the corporate and sports sectors. The Managing Partner will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and performance targets, and ensure that all projects align with Haraakah | حركة’s mission of improving physical and mental well-being. The role also involves representing the company in high-level stakeholder meetings, building partnerships, and promoting the brand within Saudi Arabia and the wider region.Qualifications Strong leadership, people management, and team-building skills, with experience guiding diverse, high-performance teams.Strategic planning and business development skills, including the ability to design growth strategies and cultivate long-term client and partner relationships.Operational and project management skills, such as budgeting, resource allocation, and overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder events or programs.Communication and relationship-management skills, including clear verbal and written communication and confident representation of the organization in public and client-facing settings.Experience in sports events management, corporate wellness, hospitality, or related industries, preferably within Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.Understanding of corporate culture, employee engagement, and workplace well-being trends, with a passion for promoting physical and mental health.Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sports Management, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree is an asset.Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly beneficial.Ability to work on-site in Riyadh, with flexibility to