Account Manager

About the company Our client is a sports technology company working with football clubs and youth academies across the GCC. Our mission is to make player development measurable, so that young players are assessed on evidence rather than opinion. We install fixed cameras at the pitch to capture every match and training session. Our models identify each player, track every touch, and build a development record that follows the player throughout their career. About the role This is not a traditional aggressive hunter role; it is a relationship-focused commercial position designed for someone with deep, established connections across the Saudi football ecosystem (clubs, academies, federations, and sports authorities). You will act as the primary trusted advisor and account manager, introducing our cutting edge AI camera and video analytics technology to football stakeholders, nurturing long-term partnerships, and managing ongoing client success. Responsibilities • Ecosystem Relationship Management: Leverage your existing network across Saudi football clubs, academies, and sporting bodies to build and maintain long-term, trust-based commercial relationships. • Account Servicing & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for clients, guiding them through onboarding, adoption, and ongoing optimization of our sports-tech solutions. • Consultative Positioning: Present and demonstrate AI camera and analytics capabilities tailored to club technical staff, academy directors, and executive leadership. • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with product, technical support, and customer success teams to ensure seamless deployment and high client satisfaction. Qualifications • Industry Native: Mandatory, deep professional roots and an established network within the Saudi football ecosystem (experience working with Saudi Pro League clubs, regional academies, federations, or sports development entities). • Relationship DNA: A natural relationship builder with a proven track record in account management, client retention, and stakeholder engagement rather than pure transactional sales hunting. • Communication: Fully bilingual in professional Arabic and English (verbal and written), with elite presentation and negotiation skills. • Market Presence: Currently based in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh or Jeddah preference) with a strong understanding of the local sports and youth development landscape.