Manager - Consulting & Advisory - Sport, Culture & Entertainment

Elevate is a global agency network specialising in fan‑first strategies powered by cutting‑edge insights and proprietary AI technology. Established in 2018, we support over 1,000 ambitious brands across sports, entertainment, consumer products, and retail, delivering personalised strategies that turn followers into devoted fans.Central to our approach is the synergy between our team’s deep expertise and EPIC, which integrates tools for consumer insights, ticketing, property analytics, and more. This combination empowers clients to maximise ROI, enhance fan engagement, and craft campaigns that inspire lasting loyalty.Our team of 500+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow ElevateonX, LinkedIn,a nd InstagramRole OverviewElevate is seeking an accomplished and forward‑thinking Manager - Consulting to join our Consulting & Advisory team in Riyadh. This role is ideal for a management consultant, with sector expertise in sport, culture and entertainment,who is a specialist in delivering strategic projects, managing client relationships, and supporting the team to drive commercial growth across the Middle East.Key ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryProviding leadership and oversight of sponsorship consulting projects for both rights holders and brands.Delivering non‑sponsorship consulting projectsManaging consulting projects end‑to‑end, including deliverables, insights, and client communication.ManagementManaging and mentoring team members, supporting their development and ensuring high‑quality output.Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and develop direct reports.Client & Business GrowthRetaining and growing existing client relationships through strategic guidance and excellent service.Collaborating with the business development team, to support achievement of agreed revenue target.Candidate ProfileExperience & ExpertiseA rounded consulting toolkit, with previous experience working for a reputable consulting firmSignificant sponsorship experience, ideally including work in the Middle East.Strong industry curiosity, with a commitment to continuous learning and network building.A data‑driven mindset, with enthusiasm for integrating insight and improving processes.Willingness to travelA strong network in the GCC (preferred)Experience managing project budgets and managing costRefine presentation skills#J-18808-Ljbffr