Franchise Business Manager - Kings League MENA
We are seeking a regional Franchise Business Manager to scale creator-led football franchises, drive revenue, align strategy, and build profitable teams in a digital-first league.
ABOUT THE KINGS LEAGUE
Created and organized by Kosmos, the Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we understand football and sports. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football with the latest trends in esports and new ways of communicating and understanding the world. In this sense, the Kings League has not only managed to "reimagine the game," but has also elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension, making it more accessible to all audiences.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The regional Franchise Business Manager is a key partner to Kings League franchises (teams and sublicensees). You’ll work directly with franchises to build sustainable, professional, and profitable businesses, while aligning Kings League’s brand, product, and operational standards.
You’ll shape a new model of football entertainment through a creator-led, digital-first league that is redefining fan engagement. You’ll have real ownership and impact, managing a region and directly influencing revenue potential, business strategy, and profitability for Kings League franchises.
The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, providing exposure to senior leaders, athletes, creators, and global brand partners, all within a fast-paced, high-growth environment where ideas move quickly from concept to reality. It’s a unique opportunity to learn, lead, and innovate while helping scale a truly global sports and entertainment ecosystem.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Serve as the primary business contact for assigned Kings League franchises, working closely with club presidents and management teams.
Lead regular business reviews (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly) to track performance and drive accountability.
Support franchise commercial strategy, including sponsorship packages, pricing, targets, forecasts, and sales materials.
Proactively identify new revenue opportunities for franchises, in line with Kings League’s global strategy.
Monitor and analyze KPIs across revenue, digital/media performance, costs, and profitability, identifying risks and upside opportunities.
Support budgeting, financial planning, and profit optimization initiatives.
Identify and facilitate strategic introductions between franchises and relevant investors, sponsors, and ecosystem partners, in coordination with Kings League leadership.
Support franchise content, marketing, and fan engagement strategies working cross-functionally with Kings League’s global, digital-first model.
Coordinate closely with internal commercial, marketing, finance, content, and operations teams to ensure alignment, execution, and follow-through.
Facilitate workshops and best-practice sharing across the Kings League ecosystem.
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in consulting, operations, finance, corporate development, strategy, or strategic commercial roles.
Strong business orientation with proven analytical and financial acumen (budgeting, P&L analysis, forecasting).
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong understanding of digital media, content-driven brands, or sports/entertainment ecosystems preferred.
Fluency in English and Arabic
Ability to work effectively across departments, regions, cultures, and time zones.
- Department
- Franchise Business
- Role
- Buisness Manager
- Locations
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia