Overview
Matchday Events Senior Specialist Jobs in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia at Al-Ahli Club Company
Title: Matchday Events Senior Specialist
Company: Al-Ahli Club Company
Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Job Overview:
The Matchday Events Senior Specialist is responsible for creating the atmosphere and fan-facing experience that makes every Al Ahli Club Company matchday memorable. From fan village concepts to in-bowl music, big screen content, and stadium branding, this role brings the matchday to life beyond the pitch. The Specialist works closely with the Compliance & Permits team to ensure that all fan-facing activations are safe, permitted, and on-brand, while also coordinating with Partnerships to deliver sponsor activations seamlessly within the matchday experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, plan, and execute the fan village experience for every home matchday including entertainment, activations, and fan engagement activities.
- Own the in-bowl matchday atmosphere curating music, playlists, big screen content, and crowd engagement moments that elevate the fan experience.
- Manage all matchday branding and signage across the stadium, ensuring consistency with Club and sponsor brand guidelines.
- Coordinate sponsor activations within the matchday experience, working with Partnerships to ensure seamless integration and partner satisfaction.
- Develop event production timelines and run-of-show documents for every home match, ensuring all elements are planned, rehearsed, and executed flawlessly.
- Source, manage, and evaluate event production vendors, entertainment talent, and activation suppliers.
- Monitor fan feedback and engagement during events, identifying opportunities to enhance the matchday experience.
- Support special events, fan days, and community activations as needed by the department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in event production, fan experience, or matchday entertainment ideally within professional sports, live events, or entertainment.
- Experience working with production vendors, entertainment talent, and branding agencies.
- Familiarity with stadium operations and sponsor activation requirements is desirable.
Skills:
- Creative thinker with a passion for fan experience and live entertainment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills able to manage multiple events and deadlines.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills, comfortable working across departments and with external vendors.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
- Good eye for branding, signage, and visual presentation.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is strongly preferred.