Tournament Marketing Manager QAtar-based

Over the last decade, Webrepublic has grown from an ambitious startup into Switzerland’s leading digital agency. We are passionate about innovation, performance, and transparency and serve our clients in more than 12 languages and 30 countries around the world.

In 2022, Webrepublic launched a spin-off on sports and entertainment called #RAWR. For that business, we are looking for a full-time Marketing Manager for FIFA Men’s Youth tournaments (U-20 and U-17). You can drive unique solutions to dynamic challenges and work on the future tournaments, always looking to grow their popularity & improve their experience. We seek a self-starting individual passionate about digital strategies, sports marketing and innovation, based in Qatar, with experience working locally and a fluency in the Arabic language.

This role is a temporary contract, starting ASAP and completing on December 31, 2025. Based on performance, there will be an opportunity to extend the contract and become a permanent team member of #RAWR by Webrepublic.

**Your role will include, but will not be limited to, the following**:

- Coordination of all marketing activities for FIFA Men’s Youth competitions for the upcoming tournament cycle (2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile, the now-annual FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar).
- Deep integration into FIFA’s marketing operations, orchestrating campaigns with Local Organization Committees and FIFA teams
- Guiding Local Organization Committees on the development of tournament promotional plans and approving all domestic marketing activities
- Continued revision and monitoring of local activations, ensuring proper usage of IP, Brand, Commercial Partner integration and more
- Conceptualizing and implementing 360-degree marketing strategies with a strong focus on the tournament's unique business challenges and brand values
- Coordinating Comms initiatives with the Project team, Brand, Corp. Comms, Editorial, Media Relations, Partnerships and Social Media.
- Working closely with partners on projects that require deep understanding, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to listen and learn
- Building & sharing marketplace knowledge by gathering industry data and observing new trends as well as relevant brand and consumer habits
- Analyze marketing measures and performance with a data-driven approach, compiling reports for senior management
- Offer a proven track record in marketing and consulting, particularly in Qatar and/or EMEA
- Have a minimum of four years of experience in digital marketing in sports (agency, rights holder or sponsor), ideally within the same locations mentioned above
- Show a strong passion for Sports, Sports Tech, and Marketing and a proactive approach towards new developments
- Bring a holistic view of the commercial inventory in sponsorship models and digital platforms, branded content, and sports innovation.
- Have excellent organizational skills and a self-starter personality and are fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Additionally, you are open to travel and work remotely.

**On our side, we offer...**
- a young, international, and dynamic work environment that nurtures personal growth and development and allows you to work on exciting projects with some of the world’s leading brands in sports and entertainment
- an opportunity to work within truly flat hierarchies and short decision paths and be part of a young, dynamic, and international team
- An international footprint within our team, clients, and locations that enable both remote, hybrid, and in-office models based on accountability and trust
- an inspiring workplace where you work with the most talented and motivated minds in our industry and get exposure to disciplines beyond your own skill set

**Are you Interested?**

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