Golf Saudi, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Saudi Golf Federation, recently unveiled what is arguably the most ambitious and pioneering strategy in the game’s recent development history. Golf Saudi is looking to recruit a Director of Urban Golf to form part of a dynamic team in one of the fastest growing golf companies in the world.
The Director of Urban Golf will lead the company’s Urban Golf Strategy and realise the vision of introducing golf to the widest possible audience through the development of golf and entertainment assets throughout the country; Golf Simulators, Adventure Golf, Golf Zones, Events and Technology based driving ranges, located in high footfall areas, such as Universities, Shopping Malls and public spaces.
The Director of Urban Golf will lead the exciting initiative and develop the overarching strategy; asset mix, partner and supplier identification, design oversight, financial analysis, pre-opening and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive Urban Golf Strategy; asset type, product mix, geographical roll out, etc.
- Recommendation of third-party partners to assist with provision of IP, technology, equipment, market intel, etc.
- Benchmarking of Urban Golf activations globally to optimize product positioning
- Company and property level business planning
- Provide investment analysis and make recommendations aligned with company KPI’s
- Create facility financials – pre-opening budgets, operational budgets, cash flows, etc.
- Development of pre-opening procurement strategy and recommendations – FF&E, OSE, IT, etc.
- Create and implement all internal SOP’s related to the Urban Golf facilities
- Implement the departmental strategies; F&B, S&M, HR, FM, Finance, Admin, Operations, Instruction, etc.
- Work alongside CDO to determine optimal construction roll out
- Work alongside CFO to create and implement financial plans and operating assumptions
- Work alongside CHRO to develop manning plans, job descriptions, training plans, etc.
- Work alongside CMO to develop comprehensive sales and marketing plan
- Implement the branding and sponsorship strategy.
- Create long term franchising strategy to enhance expansion opportunities
- Develop sustainable Management fees/Payroll and Opex for the entertainment activities.
- Create Loyalty program
Educational Requirements:
- Member of recognised golf industry organisation – CMAE / PGA
- 2 or 4 year degree from accredited college or university in Business Strategy and Planning
Experience Requirements:
- Management Experience
- Past experience in the Urban Golf facility management industry essential (Simulators, Adventure Golf, Tech Driving Ranges, etc.)
- Multi-site experience
- Pre-opening experience preferred
- Middle East work experience preferred
- Ability to manage people
- Strategic thinker
- Innovator and problem solver
- Ability to work flexible hours
This job will require the successful candidate to live in Saudi Arabia
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience
Contact: recruitment@golfsaudi.com
