At Gathern, we’re not just a platform, we’re the homegrown Saudi success story that built and leads the alternative hospitality sector across the Kingdom. As the largest peer-to-peer vacation rental marketplace in Saudi Arabia, Gathern enables travelers to explore the country through authentic stays hosted by local residents 🏡 while directly supporting Saudi Vision 2030 by boosting tourism, empowering communities, and expanding accommodation supply.
Backed by our SAR 270 million Series B funding round 💸 led by Sanabil Investments (PIF-owned) and valuing Gathern at over SAR 1 billion! We’re entering an exciting new chapter of growth, innovation, and regional expansion as we prepare for a future Tadawul listing 📈.
With 5M+ users 👥, guests from 150+ nationalities 🌍, a network of 72,000+ hospitality units 🏘️, and more than SAR 2 billion paid to 33,000+ Saudi hosts, Gathern stands as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the Kingdom, holding a 44% national market share and 53% in Riyadh!
This is your opportunity to join a company that’s redefining travel and shaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia!
Job Purpose:
Drive Gathern’s partnership strategy by building and managing high-impact relationships with government entities, tourism agencies, and private sector partners—such as airlines, hotels, banks, and ticketing platforms—with a strong focus on the Saudi Arabian market
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Multi-Sector Partnership Strategy:
Develop and execute partnership strategies across three key areas:
Target-Driven Private Partnerships:
Identify and establish partnerships with companies across all industries where Gathern's target families are customers, employees, or community members.
Strategic Tourism Partnerships:
Build relationships with tourism ministries and agencies, particularly the Saudi Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism.
Market Expansion:
Lead partnership efforts to expand Gathern's reach through strategic private sector relationships
Cross-Cultural Business Development:
Navigate different business cultures and regulatory environments, particularly in the Saudi market.
Strategic Negotiations:
Lead complex, high-value partnership negotiations across diverse industry sectors
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