Carry1st is Africa’s leading games publisher and monetization platform, helping top global companies grow their player base and revenue across Africa and the Middle East. We launch, localize, and scale games for global audiences, operate the region’s fastest-growing digital top-up shop, and offer a payments platform that boosts revenue by up to 10x in markets with low card usage but high demand for digital content. Our partners include Activision, EA, Riot Games, and NetEase. Backed by investors like a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Sony, Riot Games, and Nas, we’re solving hard problems at the intersection of gaming, fintech, and digital commerce.

As Growth Manager, Gulf Countries, you will be instrumental in driving Carry1st’s expansion and success in the region. You will lead the charge in growing customers and revenue for Carry1st Shop, establishing the platform as the preferred gaming and digital content marketplace across the region. You will achieve this by deeply understanding local gamers’ needs, executing top-tier activations, and forging strategic partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about gaming and digital commerce, eager to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.

You will...

• Lead new customer acquisition and revenue growth for Carry1st Shop in the GCC region, focusing primarily on Saudi Arabia
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with key media outlets, esports organizations, payment providers, brands, and super-apps to amplify Carry1st’s presence and engagement.
• Develop and execute brand awareness and customer acquisition campaigns across relevant channels (possibly paid media, influencers, social media, out of home, traditional press…), always ensuring that the overall CAC is optimised .
• Benchmark competition and ensure Carry1st offers a competitive pricing strategy and an attractive product mix.
• Drive localized marketing strategies to enhance customer retention and lifetime value.
• Act as the key expert for the GCC region, providing insights and recommendations to internal teams and global partners.

Requirements

What makes you a great candidate?

• 3+ years of experience in growth, marketing, or business development, preferably in e-commerce, gaming, or digital content.
• Proven track record of scaling brands and businesses in Gulf countries, with a strong focus Saudi.
• Experience building and managing partnerships with media companies, payment providers, esports organizations, or brands.
• Deep understanding of gaming culture in the region and the ability to speak the language of gamers.
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

Benefits

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

• Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
• Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
• Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
• Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create 

Some additional perks…

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively 
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day  

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!

Learn more about Carry1st…

• Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
• VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
• Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market