Managing Director (Creative and Advertising)
About This Role
About the Client
Our client is a leading global marketing and communications network with a strong footprint across the Middle East. Known for delivering integrated, data-driven, and creatively led solutions, the organization partners with some of the region’s most prominent brands and institutions.
The Role
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Managing Director to lead and expand operations in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep market expertise, strong client relationships, and a proven track record of driving growth within the Kingdom.
The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing business performance, leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client partnerships, and positioning the agency as a market leader in KSA.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the agency’s vision and growth strategy in Saudi Arabia aligned with regional and global objectives
- Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams within the KSA market
- Act as a senior advisor to clients on brand, communications, and transformation strategies
Business Growth & Commercial Performance
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and overall financial performance
- Lead new business development efforts, including pitching and client acquisition
- Expand and diversify the client portfolio across key sectors in Saudi Arabia
Client Leadership
- Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level stakeholders and key decision-makers
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, integrated marketing and communications solutions
- Champion client satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnerships
Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and delivery excellence
- Implement best practices across processes, governance, and performance management
- Ensure alignment with regional and global standards
Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team across strategy, creative, and client servicing
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and performance-driven culture
- Attract, retain, and mentor top talent in the Saudi market
Market Expertise & Representation
- Act as a key spokesperson and representative of the agency in Saudi Arabia
- Leverage deep understanding of local culture, consumer behavior, and regulatory landscape
- Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in digital transformation, media, and communications
Key Requirements
- 12–18+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or communications, with significant leadership exposure
- Proven experience leading business operations in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with strong knowledge of the KSA market
- Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and managing P&L
- Strong network of senior client relationships within Saudi Arabia
- Experience leading integrated campaigns across creative, digital, media, and data
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach
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