Associate Business Director

LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa); Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned professional to lead client relationships and develop brand strategies. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leadership and various departments to translate business needs into creative solutions. You'll inspire and mentor junior team members while managing day-to-day client interactions. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive new business proposals and develop integrated communication strategies in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for marketing and a proven track record in client management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in communication, digital, or marketing.
• Strong background in brand strategy and integrated communication.

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships and monitor team performance.
• Lead development of end-to-end campaigns with various departments.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Brand Strategy Development

Creative Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Integrated Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Job description

Responsible for building client relationships and monitoring a team, while collaborating with senior leadership (Business Lead / CEO), various departments of the agency (creative, strategy, production), and potential partners from Publicis Group (media, Vertical, Epsilon, Sapient).

Ensure the smooth development of brand strategies and integrated communication, translating business needs into creative challenges and ensuring timely delivery milestones.

Identify and develop opportunities to drive new business proposals involving group capabilities.

Inspire, mentor, and guide the career development of junior team members.

Lead the development of end-to-end campaigns in collaboration with the agency’s departments (strategy, creative services, creative, production) and, when required, with other Publicis Group teams such as media, Publicis Content, Data & Sciences, e-commerce, Sapient, or Epsilon.

Develop, lead, and own the agreed Scope of Work (SOW) per client.

Manage day-to-day client relationships and work with a wide spectrum of clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years in related fields such as communication, digital, or marketing.