Business Director - Communications Consultancy

MSL Group Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSL Group Middle East is seeking an experienced Business Director to lead a portfolio of key client accounts, driving senior relationships, strategic direction and commercial growth in Riyadh.

You will collaborate with strategy, creative, digital, social, data and production teams to deliver integrated communications solutions and leverage Publicis Groupe capabilities to unlock new opportunities.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in communications, PR, or agencies.
• Proven experience leading major client accounts in a senior client-facing role.
• Strong track record across brand, digital, social and data-driven communications.
• Experience managing a team of approximately 6–8 people.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience growing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
• Excellent understanding of end-to-end communications ecosystem, including digital, data and technology.
• Experience planning and delivering integrated, multichannel campaigns.
• Strong communication, storytelling, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Preference for someone currently located in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
• Lead the strategic, operational and delivery requirements across assigned accounts.
• Translate client business needs into clear strategic and creative opportunities.
• Oversee the development and execution of integrated, multichannel campaigns.
• Ensure work is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain client satisfaction and resolve challenges.

Skills

Senior client relations

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Campaign management

Data-driven decision making

Business growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

We are growing our team at MSL. We are on the lookout for an experienced Business Director to join the team. You will lead a portfolio of key client accounts, taking ownership of senior client relationships, strategic direction, operational excellence and commercial growth.

Working closely with the Business Lead and senior agency leadership, this role will bring together teams across strategy, creative, digital, social, data and production to deliver integrated communications solutions. The Business Director will also leverage capabilities across Publicis Groupe to unlock new opportunities and deliver the Power of One.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
• Lead the strategic, operational and delivery requirements across assigned accounts.
• Translate client business needs into clear strategic and creative opportunities.
• Oversee the development and execution of integrated, multichannel communications campaigns.
• Ensure work is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain strong client satisfaction and take ownership of resolving challenges.

Commercial Growth

• Take accountability for the performance, health and growth of the assigned client portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and generate new business.
• Lead the development of compelling proposals and integrated Groupe solutions.
• Collaborate across MSL and Publicis Groupe capabilities, including media, creative, data and technology.
• Support the development of annual strategic roadmaps that drive client business transformation.
• Bring strategic, creative and analytical thinking to client challenges.
• Challenge briefs constructively and recommend innovative, insight-led solutions.
• Stay ahead of emerging consumer, category and communications trends.
• Champion an always-on innovation mindset that creates a competitive advantage for clients.
• Use data, technology and audience insights to strengthen communications strategies.
• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing account team.
• Set a clear vision and ensure teams understand their priorities and responsibilities.
• Coach team members and support their professional development.
• Build strong collaboration across agency departments and Groupe partners.
• Make confident decisions, manage conflict and take accountability for outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience within a communications, PR, Agency
• Proven experience leading major client accounts in a senior client-facing role.
• Strong track record across brand, digital, social and data-driven communications.
• Experience managing and developing a team of approximately 6–8 people.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience growing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
• Excellent understanding of the end-to-end communications ecosystem, including digital, data and technology.
• Experience planning and delivering integrated, multichannel campaigns.
• Strong communication, storytelling, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
The preference would be to have someone currently located in Riyadh