Director of Public Sector Accounts (PSA001)

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events agency is seeking a Director of Public Sector Accounts to lead key accounts and engage with Saudi ministries and authorities. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in public sector management, possess strong emotional intelligence, and be adept at handling complex relationships and delivering large-scale events. This strategic role is crucial for fostering long-term partnerships in the public sector.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in public sector client management or government engagement.
• Experience with Giga-projects and protocol-sensitive engagements.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with Saudi government clients.
• Oversee RFP responses and strategic narrative development.
• Lead ongoing multi-year programs ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.
• Build relationships with senior officials and protocol officers.

Skills

Public sector client management

Government engagement

Emotional intelligence

Political literacy

Executive presence

Job description

Director of Public Sector Accounts (PSA001)

Job Description:

Foreground is exclusively supporting a global events agency in recruiting a relationship-led, proposal-smart, and government-savvyDirector of Public Sector Accounts , to lead key accounts and strategic engagement with ministries, authorities, and Vision 2030-linked entities.

This role is pivotal in managing the expectations, pace, and complexity of public-sector clients, delivering both large-scale and high-protocol events with precision, trust, and long-term partnership in mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between the agency and its Saudi government clients, managing expectations, contracts, and delivery assurance.
• Oversee RFP responses, commercial structuring, and strategic narrative development for public sector proposals.
• Lead delivery of ongoing and multi-year programs, ensuring compliance, stakeholder alignment, and cultural excellence.
• Build long-term relationships with senior officials, protocol officers, and strategic public affairs stakeholders.
• Guide internal teams in adapting global creative and operational standards to public-sector realities in the Kingdom.

Ideal Profile

• 12+ years in public sector client management, government engagement, or large-scale delivery in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with Giga-projects, national campaigns, and protocol-sensitive engagements.
• Strong emotional intelligence, political literacy, and executive presence.

Required Skills: