General Manager

Expertise Recruitment; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a senior leader to spearhead growth initiatives in Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role involves overseeing key client relationships and aligning cross-functional teams to ensure commercial success. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in media or digital marketing, a strong business development track record, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in media or digital marketing with senior leadership.
• Proven track record in client relationship and business development in Saudi market.
• Ability to inspire and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business initiatives for income growth.
• Develop plans to enhance services for existing clients.
• Cultivate strategic alliances and new revenue streams.
• Lead workshops and enhance client positioning.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through proactive management.
• Encourage innovation across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Media strategy

Commercial acumen

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising or related field

MBA

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior leader to spearhead growth initiatives, oversee key client relationships, align cross‑functional teams, and ensure commercial success. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, hands‑on professional with extensive expertise in media strategy, client engagement, and business expansion within the Saudi market. This is a pivotal leadership position for someone who excels in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The position can be based in either Jeddah or Riyadh; however, if located in Riyadh, the candidate must be open to frequent travel to Jeddah.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business initiatives to achieve significant increases in gross income.
• Develop and execute plans to broaden services within the existing client portfolio through innovative, value‑driven solutions.
• Identify and cultivate strategic alliances and emerging revenue streams, particularly in content, data, innovation, and AI.
• Lead and strengthen strategic relationships across all client touchpoints.
• Organize high‑level workshops and deliver thought‑leadership initiatives to enhance client positioning.
• Ensure exceptional client satisfaction through proactive relationship management and reputation‑building efforts.
• Encourage innovation and collaboration across creative, digital, and media teams.
• Promote award‑worthy work and lead the development of impactful media cases for industry recognition.
• Collaborate with data and technology teams to develop and commercialize AI‑enabled media solutions.
• Cultivate a high‑performing team through structured mentorship, skill‑building programs, and performance evaluations.
• Define KPIs and implement a robust annual performance review framework for all team members.
• Foster integration across creative and digital units to ensure seamless delivery for clients.
• Partner with finance and commercial teams to achieve profitability objectives.
• Streamline operational structures and cost efficiencies, including the use of offshoring models where applicable.
• Oversee budgeting, revenue forecasting, and P&L performance to ensure financial health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising or a related field; an MBA is a strong advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in media or digital marketing, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management within the Saudi market.
• Deep expertise in media strategy, planning, buying, and digital transformation.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, build, and retain top‑performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience with P&L management and profitability enhancement.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.