General Manager

Invent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event and exhibition production company in Riyadh seeks a General Manager to oversee operations, drive strategic growth, and manage multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in related industries and 5 years in senior leadership. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and strong leadership skills. This full-time executive role offers the chance to impact the company's growth in the GCC market.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in events, exhibitions, fit-out, or production industries.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of factory operations, financial control, and multi-disciplinary team management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with the company vision.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring quality and profitability.
• Lead sales strategy and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership and decision-making

Communication and negotiation

Commercial and financial acumen

Problem-solving and risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, or Management

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Human Resources | Talent Acquisition | Recruitment | Onboarding

Role Purpose

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for leading, managing, and scaling Invent Production by overseeing all business operations including design, production, factory operations, projects, sales, finance coordination, HR alignment, and client delivery.

The GM ensures strategic growth, operational excellence, profitability, quality control, and team performance, while positioning Invent as a leading event and exhibition production company in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term business strategies aligned with Invent’s vision and market positioning.
• Identify new revenue streams (events, exhibitions, rentals, modular systems, content, production solutions).
• Lead market expansion, strategic partnerships, and key client relationships.
• Represent Invent at high-level meetings, negotiations, and industry forums.

2. Operational & Project Oversight

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery (from RFP to handover) ensuring timelines, quality, and profitability.
• Ensure seamless coordination and approve major project plans, execution strategies, and risk mitigation plans.

3. Factory & Production Management

• Oversee all factory operations, fabrication quality, capacity planning, and resource>You allocation.
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• Approve machinery investments, maintenance plans, and production workflows.
• Work closely with Finance toExtern: review budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.

5. Sales, Commercial & Client Relations

• Oversee sales strategy, pipeline development, and bid management.
• Ensure pricing reflects value, quality, and risk, not only competition.
• Lead key client negotiations and high-value proposals.
• Maintain strong relationships with government entities, developers, brands, and agencies.
• Lead department heads across setting clear KPIs, performance reviews, and accountability structures.
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• Ensure proper staffing, succession planning, and team development.
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• Ensure compliance with companyaré policies and internal controls.
• Identify operational and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Report regularly to the CEO / Board on performance, risks, and opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, or Management (© MBA or equivalent is a strong advantage).
• 10–15+ years of experience in events, exhibitions, fit-out, or production industries.
• With at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of factory operations & fabrication, financial control & project margins, proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• High pressure & fast-track execution mindset.
• Strategic yet hands-on management approach.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

Preferred Profile (Highly Valued)

• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC market.
• Background in event production, exhibitions, or design-build environments.
• Experience working with government entities and large developers.
• Strong Arabic & English communication skills.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

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