Head of Property

Link x Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Link X Talent is seeking a Head of Property to lead the growth of a Saudi online real estate marketplace. The role requires extensive experience in the Saudi real estate sector and a deep understanding of digital property platforms, listings, and monetization models.

You will shape strategy, build partnerships with developers and brokers, manage listings, drive user acquisition, and collaborate with product, technology, and marketing teams to enhance the platform and ensure regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in real estate with marketplace/digital platform exposure.
• Proven track record in leading online real estate marketplaces or property portals.
• Deep knowledge of Saudi Arabian real estate market and regulatory environment.
• Strong network with agencies, developers, brokers, and property owners.
• Experience with digital business models, lead generation, and platform monetization.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to drive revenue and growth.
• Experience collaborating with product, technology, marketing, and sales teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall property business strategy for growth and profitability.
• Drive expansion of the real estate marketplace, listings, sales, and rentals.
• Develop partnerships with developers, brokers, agencies, landlords, and owners.
• Oversee acquisition, onboarding, and management of listings.
• Drive user acquisition and engagement among buyers, sellers, tenants, and professionals.
• Develop revenue strategies from subscriptions, ads, and leads.
• Collaborate with product, tech, marketing, and sales to improve the platform.
• Identify opportunities for new digital services and features.
• Monitor performance metrics: listings, engagement, leads, revenue, market share.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations and maintain key relationships.
• Develop business plans, budgets, forecasts, and KPIs for the property division.
• Ensure operations align with Saudi real estate regulations and standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing property team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team management

Business development

Marketplace management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Marketing, or related discipline

Job description

Head of Property – Real Estate Marketplac e

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Property to lead and drive the growth of a real estate business operating within an online marketplace environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Saudi real estate sector, combined with a strong understanding of digital property marketplaces, online listing platforms, property portals, and technology-driven real estate business models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall property business strategy, ensuring growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
• Drive the development and expansion of the real estate marketplace, including property listings, sales, rentals, and other monetization opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with real estate developers, brokers, agencies, landlords, and property owners to increase platform inventory.
• Oversee the acquisition, onboarding, and management of property listings across the online platform.
• Drive user acquisition and engagement strategies targeting property buyers, sellers, tenants, and real estate professionals.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to generate revenue through listing subscriptions, featured advertisements, lead generation, and other platform-based revenue models.
• Work closely with product, technology, marketing, and sales teams to enhance platform functionality and user experience.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new digital services, features, and innovative solutions within the property marketplace.
• Monitor platform performance, including listing volumes, customer engagement, lead conversion, revenue generation, and market share.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer behavior to identify business opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations and establish long-term relationships with key real estate stakeholders.
• Develop business plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance KPIs for the property division.
• Ensure the platform's property operations align with applicable Saudi real estate regulations and industry standards.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing property business team.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in the real estate industry, with significant exposure to property business development, commercial operations, or marketplace management.
• Proven experience in leading or managing an online real estate marketplace, property portal, digital property platform, or technology-driven real estate business.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian real estate market and its business ecosystem.
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with real estate agencies, developers, brokers, and property owners.
• Experience in digital business models, online property listings, lead generation, and platform monetization.
• Strong commercial background with a proven ability to drive revenue, business growth, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience working closely with product, technology, sales, and marketing teams.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Mandatory Requirements

• Must currently be based in Saudi Arabia.
• Must hold a valid Saudi Iqama.
• Arabic speaking is mandatory, good English communication skills are preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience with an online property marketplace, real estate portal, or digital property platform is highly preferred.