Performance Strategy Director

dentsu; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing firm is seeking a forward-thinking Performance Strategy Director based in Riyadh. The role involves leading performance-driven strategies, translating data into insights, and mentoring teams. Candidates should have 13-15 years of experience in performance strategy and exceptional storytelling skills. This full-time permanent position welcomes applicants with strong communication abilities and experience in the MENA region, focusing on delivering measurable business outcomes through data-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of experience in performance strategy, media, or digital marketing.
• Proven expertise in search and performance marketing.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance strategy for key clients across markets.
• Translate complex data and platform insights into compelling narratives.
• Mentor and guide performance strategists and planners.

Skills

Performance strategy

Data-driven planning

Search marketing

Storytelling

Bidding strategies

Media efficiency frameworks

Job description

We are looking for a forward-thinking Performance Strategy Director to lead the development of performance-driven strategies across major clients in the MENA region. You will act as the bridge between technology, data, and storytelling — shaping how we use performance media, analytics, and platforms to drive measurable business outcomes.

This is a client-facing (not client-handling) role suited for a confident communicator and storyteller with strong experience in performance strategy, search, and data-driven planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the performance strategy for key clients across markets, ensuring integration of data, tech, and communications thinking.
• Partner with client leads and media teams to define growth opportunities through performance-based frameworks (ROAS, CPA, demand and bidding optimization, etc.).
• Translate complex data and platform insights into clear, compelling narratives that drive decision-making at the client level.
• Collaborate closely with digital, media, and creative teams to build strategies grounded in technology, search, and consumer behavior insights.
• Maintain a strong understanding of performance ecosystems (search, social, commerce, analytics, programmatic) and how they interconnect.
• Support thought leadership initiatives by contributing to internal best-practice playbooks, presentations, and client strategy sessions.
• Mentor and guide performance strategists and planners to foster analytical and storytelling excellence across the team.

Requirements

• 13-15 years of experience in performance strategy, media, or digital marketing — ideally within agency or consultancy environments.
• Proven expertise in search and performance marketing, including bidding strategies, demand analysis, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of technology-driven categories such as telecom, tech, or data-intensive industries.
• Ability to translate data into actionable strategies and articulate them with clarity and confidence to senior clients.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills — capable of simplifying technical concepts for business audiences.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on exposure to performance measurement, attribution, and media efficiency frameworks.
• Regional experience in MENA preferred; however, we welcome candidates with advanced‑market exposure (UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Singapore) and confidence in English communication.
• Experience in AI language models and tools and their application in enhancing strategic analysis, audience understanding, and content optimization.

Location: Riyadh

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent