Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

What This Role Is About

As an Assistant General Manager for a leading company in the entertainment industry, based in Riyadh, you will play a critical role in overseeing and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver growth, profitability, and exceptional customer experiences. You will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives that strengthen the brand presence across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, ensuring that all business units are working cohesively toward shared objectives.

In this role, you will oversee marketing, sales, operations, and finance functions, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality performance standards across all sites. You will focus on optimizing resources, delivering consistent results, and leading P&L management to secure long-term business success.

Your leadership will be central to shaping the company’s commercial trajectory, elevating its market reputation, and driving sustainable growth in a competitive industry.

The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit

• 8–12 years of progressive leadership experience, with a strong background in general management or senior-level roles.
• Proven track record of driving business growth, profitability, and brand expansion, preferably in the entertainment, leisure, or hospitality sectors.
• Strong expertise in leading cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-country operations, ideally across KSA, Egypt, and Turkey or within the GCC region.
• Solid financial acumen with hands-on experience in P&L management and budget planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills with the ability to inspire, align, and motivate teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities, able to balance short-term results with long-term vision.
• Highly adaptable, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Arabic speaker is highly preferred, but nationality is open.
• Relevant experience in Saudi Arabia is essential, ideally within the entertainment sector, with strong operational and commercial exposure.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic entertainment brand, work closely with executive leadership, and lead a high-performing team across multiple markets to achieve ambitious growth and deliver unforgettable customer experiences.