Business Director

The Role
Job overview: The Business Director is responsible for driving the growth, profitability, and strategic direction of the agency's operations in Riyadh. This role involves managing key client relationships, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with creative and operational teams to deliver high-quality marketing solutions. The Business Director will be a key leader in identifying new business opportunities and ensuring the agency's offerings align with market trends and client needs. Key Responsibilities: Client Relationship Management: - Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term retention. - Develop and nurture strong, trust-based relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and objectives. - Lead client meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions, providing insights and guidance. Business Development: - Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including pitching for new clients and expanding existing client accounts. - Develop and implement growth strategies in alignment with agency goals, focusing on market expansion and revenue targets. - Collaborate with the leadership team to create proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals. Team Leadership and Development: - Oversee the Riyadh-based team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment. Mentor and develop team members, promoting professional growth and aligning team efforts with agency goals. - Manage resource allocation and workflow to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. Financial Management: - Develop and manage budgets for client projects, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency. Monitor and report on financial performance, including revenue, profit margins, and expenses. Collaborate with the finance team to prepare forecasts and contribute to the overall financial health of the agency. Market Insights and Innovation: - Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and potential areas for growth.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. ? 7+ years of experience in a senior client services or business development role within a creative or marketing agency - Proven track record in managing client relationships and driving business growth ? Strong understanding of the Saudi market, including cultural, social, and economic factors - Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external clients. ? Experience with budget management and financial forecasting. - Knowledge of current business trends and best practices. Skills : - Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. - Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee , grow key client accounts and exceed client expectations. - Ability to leverage industry insights to provide effective solutions to clients.

About the company
Welcome to a time of constantly exciting change that continuously creates opportunities that are sometimes disguised as problems. There has never been more interesting times than the times we live in. Today, everything is possible. All you need is creativity and ambition. And of course, a little courage. As the commerce landscape keeps ever so changing; disruptive technologies seem to be emerging by the day, and innovation keeps improving our everyday life by the minute. Interesting Times indeed. We help clients transform to make the best of these Interesting Times we live in: by rethinking the way your brand creates value, how it delivers on that value, and the way that people consume this value.