Business Director - Digital

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Business Director for one of our key clients - a top-tier integrated marketing and communications agency with a strong presence in the region. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading their Riyadh operations, driving growth, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring top-tier delivery across creative, strategy, media, and engagement functions.

About the Role

The Business Director will act as the strategic lead for the agency's Riyadh hub. This role requires a unique mix of commercial acumen, digital expertise, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for nurturing client relationships, overseeing delivery teams, managing profitability, and helping the agency stay ahead in a fast-evolving market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior clients
• Lead strategic discussions, campaign planning, and performance reviews
• Ensure client satisfaction and long-term relationship growth

Business Development

• Identify and pursue opportunities within current and new sectors (government, semi-government, digital-first)
• Lead RFP responses, pitch development, and commercial negotiations
• Collaborate with leadership on high-value business strategies

Team Management

• Lead a multidisciplinary team covering:
• Account Management
• Creative (Art, Copy, Motion)
• Media (Digital & Search)
• Social & CRM
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and resource planning

Commercial Oversight

• Own the P&L and ensure financial health of the Riyadh operation
• Drive organic growth and identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities
• Oversee budget planning, forecasting, and reporting

Digital & Strategic Fluency

• Understand app-based business needs (e.g. user acquisition, retention, performance optimization)
• Use data and insights to inform marketing and brand strategy
• Collaborate closely with product, media, and UX teams to deliver integrated campaigns

Agency Culture & Representation

• Represent the agency's values and creative standards
• Support leadership initiatives, transformation programs, and operational improvement

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in integrated marketing or advertising (agency-side preferred)
• Strong leadership capabilities across multidisciplinary teams
• Commercially minded with financial management experience (P&L, budgeting, forecasting)
• Digital-first mindset and understanding of platform-based businesses
• Fluent in Arabic and English (a must)

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Advertising

Industries

• Advertising Services and Marketing Services