Managing Director (Creative and Advertising)

About the Client

Our client is a leading global marketing and communications network with a strong footprint across the Middle East. Known for delivering integrated, data-driven, and creatively led solutions, the organization partners with some of the region’s most prominent brands and institutions.

The Role

Our client is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Managing Director to lead and expand operations in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep market expertise, strong client relationships, and a proven track record of driving growth within the Kingdom.

The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing business performance, leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client partnerships, and positioning the agency as a market leader in KSA.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the agency’s vision and growth strategy in Saudi Arabia aligned with regional and global objectives
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams within the KSA market
• Act as a senior advisor to clients on brand, communications, and transformation strategies

Business Growth & Commercial Performance

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and overall financial performance
• Lead new business development efforts, including pitching and client acquisition
• Expand and diversify the client portfolio across key sectors in Saudi Arabia

Client Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level stakeholders and key decision-makers
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, integrated marketing and communications solutions
• Champion client satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnerships

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and delivery excellence
• Implement best practices across processes, governance, and performance management
• Ensure alignment with regional and global standards

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team across strategy, creative, and client servicing
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and performance-driven culture
• Attract, retain, and mentor top talent in the Saudi market

Market Expertise & Representation

• Act as a key spokesperson and representative of the agency in Saudi Arabia
• Leverage deep understanding of local culture, consumer behavior, and regulatory landscape
• Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in digital transformation, media, and communications

Key Requirements

• 12–18+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or communications, with significant leadership exposure
• Proven experience leading business operations in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with strong knowledge of the KSA market
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and managing P&L
• Strong network of senior client relationships within Saudi Arabia
• Experience leading integrated campaigns across creative, digital, media, and data
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach