strategic account director

Classera

<div>
 Classera has entered into a long-term, strategic partnership with a Saudi government entity to design, deploy, and scale a global digital training ecosystem dedicated to Islamic Halal standards. This initiative is not a single project or market rollout; it is a multi-year, multi-country transformation program with implications across education, compliance, workforce enablement, and international institutional collaboration.
 
 
 The Strategic Account Director role exists to
 
 own the end-to-end success
 
 of this partnership. This includes delivery accountability, platform evolution, stakeholder trust, international growth, and financial performance under a revenue-sharing model. The role functions as the
 
 central orchestrator
 
 across Classera&rsquo;s global organization and as the
 
 primary strategic interface
 
 with the government partner.
 
 
 This is a
 
 high-visibility leadership position
 
 operating at the intersection of government relations, enterprise technology delivery, international business development, and cross-functional execution. The impact of this role spans Saudi Arabia, the broader Islamic world, and Classera&rsquo;s global partner ecosystem.
 
 
 Core Accountability Statement
 
 
 
 The Strategic Account Director Is Accountable For Ensuring That:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 All contractual, technical, and strategic commitments to the partner are delivered to standard, on time, and at scale
 </li>
 <li>
 The Halal training platform evolves in alignment with partner objectives, regulatory requirements, and global deployment needs
 </li>
 <li>
 Classera&rsquo;s internal teams operate in lockstep toward a unified execution roadmap
 </li>
 <li>
 The partnership expands internationally in a structured, commercially viable, and reputationally sound manner
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial outcomes under the revenue-share model are accurately tracked, reported, and optimized
 </li>
 <li>
 Program Ownership &amp; Partnership Leadership
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The role serves as the
 
 single point of accountability
 
 for the Saudi Halal Training Initiative across all dimensions&mdash;strategic, operational, technical, and commercial.
 
 
 
 Key Leadership Responsibilities Include:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Acting as the primary owner of the partnership governance model, ensuring clarity in decision-making, escalation, and accountability
 </li>
 <li>
 Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the partner&rsquo;s long-term vision, regulatory mandate, implementation roadmap, and success metrics
 </li>
 <li>
 Establishing trusted, high-credibility relationships with senior government stakeholders, including C-level sponsors, program leaders, and operational counterparts
 </li>
 <li>
 Leading structured governance forums such as quarterly business reviews, annual strategic planning cycles, and executive performance readouts
 </li>
 <li>
 Translating partner expectations into executable internal plans and ensuring alignment across Classera leadership
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role requires comfort operating at both
 
 strategic altitude
 
 and
 
 operational depth
 
 , with the ability to shift seamlessly between executive dialogue and delivery detail.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Platform Delivery, Customization &amp; Technical Oversight
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The Strategic Account Director owns
 
 end-to-end accountability
 
 for all platform-related commitments made under the partnership agreement.
 
 
 
 This Includes Oversight Of:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Platform customizations aligned to Halal training requirements, certification workflows, and regional compliance needs
 </li>
 <li>
 Feature enhancements required to support scalability, reporting, content localization, and institutional onboarding
 </li>
 <li>
 Technical integrations with partner systems, regulatory databases, or third-party platforms where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 White-labeling, branding, and user experience adaptations aligned with government and cultural expectations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 To execute this, the role works in close coordination with:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Engineering teams to validate feasibility, timelines, and delivery sequencing
 </li>
 <li>
 Product management to ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned with the broader roadmap
 </li>
 <li>
 PMO functions to track milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery health
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The role is expected to proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints, or scope creep and escalate appropriately to executive leadership with solution-oriented recommendations.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Global Expansion &amp; Business Development Enablement
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Beyond delivery, the role plays a critical part in
 
 supporting the global expansion
 
 of the Halal training initiative.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities Include:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identifying priority Islamic and emerging markets where the Halal training platform can be deployed
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborating with Classera&rsquo;s regional sales leaders, partnerships teams, and local representatives to position the solution effectively
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting market entry strategies, pilot program launches, and executive-level engagements with prospective stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitating introductions and relationship development with ministries, regulators, NGOs, Islamic organizations, and private Halal institutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributing to proposal development, solution design, and commercial structuring for new markets
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 While not a quota-carrying sales role, this position requires a
 
 strong commercial mindset
 
 and the ability to support pipeline growth tied directly to the partnership.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Internal Cross-Functional Orchestration
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 One of the most critical success factors for this role is the ability to
 
 mobilize Classera&rsquo;s global organization
 
 toward a single, coherent execution plan.
 
 
 
 This Includes:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Coordinating efforts across Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Support, PMO, Marketing, and regional Sales teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Establishing clear internal governance rhythms, including weekly or bi-weekly execution reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring all internal stakeholders understand the strategic importance, timelines, and expectations associated with the partnership
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolving conflicts in prioritization, resourcing, or sequencing through influence rather than authority
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The role demands strong internal leadership presence and the ability to drive alignment in a complex, matrixed environment.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Financial Performance &amp; Revenue Share Governance
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The partnership operates under a revenue-sharing model, making financial governance a core responsibility.
 
 
 
 Key Activities Include:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitoring revenue performance linked to the Halal training initiative
 </li>
 <li>
 Tracking operational and commercial metrics such as:
 </li>
 <li>
 Number of institutions onboarded
 </li>
 <li>
 Volume of courses delivered
 </li>
 <li>
 Platform adoption and utilization rates
 </li>
 <li>
 Gross and net revenue generated
 </li>
 <li>
 Preparing structured financial and operational reports for both Classera leadership and the partner entity
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring transparency, accuracy, and auditability of revenue-share calculations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This aspect of the role requires comfort working with finance teams, commercial models, and performance dashboards.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Operational Excellence &amp; Scalable Execution
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The Strategic Account Director is responsible not only for delivery, but for
 
 building a repeatable, scalable operating model
 
 .
 
 
 
 This Includes:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Documenting best practices for onboarding institutions, deploying content, and supporting users across countries
 </li>
 <li>
 Driving continuous improvement in platform usability, onboarding experience, and support workflows
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring the partner receives a consistently high-quality experience at every touchpoint
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating frameworks that allow the Halal training model to be replicated efficiently in new markets
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk Management, Compliance &amp; Cultural Governance
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Given the nature of the initiative, the role carries heightened responsibility for risk and compliance.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities Include:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Early identification of operational, delivery, reputational, or regulatory risks
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring alignment with Saudi government policies, data protection requirements, and contractual obligations
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintaining sensitivity to religious, cultural, and geopolitical considerations related to Islamic education and Halal standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Operating within Classera&rsquo;s governance, escalation, and compliance frameworks
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role demands sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of cultural intelligence.
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Capability Requirements
 
 
 
 Professional Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 7+ years in program leadership, strategic partnerships, enterprise customer success, or large-scale government account management
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong preference for experience in EdTech, LMS platforms, digital learning, or government-led transformation programs
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record delivering complex, long-term initiatives across multiple functions and geographies
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior exposure to Middle Eastern government stakeholders is a significant advantage
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Core Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of technology delivery lifecycles and customization processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizations
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong planning, prioritization, and execution discipline
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial awareness and growth orientation
 </li>
 <li>
 High cultural sensitivity, particularly in Islamic and government contexts
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Project Manager - Saudi Nationals Only

Zimmer Biomet

<div>At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient&rsquo;s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
What You Can Expect</h2>
</div><div>
Strategic Account Managers (SAM) team member are professionals with in-depth knowledge of the healthcare value chain, as well as breadth of experience across multiple disciplines. They partner with hospital management teams and clinical teams to drive complex transformational change, implement innovative strategies, streamline patient-focused care pathways.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
How You'll Create Impact</h2>
</div><div>
Strategic Account Manager / Specialist You will connect with strategic accounts / clients, understand, and analyze their most pressing business problems to deliver high value services which improve their productivity, quality, and competitiveness. You will deliver well scoped operational excellence and pathway optimization projects at target strategic customers through engaging other regional enablers. 
As SAM You will be responsible for maintaining and expands professional relationship with strategically important large customers. At assigned customers, Strategic Account Manager will be responsible for achieving incremental demand of sales quota and assigned strategic account objectives. The Strategic Account Manager represents the entire range of company products and services to assigned customers, while leading the customer account planning cycle and ensuring assigned customers&rsquo; needs and expectations are met by the company. 
You interface with hospital staff (clinical and non-clinical) C-suite and senior management and understand their most pressing problems. As such you are also working as a connection between other enablers consulting, business development colleagues and the clients you serve. Additionally, you will interact with multiple stakeholders within the organization, including Solutions team, market development teams, sales team, etc.
Main job duties / responsibilities are:<ul><li>
 Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.</li><li>
 Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers&rsquo; expectations.</li><li>
 Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts</li><li>
 Proactively lead a joint company-strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for a one and three-year period.</li><li>
 Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis.</li><li>
 Lead solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel. Partner with key hospital stakeholders, influencing them by developing well-articulated situation analysis for change</li><li>
 Develop actionable plans for immediate improvement and costs benefit solutions</li><li>
 Manage and execute end-to-end projects, leading to quantified economic value</li><li>
 Map, understand and assess clinical pathways and patient journeys within a hospital or health system settings</li><li>
 Understand and outline population health trends and impacts on the patient journey and outcomes</li><li>
 Work with accounts to drive complex transformational change, implement innovative growth strategies, streamline patient-focused care pathways and optimize operations</li><li>
 Drive data analytics around clinical, operational and financial outcomes</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What Makes You Stand Out</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Strong and demonstrable project management skills: planning &amp; coordinating, communicating &amp; influencing, relationship building, achieving milestones, resolving issues and managing risks</li><li>
Excellent partnering and collaboration skills (team-player)</li><li>
Customer- and Business-focus and understanding</li><li>
Strong analytical skills</li><li>
Understanding impact of Quality / Regulatory requirements</li><li>
Strong communication skills</li><li>
Project Management</li><li>
Presentation skills</li><li>
Ability to interact with multinational employees on different hierarchy levels</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Your Background</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Demonstrable experience over 3-5 years including relevant experience in business development</li><li>
Healthcare Industry knowledge or experience</li><li>
Experience dealing with hospitals&rsquo; clinical leaders, staff, and C-suite/Sr. Management/stakeholders</li><li>
Experience with working and communicating in international environments, preferably in matrix organizations</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to operate from idea generation, strategy development through detailed implementation and results delivery</li><li>
Demonstrable program management skills: planning &amp; coordinating, communicating &amp; influencing, relationship building, achieving milestones, resolving issues and managing risks</li><li>
Experience in change management</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Physical Requirements</h2>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Travel Expectations</h2></div></div></div><div></div> 
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability</div>

Strategic Account Manager

Solventum

<div>Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers&rsquo; toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:<div>
3M Health Care is now Solventum</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers&rsquo; toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You&rsquo;ll Make in this Role
We are looking for a Strategic Account Manager to join us in Saudi Arabia.
The role is responsible for building and strengthening strategic partnerships across the full Dental Solutions portfolio, with a strong emphasis on Custom Smiles. It also drives mid- and long-term project opportunities and accelerates commercialization through cross-functional collaboration.
Key Competencies:</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Account Understanding<ul><li>
Develops a comprehensive 360-degree overview around the Key Customer. Engages in facilitating multiple key customer stakeholders through the complex buying processes and applies creative ideas and informal influence to advance through the process. Develops solutions for complex problems, which require strong analytical skills and significant interpretation of data.</li></ul>
Enterprise Relationship<ul><li>
Builds and owns relationships with the key stakeholders including C-suite level and enables establishing collaboration on different levels of organization between Solventum and the Key Account.</li><li>
Engages and leads cross-functional teams to drive execution of Strategic Account Plan on the level of respective stakeholders (both business and clinical)</li><li>
Utilizes executive relationships to develop new business models and opportunities incl. leadership for the cross-functional stakeholders' team from Solventum</li></ul>
Value Co-Creation and Communication<ul><li>
Creates value for the Key Account and Solventum by aligning needs and solutions, turning insights on the customer's strategy into commercial programs. Co-creates Value with the customers beyond products to become a long-term strategic partner.</li><li>
Creates compelling sales programs and detailed value propositions to convert competitive product usage to opportunities for Solventum and achieve full Dental Solutions portfolio penetration (R&amp;P, Ortho, CSS) with the strong focus on penetration with Custom Smiles Solutions portfolio</li><li>
Pursues and successfully closes opportunities yielding highest return on investment (ROI). Constructs high-value new product &amp; portfolio introduction opportunities based on extensive market expertise and broad Solventum product portfolio understanding.</li></ul>
Account Plan Development &amp; Execution<ul><li>
Develops and drives aligned Strategic Account Plan focused on customer business challenges as well as growth. Leverages customer/market insight, financial metrics and acumen to aid strategy development, creates complex value proposition to address customer priorities and challenges. Drives execution to improve Solventum&rsquo;s strategic position and increase account share of wallet with focus products and NPIs.</li><li>
Leads annual growth plans negotiations with the key stakeholders, including preparation of comprehensive customer performance analysis and growth expectations. Responsible for commercial terms development in alignment with the channel manager and the business leader.</li></ul>
Skills, experience, and key capabilities<ul><li>
Advanced negotiation and persuasion skills. Ability to negotiate solutions to
</li><li>issues before they arise and influence decisions across management levels to achieve mutually desirable business outcomes.</li><li>
Complex problem-solving skills, conceptual thinking to assess options, making decisions by applying extensive experience and knowledge to solve significantly different problems.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and influential skills, conflict anticipation skills. High-level emotional intelligence. Ability to create and cultivate trust with the internal and external stakeholders. Strong team player.</li><li>
Public speaking and presentation skills, effectively delivers content and the message to the audience though the presentation using various presentation techniques.</li><li>
Strong sense of organization and priority management, ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders requiring structured planning and execution</li><li>
Solid market and industry know-how (competitors, trends, etc.). Deep knowledge of full Solventum DS portfolio / workstreams and comprehensive value proposition against key competitors in R&amp;P, Ortho and CSS</li><li>
A Bachelor level university/college degree is required. Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred</li><li>
5+ years experience in dental digital workstreams
</li><li>Arabic language native and advanced spoken and written English</li></ul>
Work location:
<ul><li>Hybrid (some job duties allow for remote working. However presence at the office in Riyadh is required around twice a week)</li></ul>
Travel: May include up to 30% (national)
If you are interested in this role, please apply sending us a copy of your CV in English. Thank you!
Supporting Your Well-being
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life &ndash; both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.
Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.
Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement 
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Solventum are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the 
terms.</div>

Strategic Account Manager- Dental Solutions

Foreground LLC

Director of Strategy & Client Development (DSD001) Job Description: Foreground is partnering with a global events agency to recruit a sharp, insight-driven, and relationship-led Director of Strategy & Client Development, who will play a dual role in leading the agencys strategic thinking and securing long-term partnerships in Saudi Arabia.This individual will work at the intersection of research, brand understanding, business development, and proposal leadership crafting narratives that win business and build trust with government, corporate, and cultural clients across the Kingdom.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead strategy development across proposals, pitches, and long-term client engagements.</li><li>Build strategic relationships with clients, translating their brand, vision, and program needs into winning experiential concepts.</li><li>Drive proposal excellence managing storytelling, insight generation, value articulation, and partnership structuring.</li><li>Translate Vision 2030 themes and public sector mandates into relevant, brand-aligned creative strategies.</li><li>Serve as a key voice in internal brainstorms, agency growth planning, and account expansion efforts.</li><li>Provide thought leadership, market intelligence, and competitor analysis to shape agency positioning.</li></ul>Ideal Profile<ul><li>10+ years of experience in strategy, brand experience, or agency planning roles, with a strong background in the Saudi market.</li><li>Excellent understanding of Saudi client expectations, government communications, and cultural programming priorities.</li><li>Fluent in written and spoken English; Arabic fluency is a strong advantage.</li><li>Proven success leading strategic proposals and building long-term client relationships in the KSA public or private sector.</li></ul> Required Skills: Intelligence Analysis Strategic Thinking Arabic Partnerships Government Programming Strategy Business Development Research Planning Business English Leadership<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?V5p2YvJYMMNCAQ36JPN1K20cBKsS8E%2b7b" width="0" height="0" />

Director of Strategy & Client Development (DSD001)

Basharsoft

<div>Associate Creative Director (Saudi National)
Location: Saudi Arabia &ndash; Riyadh or Dammam<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Employment Type</h2>
Full-time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h2>
We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Associate Creative Director (ACD) with proven experience in advertising and branding. The ideal candidate will lead the development of integrated creative concepts, oversee content strategy, and manage digital marketing campaigns for major corporate, enterprise, and government clients. This role is open to Saudi nationals only.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>
Lead creative strategy and concept development for campaigns and branding projects</li><li>
Manage the end-to-end execution of digital, social media, and 360-degree marketing campaigns</li><li>
Oversee content creation, copywriting, and messaging frameworks</li><li>
Provide creative direction to designers, writers, and production teams</li><li>
Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients and stakeholders</li><li>
Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and client objectives</li><li>
Collaborate closely with account management, media, and strategy teams</li><li>
Review and approve creative assets to ensure quality and consistency</li><li>
Stay updated on advertising, branding, and digital marketing trends</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>
Saudi national (mandatory)</li><li>
Minimum 3 years experience as an Associate Creative Director</li><li>
Proven background in advertising and branding</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership in managing creative teams</li><li>
Strong portfolio including work for:<ul><li>
Corporates</li><li>
Enterprises</li><li>
Government agencies (required)</li></ul></li><li>
Expertise in:<ul><li>
Content writing and content strategy</li><li>
Digital campaigns and social media marketing</li><li>
Brand development and positioning</li></ul></li><li>
Excellent presentation and client communication skills</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic and English preferred</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Skills</h2><ul><li>
Experience in advertising or branding agencies</li><li>
Experience working on government or large-scale corporate campaigns</li><li>
Strong strategic thinking and creative storytelling</li><li>
Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines</li></ul></div>

Associate Creative Director | Saudi Arabia

British Council

<div>
 
 We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
 
 
 Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.
 
 
 
 We connect. We inspire.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Title: Regional Business Development Director, MENA/SSA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role purpose
 
 
 
 
 The Regional Business Development Director will lead the regional growth strategy for English and Exams (E&amp;E) and manage business development and account management teams in individual countries. As a senior role in the Sales and Partnerships team, reporting to the Global Sales Director and working with the regional E&amp;E leadership team, this role defines and delivers Go-To-Market strategies to grow English, professional, migration, and education products. The postholder will implement new sales and business development models, embedding technology, processes, and collaboration across sales, account management, and customer success, while driving efficiency and sustainable growth within a matrix structure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work as part of the regional English and Exams leadership team to contribute to regional B2B and English strategies with Country Directors and the Global Sales Director, embedding the B2B Sales &amp; Account Management operating model to drive efficiency, alignment, and business targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with global sales, product, and enablement teams to standardise processes, tools, and training, ensuring sales teams have the right resources while promoting role clarity, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Strategy &amp; Planning
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and implement regional and country-level B2B Go-To-Market strategies with Marketing and E&amp;E business leads, contributing to business planning to guide investment, target setting, and income growth.
 </li>
 <li>
 Use global systems, data, and KPIs to manage performance, productivity while strengthening customer insight and supporting better business planning.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Business Development &amp; Account Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support regional B2B sales roles to achieve targets, while ensuring effective account management to protect and grow partner revenue.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive collaboration across countries and functions to maximise value from B2B partnerships, aligned with English, IELTS, Global Assessments, and Education Services strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Embed the B2B sales targeting operating model and provide data-driven insight to improve account management, retention, income growth, and business performance.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Project Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work with the Global Sales Director, capability project teams to embed the B2B sales operating model across the region and lead change management, including roles, structures, technologies, and new ways of working, in consultation with regional and country leads.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop Go-To-Market plans for each country in the region.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Internal Relationships &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Partner with stakeholders across functions and business units to ensure B2B sales and business development strategies align with overall business and financial plans.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Core &amp; Role Competencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates the following cores and role competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Commercial &amp; business development
 </li>
 <li>
 Account &amp; partnership management
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing people
 </li>
 <li>
 Sales management
 </li>
 <li>
 CRM
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications and Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualification
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Desirables:
 
 Degree in Business and/or Marketing &amp; Sales area or equivalent qualification from relevant external professional organisations e.g. CIM, Melcrum, GCN, CIPR, WOMMA etc. (or equivalent experience in relevant discipline)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 
 Essentials
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Extensive experience of managing teams in a global organization, with accountability for sales and/ or business development
 </li>
 <li>
 Significant experience of senior stakeholder management
 </li>
 <li>
 Significant experience of delivering on business targets
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience of strategic and business plan development
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience of managing regional or cross-border teams
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Desirables
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Solution-sales experience in large sectors (e.g. financial services, media, pharmaceuticals tourism, government sector, and ideally education
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Important Information
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Language requirement:
 
 English level at C2 speaking and writing
 </li>
 <li>
 
 British Council Pay band:
 
 SMP/9
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Department:
 
 English and Exams
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Working location:
 
 KSA or Kuwait
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country
 
 :
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 + This role is open to all applicants including those who need to relocate to undertake the role; however,
 
 relocation assistance is not provided
 
 .
 
 
 + Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in the country.
 
 
 + Candidates who do not have a natural right to work in the country will be provided with immigration clearance and visa support as set out by the Local Government. Please note visa approvals are beyond the British Council&rsquo;s control so any job offer will be subject to securing the required right to work
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Closing Date:
 
 Wednesday, 07th Jan 2026 (23:59 ICT)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
 
 
 
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
 
 
 
 We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Safeguarding Statement
 
 
 
 The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council&rsquo;s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
 
 
 If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
 
</div>

Regional Business Development Director, MENA/SSA

dentsu

<div>
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 The Senior Art Director is responsible for leading the design team and delivering high-impact creative work with focus, commitment, and a growing mastery of all aspects of design and art. This role brings big ideas to life with excellence, ensuring creative output reflects the highest standards and positively influences client success.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Execute creative concepts in partnership with copywriters and under the guidance of the Creative Director.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute innovative thinking and develop big ideas that elevate campaigns and client projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present creative concepts and big ideas confidently to clients using a range of presentation techniques.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate concepts into strong visual designs that align with strategic objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Take ownership of creative deliverables, setting the standard for quality and guiding the design team by example.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all creative work embodies the brand&rsquo;s tone, positioning, and identity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver insightful and impactful design executions that drive measurable results for clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead, motivate, and mentor the design team to foster growth and creativity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as a main point of contact for Account Management and Project Management within the creative team.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience).
 </li>
 <li>
 7+ years of experience in design and art direction, preferably within an agency environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong portfolio showcasing big ideas, brand campaigns, and innovative design solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to balance creative excellence with business objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and inspiring creative talent.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Location:
 
 
 
 Riyadh
 
 
 
 Brand:
 
 
 
 Digital Republic
 
 
 
 Time Type:
 
 
 
 Full time
 
 
 
 Contract Type:
 
 
 
 Permanent
</div>

Senior Art Director

Explore 637+ Strategic account director in Riyadh Saudi Arabia this January. Find roles across top companies and apply now to boost your career.