Business Director Media (Global Media Agency)
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Our client, a global media agency network, is seeking a seasoned Business Director to join their growing leadership team in Saudi Arabia. This role will play a critical part in driving client growth, leading senior relationships, and shaping strategic media output across key accounts in the market.
The Role
As Business Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile clients, acting as the senior strategic and commercial lead. You will work closely with regional and local leadership to ensure best-in-class media thinking, strong financial performance, and the development of high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead senior client relationships and act as the primary strategic partner
- Own the overall account performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and delivery
- Drive integrated media strategy across digital, offline, data, and performance channels
- Identify and convert new business and organic growth opportunities within existing accounts
- Partner with planning, performance, and activation teams to ensure excellence in execution
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior team members and future leaders
- Ensure governance, compliance, and operational best practice across accounts
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders on cross-market initiatives
Requirements
- 10+ years experience within a media agency environment
- Proven experience operating at Business Director / Account Director / Client Lead level
- Strong understanding of the KSA media landscape and regional market dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex client relationships
- Commercially savvy with experience owning P&L or revenue targets
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within a global or multinational agency network
- Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a leading global media agency at a pivotal growth stage in KSA
- Exposure to flagship regional and global clients
- Strong career progression within an international network
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with the Saudi market
