Title: General Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary: Generous
An ambitious new marketing agency is being established in Riyadh, backed by one of Saudi Arabia's most respected and diversified business groups. This research-based, strategy-led agency will redefine how culture, strategy, and creativity intersect in the MENAT region — blending world-class insight, strategic thinking, and creative execution. Built for both Saudi and international brands, the agency aims to set a new benchmark for intelligent, insight-driven creativity.
We are looking for a General Manager to help launch and lead this world-class agency from the ground up — a founding leadership role offering the opportunity to build, shape, and scale something exceptional. This is a rare chance to help create a pioneering agency at the heart of the Kingdom's rapidly evolving creative economy. The General Manager will work alongside the CEO to transform vision into structure, process, and performance — building teams, systems, and culture from scratch
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Growth
- Partner with the CEO to co-develop and execute the agency's launch strategy, structure, and go-to-market plan.
- Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of intelligence, creativity, and accountability.
- Establish scalable systems and processes to ensure operational excellence and innovation.
Operations & Commercial Management
- Oversee day-to-day agency operations across strategy, creative, digital, and social functions.
- Manage commercial performance, including P&L, budgeting, KPIs, and forecasting.
- Drive sustainable growth through smart business planning and effective resource management.
Client & Business Development
- Lead key client relationships and oversee the delivery of world-class strategic and creative work.
- Win and grow major accounts through compelling pitches and strong commercial partnerships.
- Build the agency's reputation with senior clients and partners across multiple sectors.
Culture & Vision
- Embody and promote the agency's ethos: strategic, research-driven, and purpose-led creativity.
- Inspire teams to deliver exceptional results with both creative flair and commercial focus.
- Ensure alignment between long-term vision and daily execution.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years in senior leadership (C-suite or equivalent) within a top-tier international marketing or creative agency.
- Proven experience building, scaling, or transforming agencies or major business units.
- Strong understanding of brand strategy, communications, digital, and social marketing.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering for global brands.
- Strategic, commercially minded, and operationally strong with direct P&L responsibility.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Package
- Highly competitive base salary, benchmarked against leading global agencies.
- Meaningful profit-share scheme.
- Full executive benefits, including housing, medical insurance, company car, and annual travel allowance.
