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Business Director
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Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-01-19
Listing for:
Salt
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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Management
Business Management, Corporate Strategy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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
- 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
- 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
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