Business Director - Digital

Overview We are currently recruiting a

Business Director

for one of our key clients – a top-tier integrated marketing and communications agency with a strong presence in the region. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading their Riyadh operations, driving growth, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring top-tier delivery across creative, strategy, media, and engagement functions.

About the Role

The Business Director will act as the strategic lead for the agency’s Riyadh hub. This role requires a unique mix of commercial acumen, digital expertise, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for nurturing client relationships, overseeing delivery teams, managing profitability, and helping the agency stay ahead in a fast-evolving market.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for senior clients

Lead strategic discussions, campaign planning, and performance reviews

Ensure client satisfaction and long-term relationship growth

Business Development

Identify and pursue opportunities within current and new sectors (government, semi-government, digital-first)

Lead RFP responses, pitch development, and commercial negotiations

Collaborate with leadership on high-value business strategies

Team Management

Lead a multidisciplinary team covering :

Account Management

Creative (Art, Copy, Motion)

Media (Digital & Search)

Social & CRM

Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and resource planning

Commercial Oversight

Own the P&L and ensure financial health of the Riyadh operation

Drive organic growth and identify upsell / cross-sell opportunities

Oversee budget planning, forecasting, and reporting

Digital & Strategic Fluency

Understand app-based business needs (e.g. user acquisition, retention, performance optimization)

Use data and insights to inform marketing and brand strategy

Collaborate closely with product, media, and UX teams to deliver integrated campaigns

Agency Culture & Representation

Represent the agency’s values and creative standards

Support leadership initiatives, transformation programs, and operational improvement

Key Qualifications

Proven experience in integrated marketing or advertising (agency-side preferred)

Strong leadership capabilities across multidisciplinary teams

Commercially minded with financial management experience (P&L, budgeting, forecasting)

Digital-first mindset and understanding of platform-based businesses

Fluent in Arabic and English (a must)

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Advertising

Industries

Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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