General Manager (Marketing Agency)
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a marketing agency in Riyadh. The role involves strategic planning, P&L management, team leadership, and business development to drive growth and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the agency's long term strategic vision, business plans, and operational goals
- Assume full P&L responsibility, overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high performance work culture
- Direct all day to day operations, ensuring seamless project delivery and optimal resource utilisation
- Drive business development initiatives by identifying new market opportunities and cultivating key client relationships
- Serve as senior point of contact for major clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded
- Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to maintain competitive edge
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all departments
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior leadership position (General Manager, Managing Director, or Head of Operations) within a marketing, creative, or advertising agency
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline; MBA highly advantageous
- Demonstrable success in driving business growth, acquiring new clients, and managing a profitable P&L
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong strategic thinking and problem solving capabilities with deep understanding of marketing and advertising landscape
- Excellent financial literacy and commercial acumen
- Experience working within the Saudi Arabian or wider GCC market is highly desirable
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Job Overview
- Job Title: General Manager (Marketing Agency)
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Employment Type: Full Time
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the agency's long term strategic vision, business plans, and operational goals to drive sustainable growth
- Assume full P&L responsibility, overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to maximise profitability
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high performance work culture
- Direct all day to day operations, ensuring seamless project delivery, exceptional quality of work, and optimal resource utilisation
- Drive business development initiatives by identifying new market opportunities, cultivating key client relationships, and leading high level pitches
- Serve as the senior point of contact for major clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded
- Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to keep the agency at the forefront of innovation
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all departments to measure success and drive continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior leadership position, such as General Manager, Managing Director, or Head of Operations, within a marketing, creative, or advertising agency
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline. An MBA is highly advantageous
- Demonstrable success in driving business growth, acquiring new clients, and managing a profitable P&L
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team
- Strong strategic thinking and problem solving capabilities, with a deep understanding of the marketing and advertising landscape
- Excellent financial literacy and commercial acumen
- Experience working within the Saudi Arabian or wider GCC market is highly desirable
Benefits
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with their skills and experience
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