Industry Head (English, Arabic)

Overview

• Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 11 years of industry experience in advertising, consultative sales, or business development.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Arabic to engage with clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital advertising, sales, marketing, consulting, or media and understanding of Google’s advertising suite (e.g., Search, YouTube, Display, Video) and the broader digital ecosystem.
• Experience working with the Saudi Arabian market, including understanding of its business landscape, cultural nuances, and key industry players.
• Experience developing and executing complex business plans that drive growth and operational excellence.
• Experience in people management, with an ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Track record of building and managing relationships with C-Level executives and key stakeholders in large organizations.

About The Job

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute short-term and long-term growth strategies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) market, ensuring consistent delivery on quarterly and annual business goals.
• Oversee the management of Google’s advertising business in Saudi Arabia, serving as the primary steward for market health and expansion. Advocate the KSA agenda internally, aligning cross-functional teams on business priorities and driving seamless collaboration to support market objectives.
• Cultivate deep expertise in Saudi market dynamics to anticipate client needs, partner with businesses to solve complex challenges, align marketing objectives, and define clear success metrics.
• Build and nurture trusted strategic relationships with C-level client counterparts, partners, and executive market stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Industry Managers and Account Managers across sites. Set clear team priorities and foster a decision-making culture aligned with Google’s values.
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