Business Director Communications Consultancy

About the Role

MSL Group Middle East is expanding its team and seeking an experienced Business Director to join the Communications Consultancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading a portfolio of key client accounts, managing senior client relationships, and overseeing strategic direction, operational excellence, and commercial growth. The Business Director will collaborate with the Business Lead and senior agency leadership to deliver integrated communications solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and provide strategic advice.
• Lead strategic, operational, and delivery requirements across assigned accounts.
• Translate client business needs into clear strategic and creative opportunities.
• Oversee the development and execution of integrated, multichannel communications campaigns.
• Ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain client satisfaction and address challenges.

Commercial Growth and Strategy

• Take accountability for the performance and growth of the client portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and generate new business.
• Lead the development of proposals and integrated Groupe solutions.
• Collaborate across MSL and Publicis Groupe capabilities, including media, creative, data, and technology.
• Support the development of annual strategic roadmaps for client business transformation.
• Apply strategic, creative, and analytical thinking to client challenges.
• Challenge briefs constructively and recommend insight-led solutions.
• Stay informed on emerging consumer, category, and communications trends.
• Champion an innovation mindset to create competitive advantage for clients.
• Utilize data, technology, and audience insights to strengthen communications strategies.

People Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing account team.
• Set a clear vision and ensure teams understand priorities and responsibilities.
• Coach team members and support their professional development.
• Build collaboration across agency departments and Groupe partners.
• Make decisions, manage conflict, and take accountability for outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field. The position requires a professional who can lead client accounts, drive commercial growth, and foster strategic innovation within the communications sector.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within MSL Group Middle East. The role involves working closely with various teams across strategy, creative, digital, social, data, and production, as well as leveraging capabilities across Publicis Groupe.