Commercial Manager

About the Role

Augustus Media is seeking a Commercial Manager to establish and grow its presence in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading business development, securing partnerships, and expanding revenue opportunities within the local market. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and a strong understanding of digital media and local market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for Augustus in Jeddah.
• Build, manage, and grow relationships with clients, agencies, brands, and strategic partners.
• Pitch and secure commercial partnerships, branded content opportunities, and advertising solutions.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of leads and revenue opportunities.
• Represent Augustus in the local market and build a strong commercial network in Jeddah.
• Support the day-to-day leadership of the Jeddah office and help establish local operations.
• Work closely with content and editorial teams to ensure commercial opportunities align with the brand and audience.
• Support the growth of the platform and brand presence in Jeddah through market insight and relationship-building.
• Contribute to local commercial planning and help shape the Jeddah market strategy.
• Attend weekly meetings and contribute to commercial planning and business development discussions.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of campaigns and partnerships.

Candidate Profile

This role is suitable for a professional with 2-5 years of experience who understands the pace of digital media and possesses strong local market awareness. The individual should be prepared to contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture with a positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn attitude.

Professional Development

• Continue building emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Develop industry presence and professional relationships where relevant.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements.

Company Culture

The Commercial Manager will champion Augustus Media’s culture and values in day-to-day work and collaborate with their line manager to develop SMART performance objectives.