Head of Social Media📣 Job Ad

About the Head of Social Media Role

The Glove is seeking an experienced Head of Social Media to lead and develop its social media practice. This full-time leadership position is based in the Makkah Region, specifically in Jeddah and Makkah. The role requires a professional with a social-first approach and extensive agency experience, capable of managing high-performing social media teams and driving social strategy for enterprise clients.

Role Responsibilities

The Head of Social Media will be responsible for:

• Leading and overseeing the Social Media department to ensure high-quality delivery across client accounts.
• Developing and executing integrated social media strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team of social media professionals.
• Driving innovation in content strategy, paid social, community management, influencer marketing, and social listening.
• Defining governance frameworks, operating models, and best practices for social media delivery.
• Utilizing platform insights and analytics to optimize campaign performance and demonstrate return on investment.
• Acting as the senior client-facing leader for strategic discussions, workshops, and new business pitches.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Creative, Strategy, Digital, Media, and Account Management.
• Staying informed on emerging social media trends, platform updates, AI-driven marketing tools, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Social Media Marketing, with significant experience gained within a digital, creative, or media agency.
• Proven experience leading a Social Media department or practice of comparable scale.
• Strong expertise across major social platforms including Meta, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Snapchat, and YouTube.
• A deep understanding of social media analytics, reporting, and performance optimization.
• Experience designing scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and team structures.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading client presentations, strategic workshops, and business pitches.

Preferred Experience

The following experience is considered advantageous:

• Experience working with clients in Saudi Arabia (KSA) or the GCC region.
• Experience within the automotive industry.
• A strong understanding of influencer marketing, paid social, social commerce, and AI-powered marketing solutions.
• Experience managing enterprise or multinational client portfolios.

Leadership Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in:

• Strategic Thinking
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development & Pitch Leadership
• Decision Making
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Performance Management

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in the Makkah Region, covering Jeddah and Makkah.