General Manager (Marketing Agency)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Burjline Builders is seeking a General Manager to lead a marketing agency based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in the marketing or advertising industry, possessing significant business acumen and a proven record of driving growth and operational excellence. The General Manager will oversee the agency's operations, including strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, and client satisfaction, blending creative industry knowledge with commercial skills to ensure sustained success and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the agency's long-term strategic vision, business plans, and operational goals to drive sustainable growth.
• Assume full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility, overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize profitability and ensure financial health.
• 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 utilization.
• 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 their expectations are exceeded to build lasting partnerships.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to keep the agency at the forefront of innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all departments to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Team Leadership
• Client Satisfaction
• Business Acumen
• Business Development
• Market Trend Analysis
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Financial Literacy

Work Environment and Experience

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with their skills and experience.