Head of Social Media

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Head of Social Media to lead and expand our social media practice in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is a pivotal leadership position designed for a social-first professional with a strong background in agency environments, a track record of building and scaling high-performing social media teams, and the strategic acumen to drive impactful social media initiatives for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in social media strategy, analytics, governance, and client engagement, while spearheading innovative campaigns and new business development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Strategy: Lead and oversee the Social Media department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional results across multiple client accounts. Develop and execute integrated social media strategies that align with client business objectives and drive measurable impact.
• Team Development & Management: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of social media professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Innovation & Execution: Drive innovation across content strategy, paid social advertising, community management, influencer marketing, and social listening to enhance brand engagement and performance.
• Governance & Best Practices: Define and implement governance frameworks, operating models, and industry best practices to ensure scalable and efficient social media delivery.
• Analytics & Performance Optimization: Leverage platform insights, analytics, and performance data to optimize campaigns, demonstrate ROI, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Client Engagement & Business Development: Serve as the senior client-facing leader for strategic discussions, workshops, and new business pitches, ensuring alignment with client goals and expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with creative, strategy, digital, media, and account management teams to deliver cohesive and integrated social media solutions.
• Industry Leadership: Stay ahead of emerging trends, platform updates, AI-driven marketing tools, and industry best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Required Skills & Experience

To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Professional Experience: 10+ years in Social Media Marketing, with significant experience gained within a digital, creative, or media agency environment.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record leading a Social Media department or practice of comparable size and scope.
• Platform Expertise: Strong command of major social platforms, including Meta, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Snapchat, and YouTube.
• Analytics & Reporting: Deep understanding of social media analytics, reporting tools, and performance optimization techniques.
• Operating Models & Governance: Experience designing scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and team structures to support efficient delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Presentation & Pitch Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading client presentations, strategic workshops, and business pitches that secure new opportunities.

The following qualifications are preferred but not mandatory:

• Experience working with clients in Saudi Arabia (KSA) or the broader GCC region.
• Automotive industry experience, with a deep understanding of its unique social media dynamics.
• Expertise in influencer marketing, paid social strategies, social commerce, and AI-powered marketing solutions.
• Experience managing enterprise or multinational client portfolios, demonstrating the ability to scale operations and deliver consistent results.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term social media strategies that align with business objectives and drive growth.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Business Development & Pitch Leadership: Lead new business pitches and strategic discussions with confidence, articulating value propositions and securing new opportunities.
• Decision Making: Make informed, data-driven decisions that optimize performance and drive business outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated and cohesive social media solutions.
• Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate team and campaign performance, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and results.

Why Join Us?

As the Head of Social Media, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing social media practice, working with high-profile regional clients across diverse industries. This role offers a competitive compensation package, the chance to shape the future of social media strategy for a fast-growing agency, and the platform to make a significant impact in the digital marketing landscape. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for social media and a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply and become a key driver of our agency’s growth and innovation.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to [email protected] for consideration.