Head of Social Media

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Head of Social Media to spearhead and elevate the social media function for a premier agency based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal leadership position demands a strategic thinker with deep agency experience, operational acumen, and a proven ability to drive high-performing social media teams, develop impactful social strategies, and deliver exceptional client outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in managing large-scale social media operations, fostering business growth, and leading cross-functional collaborations to achieve measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Social Media will be responsible for overseeing the entire social media department, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations. Core duties include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement integrated social media strategies tailored to diverse client portfolios and multi-platform ecosystems, ensuring brand consistency and engagement excellence.
• Department Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing social media team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while optimizing team structures for scalability.
• Governance & Best Practices: Establish and enforce robust social media governance models, operating frameworks, and industry best practices to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.
• Client Engagement & Growth: Drive strategic discussions with senior stakeholders and clients, lead business development initiatives, and deliver compelling pitches and presentations to secure new opportunities and retain existing accounts.
• Content & Performance Optimization: Oversee end-to-end content strategy, paid social campaigns, community management, analytics, and performance optimization to maximize ROI and engagement metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with creative, digital, performance marketing, and account management teams to ensure cohesive and integrated marketing solutions that deliver holistic client value.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring emerging social platforms, industry trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively integrating them into strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Mandatory Requirements

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

• Agency Experience: Minimum of 10 years of dedicated experience leading a Social Media department within a Digital, Creative, or Advertising Agency.
• Team & Operations Management: Demonstrated ability to manage teams and operations of comparable scale, with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Platform & Analytics Expertise: Deep proficiency in social media platforms, analytics, reporting, and performance measurement methodologies.
• Governance & Frameworks: Strong understanding of governance models, operating frameworks, and process optimization techniques to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Client Management: Extensive experience in client-facing roles, strategic consulting, and delivering high-impact presentations to secure and retain business.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and clients alike.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following experiences will be highly advantageous:

• Proven track record of working within the KSA market.
• Hands-on experience in the automotive industry.
• Exposure to managing regional or global client portfolios across diverse markets.
• Familiarity with integrated digital marketing strategies and social commerce initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will embody the following attributes:

• Agency-Native Leader: A professional with a strong background in agency-side social media leadership, deeply embedded in the operational and strategic nuances of the industry.
• Strategic & Operational Excellence: A forward-thinking strategist with a hands-on approach to execution, capable of balancing big-picture vision with meticulous operational detail.
• Client-Facing Prowess: A charismatic and results-driven leader with a proven ability to build and nurture client relationships, drive business development, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• People Leadership: An experienced team leader with a passion for mentoring, developing talent, and fostering a high-performance culture within the department.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume along with the following details to [email protected] or [email protected]:

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