Business Director

3 hours, 32 minutes ago
Lead
Sales and Business Development
Media.Monks

Media.Monks

Media.Monks is a disruptive global powerhouse connecting content, data, and digital media services to lead brands into a new digital era.

Media
5K-10K
Founded 2001

Description

  • Serve as the primary executive point of contact for a portfolio of senior clients in Kuwait and the broader Gulf region.
  • Build and maintain C-suite relationships while acting as a strategic advisor on business objectives and digital maturity.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews, annual planning sessions, and executive presentations.
  • Own revenue targets for the portfolio with accountability for retention, growth, and profitability.
  • Identify and convert organic growth opportunities across creative production, media, data, and technology offerings.
  • Oversee responses to pitches, RFPs, and new business opportunities in the region.
  • Negotiate contracts, scopes of work, and commercial terms in collaboration with finance and operations.
  • Translate complex digital marketing challenges into clear strategic recommendations and Monks solutions.
  • Champion the use of proprietary technology, AI-powered tools, and data capabilities.
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional delivery teams while mentoring junior client services team members.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, or MarTech, including at least 4 years in a senior client leadership role.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record managing and growing large, complex accounts, ideally with $1M+ annual revenue.
  • Comfort with P&L management and forecasting.
  • Deep knowledge of the digital landscape, including platforms, paid media, social, CRM, and data and analytics.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to build relationships at the board and C-suite level.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams within a complex, matrixed global organization.
  • Strong cultural fluency and understanding of doing business in the Gulf; experience in Kuwait or the broader GCC is strongly preferred.
  • Experience within a global agency network, top-tier consultancy, or specialized marketing technology company is a plus.
  • Passion for emerging AI-driven tools and staying current with culture and the digital landscape is a plus.

Benefits

  • Monks states that all applications must be submitted through its official careers website.
  • The company emphasizes an equitable and inclusive hiring process.
  • Monks is committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment.
  • Employees are encouraged to contribute fresh voices and unique points of view.
  • The role offers the opportunity to work with leading regional and multinational clients across the GCC.

Interested in this position?

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