About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

The Senior Media Executive will lead the development and execution of advanced digital media strategies to enhance the company's online presence, drive engagement, and achieve marketing goals, ultimately driving significant growth and brand awareness for our clients. This role is ideal for someone with at least one year of experience in digital media, who is ready to take on more responsibility, manage projects, and contribute to strategic planning.

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital media strategies to support marketing objectives and enhance brand visibility. 
• Analyze market trends and user data to inform strategy and make data-driven decisions. 
• Design, execute, and oversee digital campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, email marketing, and digital advertising. 
• Manage the end-to-end process of digital media campaigns from concept to execution, including budget management and performance tracking. 
• Develop and manage a content calendar that aligns with marketing goals and audience interests. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create high-quality, engaging content. 
• Plan and manage paid digital advertising campaigns, including PPC, display ads, and social media ads. 
• Implement SEO best practices to enhance organic search rankings and manage SEM campaigns to drive traffic and conversions. 
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for all digital media activities. 
• Provide insights and recommendations based on performance data to improve campaign effectiveness and ROI. 

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in digital media, marketing, or a related role. 
• Proven experience with digital media platforms, content creation, and campaign management. 
• Strong understanding of social media, SEO, SEM, and digital advertising strategies. 
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights). 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. 

• Ability to lead projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Microsoft and InMobi have entered into a strategic partnership. As per this, InMobi will be the exclusive partner for Microsoft’s search inventory. Microsoft Search Advertising empowers the largest advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through paid search engine marketing on the Microsoft Bing Ads platform. InMobi will be responsible for complete business management/transaction across Bing. 

As a Sales Manager in Saudi Arabia you are expected to drive new client acquisition and grow incremental revenue against a targeted list of high potential agencies and advertisers through continuous engagement. You are expected to continually build and maintain a pipeline of clients and agencies to be onboarded to the Microsoft Advertising platform. Collaborate with internal Account Managers and Strategy teams to develop quality customer plans targeted at revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Cultivating strategic client relationships, revenue generation and delivering customized search solutions will be key to your core function. Your success will be measured by specific key performance indicators focused on driving new customer acquisition, product adoption, emphasizing customer experience and optimizing opportunities.  

What is expected out of you?

In the first quarter:

• Understand the Microsoft Advertising Ecosystem in KSA and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Leverage your current relationships in the advertising ecosystem to drive revenue conversations as well as open up new relationships in the industry
• You will be expected to build a healthy predictable pipeline of clients to initiate and successfully close partnership and onboarding discussions.
• Consistently create high value revenue-generating opportunities that will work towards delivering quota expectations.
• Lead regular, impactful engagements with key clients.
• Coordinate with the required teams to help achieve targets.

Second Quarter Onwards:

• Master and grow the activities initiated in the first quarter
• Grow Bing’s share of wallet by continuing to onboard new clients and agencies
• Strengthen relationships with key client and agency stakeholders like (budget decision makers, media planners and senior leadership)
• Collaborate with internal account managers and client poc's to ensure opportunities are leveraged effectively
• Continually strengthen your Search Industry expertise, take personal accountability for your career and personal development;
• Complete required and recommended trainings and apply what you learn to further your growth in role and career progression

Role requirement & expectation: 

• 7+ years of work experience with 5+ years of online media sales/digital advertising experience in Saudi Arabia
• Strong network of clientele in the KSA marketplace and an understanding of the key digital players (Brands, agencies etc.)
• Experience and ability to build a client base from scratch.
• Experience in lead generation, networking, and ad-agency relationship management.
• Experienced Digital media solution seller and talented in storytelling and delivering engaging presentations across all levels of leadership
• Ability to handle and manage key/strategic client relationships and revenue
• Ensure a strong metrics focused approach is applied in business planning and execution
• Proven ability to understand customer needs, create and deliver customized, customer-focused pitches and solutions
• Proven track record of exceptional performance, high productivity, communications skills, and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed revenue goals or targets
• Passion for technology as an enabler for company growth
• Effectively navigate through ambiguity and complexities related to client management
• Practice freedom with responsibility, entrepreneurial mindset and thought leadership.
• Possess excellent communication skills providing transparency and enabling information radiators
• Travel across markets to meet and strengthen partnerships with new and existing clients.
• Bilingual in English and Arabic

Preferred:

• MBA or Advanced degree preferred
• Understanding of the Digital Ecosystem
• Ad-Agency Experience

Location:

Riyadh (frequent travel to Cities within KSA will be required)