Senior Account Executive (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

About the Role

Alexander Lyons Solutions is partnering with a global creative and marketing agency undergoing significant expansion in Riyadh. This opportunity offers a chance to join a company with top-notch creative, commercial, and leadership teams, playing a key part in their regional growth.

The Senior Account Executive position belongs to the Client Servicing department and reports to the Account Director. The role involves supporting a major regional client account and goes beyond traditional account management by focusing on project management and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong, authentic client partnerships to become the trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
• Ensure proactive, transparent, and continuous communication to keep clients informed, supported, and valued.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and essential check-in sessions professionally and confidently.
• Manage the coordination of strategy, digital, creative, and communication efforts to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned outputs that meet client goals.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverables meticulously, anticipating obstacles to maintain smooth project flow.
• Monitor project performance, conduct result analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to facilitate client growth.
• Spot opportunities to add value and reinforce partnerships through innovative strategies.
• Assist the Account Manager and Account Director with pitching, new business development, and strategic actions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and maintain detailed records of all client activities, highlighting accuracy and diligence.
• Exhibit initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to exceeding expectations in client service and teamwork.

Required Skills and Experience

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of confidently managing client discussions, meetings, and presentations.
• Proven experience in project management within agency settings, particularly handling integrated marketing campaigns across various channels.
• A proactive problem solver who anticipates client needs, identifies challenges early, and maintains project momentum.
• Coordination skills to collaborate efficiently with creative, strategy, media, and production teams to ensure quality and alignment.
• A collaborative mindset focused on strengthening relationships and discovering growth opportunities within accounts.
• Native or fluent Arabic speaker with proficiency in the Saudi dialect and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sectors such as energy, government, or B2B clients.
• Background managing fast-paced, high-volume accounts where precision and efficiency are critical.
• Familiarity with workflow management systems and structured delivery tools like timelines, trackers, job numbers, and resource planning.

Additional Details

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Working Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM to 6 PM
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid setup with 3 days a week at the client's headquarters in Riyadh and remote work otherwise.
• Salary Range: 16,200 to 18,400 Saudi Riyals per month.
• Seniority Level: Junior to Mid-level with 2-4 years of relevant experience in marketing, digital, creative, or communications agencies.