About the role
About Uplift
Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 60 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading global digital advertising company operating in over 130 markets worldwide. Through partnerships with nearly 60 major digital platforms, the company helps businesses expand their reach and maximize advertising opportunities. With a strong international presence and a dynamic, multicultural environment, they offer exciting career opportunities for professionals looking to grow in the digital advertising industry.
Our client, a leading global digital advertising company, is looking for a commercially driven Client Partner to grow X's (formerly Twitter) advertising business in Saudi Arabia.
This is a consultative digital advertising sales role combining new business development, strategic account management, and revenue growth.
You will manage and expand a portfolio of advertisers and agencies, build relationships with senior decision-makers, and help clients achieve their brand awareness and performance marketing objectives through X's advertising solutions.
We're looking for a proactive sales professional with strong commercial instincts, a hunter mentality, and the ability to turn client challenges into measurable business opportunities.
What You'll Do
Drive revenue growth by managing and expanding an existing portfolio of advertisers and agencies, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering against quarterly and annual sales targets.
Build strategic client relationships with senior stakeholders across brands and media agencies, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for account expansion, upselling, and renewals.
Deliver consultative advertising solutions by understanding clients' marketing objectives and developing effective strategies across brand awareness, video advertising, and performance-driven campaigns.
Own commercial performance through strategic account planning, pipeline management, accurate revenue forecasting, and regular business reviews.
Translate campaign insights into growth opportunities by collaborating with Account Managers and internal teams to monitor campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend strategies that increase advertising investment.
Collaborate with internal teams and platform stakeholders to deliver effective client solutions, resolve commercial challenges, and stay informed about advertising trends and platform developments.
What We're Looking For
4+ years of experience in digital advertising sales, media sales, ad tech, or platform partnerships, with proven responsibility for revenue generation and account growth.
Strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian advertising ecosystem, including how brands and agencies plan, buy, and measure digital media campaigns.
Proven business development and account management skills, with the ability to acquire new clients, grow existing relationships, and consistently deliver against revenue targets.
Strong relationships with advertisers and media agencies, or demonstrated success in building relationships with senior marketing decision-makers.
Solid understanding of digital advertising, including campaign formats, targeting, measurement, attribution, and brand versus performance marketing objectives.
Excellent consultative selling, negotiation, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data and campaign insights into actionable recommendations.
Professional fluency in English & Arabic.
A proactive, resilient, and commercially minded self-starter who can work independently, adapt quickly, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What Will Make You Stand Out
An established network of senior decision-makers across Saudi brands, media agencies, and advertisers.
Experience selling digital advertising solutions through global platforms, media owners, publishers, or ad tech companies.
Familiarity with X's advertising products, paid social, video advertising, and campaign measurement solutions.
A proven track record of exceeding sales quotas, expanding client portfolios, and securing new advertising investment.
Experience leading quarterly business reviews, developing joint business plans, and managing strategic accounts.
Strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
A collaborative, coachable mindset combined with commercial ambition and the ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.
What Success Looks Like
Revenue Performance: Consistently achieve quarterly and annual sales targets through strategic account growth and new business development.
Portfolio Growth: Increase advertiser investment through upselling, renewals, and account expansion.
New Business: Develop a strong pipeline and convert new opportunities into sustainable revenue.
Client Partnerships: Build trusted, long-term relationships with leading advertisers, agencies, and senior decision-makers.
Commercial Excellence: Maintain accurate forecasting, disciplined account planning, and effective collaboration across teams.
Market Growth: Strengthen X's advertising presence and expand commercial opportunities across Saudi Arabia.
Why Join?
Global Platform Exposure: Represent X, one of the world's most recognized social media platforms, and help brands unlock new advertising opportunities.
Commercial Ownership: Take responsibility for strategic client relationships, revenue growth, and business development.
Professional Growth: Strengthen your expertise in digital advertising, consultative selling, and strategic account development.
International Environment: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic, multicultural digital advertising business.
Market Impact: Play a key role in expanding digital advertising partnerships across Saudi Arabia.
If you're a results-driven digital advertising sales professional who combines strategic client relationships with a passion for business growth, we'd love to hear from you.
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