Marketing Services Director - Saudi

Strategic Leadership and Innovation

• Drive visionary leadership in strategic planning development and implementation of annual/multiyear marketing plans for KSA clients enhancing Visas client marketing agenda.
• Leverage highimpact sponsorship assets strategic partnerships and advisory services to deliver on Visas business priorities including driving crossborder transactions growing premium segments and accelerating eCommerce volumes.
• Uncover new market opportunities to deliver valueadded services to clients and cardholders driving market penetration and growth.
• Spearhead digital marketing transformation to help clients drive a more focused and efficient effort on accelerating customer acquisitions deepen spends engagement and improving loyalty and retention rates leveraging cuttingedge digital tools and datadriven strategies.
• Adapt and localize global and regional marketing initiatives to address specific market needs and opportunities ensuring they resonate and drive engagement within KSA.
• Activate global sponsorship and product platform initiatives across KSA maximizing their impact and visibility.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Foster robust collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients agency partners third parties and the government.
• Lead and engage crossfunctional teams to execute client marketing initiatives ensuring alignment and synergy between marketing and business objectives.
• Optimize Marketing VIK (ValueinKind) plans to deliver on client and Visa objectives enhance efficiency and deliver maximum client value leveraging internal and external partnerships.

Qualifications :

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 810 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 6 years of work experience with a PhD
• Strategic visionary with a strong commercial acumen and exceptional negotiation skills.
• Datadriven decision maker capable of leveraging insights to create engaging marketing opportunities and drive strategic outcomes.
• Master planner and project manager with a proven ability to deliver flawless execution and impactful results.
• Relationship builder and influencer adept at forging strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders and negotiating winwin solutions.
• Marketing expert with significant experience in brand management campaign planning marketing strategy and execution.
• P&L savvy with a deep understanding of key financial drivers to build compelling business cases.
• Digital marketing guru with expertise in performance marketing and modern digital practices.
• Experienced client manager with a track record of managing external clients and agencies and developing integrated campaign materials.
• Selfstarter with high energy and a proactive approach to selfmanagement and goal achievement.
• Culturally aware leader committed to fostering an inclusive and multicultural work environment.
• Willingness to travel as required adhering to Visas safety and security policies.

Experience & Qualifications

• Retail banking cards marketing and FMCG experience is a plus.
• Advanced degree in Business Management Advertising or a related field.
• Proven relationship management skills with a track record of excellence.
• Extensive marketing management experience (1012 years) demonstrating outstanding performance and leadership.

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime