Director of Client Services (DCS001)
Job Description:
Foreground is exclusively supporting a global events agency in appointing a service-focused, detail-oriented, and client-obsessed Director of Client Services, based in Riyadh. This role is central to building and nurturing long-term client relationships across the Kingdom, ensuring seamless communication, strategic alignment, and flawless delivery of complex, high-stakes experiential programs.
This individual will lead the account servicing team and act as the clients advocate inside the agency, ensuring every engagement meets expectations, builds trust, and positions the agency as a strategic partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior point of contact for key government and private sector clients in Saudi Arabia.
- Oversee the end-to-end management of accounts, from onboarding to execution to post-event reporting and client retention.
- Lead the client servicing team, ensuring client satisfaction, clear communication, and timely escalation of any issues.
- Collaborate with creative, strategy, and production leads to ensure integrated, client-aligned delivery.
- Actively identify upselling and renewal opportunities, contributing to agency revenue targets and client lifetime value.
- Establish robust account governance processes, reporting structures, and feedback mechanisms.
Ideal Profile
- 10+ years of client services or account management experience in the experiential or creative agency space.
- Demonstrated ability to manage executive-level clients and high-pressure timelines, particularly within Saudi Arabia.
- Deep cultural awareness and ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic.
- High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and professional presence under pressure.
Required Skills:
Escalation Structures Attention To Detail Arabic Onboarding Timelines Account Management Government Strategy Pressure English Communication Management