Google Cloud MENA
Industry Head (English, Arabic)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
02/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/04/2026
Job description
The Industry Head (English, Arabic) role at Google Dubai requires driving Large Customer Sales (LCS) growth in the Saudi Arabian market and broader GCC region. The mandate includes leveraging Google’s digital advertising solutions, including Search, YouTube, Display, Video, and AI-powered platforms, to enable businesses to grow and maximize customer success. The role involves advising clients on Google’s broad product range, developing and executing complex business plans, and acting as a strategic partner and thought leader. Responsibilities extend to building trusted relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders, shaping market strategies, and ensuring alignment of cross-functional teams. The position demands expertise in Saudi Arabian market dynamics, marketing objectives, online media, consultative sales, and the broader digital ecosystem, with a focus on operational excellence, driving revenue, and shaping the future of advertising in the AI era. Candidates must bring fluency in English and Arabic and have experience managing high-performing teams and delivering results that impact global businesses.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Architect and execute short-term and long-term growth strategies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) market, ensuring consistent delivery on quarterly and annual business goals
- Oversee the management of Google’s advertising business in Saudi Arabia, serving as the primary steward for market health and expansion, advocating the KSA agenda internally, aligning cross-functional teams on business priorities, and driving seamless collaboration to support market objectives
- Cultivate deep expertise in Saudi market dynamics to anticipate client needs, partner with businesses to solve complex challenges, align marketing objectives, and define clear success metrics
- Build and nurture trusted strategic relationships with C-level client counterparts, partners, and executive market stakeholders
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Industry Managers and Account Managers across sites, set clear team priorities, and foster a decision-making culture aligned with Google’s values
- Drive operational excellence across all team activities, ensuring alignment with Google’s business goals and AI-driven advertising strategies
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in digital advertising and AI-powered platforms to guide strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement and business outcomes
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), market performance, and growth initiatives for the KSA market
- Champion a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional development within the LCS team
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 11 years of industry experience in advertising, consultative sales, or business development
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Experience in digital advertising, sales, marketing, consulting, or media
- Understanding of Google’s advertising suite, including Search, YouTube, Display, Video
- Experience working with the Saudi Arabian market, including understanding of its business landscape, cultural nuances, and key industry players
- Experience developing and executing complex business plans that drive growth and operational excellence
- Experience in people management, with an ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
- Track record of building and managing relationships with C-Level executives and key stakeholders in large organizations