Associate Director

Job description

We’re looking to hire an Associate Director to help us develop engaging, creative, and high-quality strategic communications services for our clients in the private and public sectors.

As an Associate Director at Global Think Group (GTG), you will play a central role in delivering innovative strategies for high-profile projects that make a real difference.

You will lead impactful communication campaigns, collaborate with top-tier clients, and influence critical decisions. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, working on initiatives that shape perceptions and drive change at scale.

Within GTG, you will also have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company driving both business growth and client satisfaction, while mentoring future leaders within the company.

Job requirements

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Direct the development of integrated communications strategies, providing strategic guidance to clients and internal teams
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, providing guidance on reputation management, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement
Oversee and manage multiple client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and achievement of KPIs
Drive cross-functional collaboration between internal teams, including creative, digital and content to execute integrated campaigns
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring trust, satisfaction, and long-term partnership
Actively contribute to business development efforts by drafting proposals and participating in pitches
Monitor industry trends and provide clients with insights and innovative approaches to communications challenges
Assist with managing project budgets and ensure resource efficiency
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

8 to 10 years of experience in strategic communications or related fields
A proven track record in managing high-profile client accounts providing senior clients with clear, confident, and well-informed strategic counsel while under pressure and delivering measurable results
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams

Highly organized with a proven ability to effectively project-manage teams – including managing client expectations against budgets / results

A deep understanding of traditional and digital media landscapes, with established networks and stakeholder relationships
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into actionable insights
Experience in business development, including proposal development
Ambitious while being a team player with strong sense of ownership and the desire to develop and grow both yourself and your team

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, economics, international affairs, politics, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred
Knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s economy, business environment, government landscape and Vision 2030 programs is a plus