Commercial Manager

ROLE: The successful candidate will play an important role in establishing Augustus’ presence in Jeddah. The role will involve leading business development efforts, securing partnerships, growing revenue opportunities, and supporting the growth of the brand and platform locally. It is ideal for someone who understands the pace of digital media, has strong local market awareness, and is excited by the opportunity to help grow a brand in a new market. SKILLS : Strong background in social media, digital media, digital marketing, or digital management Around 3–5 years of experience in commercial management, business development, partnerships, sales, or a similar role Strong understanding of digital media platforms, branded content, and audience growth Proven ability to identify opportunities, build partnerships, and drive revenue growth Strong knowledge of the Jeddah market, with an existing network considered a strong advantage Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills Commercially minded with a proactive, ambitious, and entrepreneurial attitude Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to targets and deadlines Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams Saudi National KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and develop new business opportunities for Augustus in Jeddah Build, manage, and grow relationships with clients, agencies, brands, and strategic partners Pitch and secure commercial partnerships, branded content opportunities, and advertising solutions Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of leads and revenue opportunities Represent Augustus in the local market and build a strong commercial network in Jeddah Support the day-to-day leadership of the Jeddah office and help establish the local operation Work closely with content and editorial teams to ensure commercial opportunities align with the brand and audience Support the growth of the platform and brand presence in Jeddah through market insight and relationship-building Contribute to local commercial planning and help shape the Jeddah market strategy Attend weekly meetings and contribute to commercial planning and business development discussions Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of campaigns and partnerships PEOPLE : Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture Bring a positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn attitude to the role Work with your line manager to develop SMART performance objectives Champion Augustus’ culture and values in day-to-day work PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continue building emotional intelligence and self-awareness Develop industry presence and professional relationships where relevant Complete all mandatory training requirements ABOUT AUGUSTUS The consumption of media is ever present, yet the mediums and the means are ever evolving. We are a ‘New Media’ company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our vision is to establish and maintain a ‘New Order’ of media advertising with data and content at the heart of everything we do. Augustus is a Middle Eastern digital media company based in Dubai and Riyadh and has been designed to adapt and evolve to this perpetually changing media environment. Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications. Values We understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identified three that sit right at our core. • Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality. • Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist. • Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in how we think, operate and how we act Show more Show less