Country Manager KSA // BLR WORLD

THE BLR WORLD GROUP

The BLR WORLD Group is an award-winning, energetic, passionate and creative Human Capital Solutions company that is on a mission to bring visitor experiences to life in the most engaging and enthusiastic ways. Dedicated to supporting and empowering the cultural and creative industries, our cutting-edge people-oriented solutions, including human resources consultancy, recruitment, training and operational management remain unrivalled.

About the role

The Country Manager, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (CM-KSA) leads The BLR WORLD Group entity (BLR-KSA) established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its entirety. The CM-KSA is responsible for the overall performance of the business within the country, including sales and business development, marketing and communications, operations, finance and administration, as well as overseeing the successful delivery of multiple live projects. The CM-KSA reports to the General Manager, Global Businesses (GM-GB) and works closely with the executives of The BLR Group and wider senior management teams to develop and execute a growth strategy within the KSA market and ensure that BLR-KSA is meeting its business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of BLR-KSA day-to-day operations, including marketing, business strategy, sales and business development, project management, Human Resources, finance and administration
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key local stakeholders, including customers, partners, and government agencies
• Oversee the development and implementation of processes to ensure efficient and effective company operations
• Develop and implement business strategies that align with the overall goals and objectives of The BLR Group
• Lead, motivate and manage teams of professionals to achieve business goals
• Manage budgets and finances of BLR-KSA, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently
• Represent the company by serving as the face of BLR-KSA in a positive and professional manner
• Build a positive image and reputation for BLR-KSA
• Actively contribute to continuous improvements of project management processes and methodologies
• Oversee all local staff, including Project Managers, and provide them with the required support and guidance

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to make informed business decisions
• Start-up experience would be beneficial
• Growing / developing business in an entrepreneurial environment
• Business Management and Client and/or Team Management experience
• Sector experience to include Culture, Events, Hospitality, Leisure or Tourism
• Some exposure to HR, Recruitment, Training or Operations desired
• Arabic speaking preferred
• KSA National preferred (if not, then most know the Kingdom well)
• Additional wider GCC / international experience would also be beneficial
• Must be a good fit with The BLR Group culture - energetic and fun!

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate teams
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

• Budget management
• Financial planning
• Reporting
• Risk management

Location & Commitments

• Riyadh-based, with some national and international travel
• Full-time, 5 days a week (flexibility on days according to project needs)
• 9 hours a day, including a 1-hour lunch break (flexibility on hours according to project needs)