Job Details
Type: Full Time
Post Date: 30+ days ago
Industry: Other
Job Description
Working in partnership with our client, the Business Director develops the strategy and has oversight across the output of the team.
In close collaboration with the client, this role understands the complexities around working together with clients on a daily basis and has a strong passion for championing and producing engaging creative work.
The Business Director is a strong strategic thinker who works closely with the client as a long-term business partner; steering the development of their brand and marketing strategy and building lasting relationships with Brand Directors and Brand VP's.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE
Exceptional relationship building skills with a track history of creating long-lasting, beneficial alliances with clients
Act as the escalation point for the client for any issues with your teams, taking a problem-solving attitude and approach
Confident with client interaction and challenging them when necessary, whilst maintaining a positive relationship
The ability to negotiate to create win-win compromises with the client on behalf of the team where needed
Responsible for the guidance and development of the team so great communication is essential; ability to inspire the team and spot potential
Responsible for the guidance and development of the team and able to inspire and spot potential, leading by example, to motivate and inspire
Own the execution of projects, run rates and client satisfaction through catchups with job owners and the weekly account/project management WIP.
Manage the P&L for the team and forecast operational income to senior management.
Implementation of new accounts where applicable.
WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL
Strong gravitas and the ability to build relationships with senior clients, building trust in the accounts offering.
A team player with a client centric focus and possess the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with your teams and colleagues.
A deep understanding of running an in-house agency.
Competence in managing teams in a matrix environment.
Demonstrate ownership of large or complex clients at GAD level.
Experience in FMCG, Food sectors.
10+ years of relevant experience in:
Digital
Print
Motion Graphics
Web Design
UX-UI
Artwork
Production
Established in 2004, we are the first and only company to design, build and run bespoke in-house agencies and ecosystems for brands. Today, we create work that delivers business growth, fame and purpose for over 300 clients in 48 countries and counting. Our unique model moves at the speed of modern business to drive change from the inside out; working smarter to make our clients’ money go further, and helping them build better solutions, systems and brands. Client solutions include Unilever’s U-Studio (a platform used by almost three-quarters of Unilever's brands globally), adidas’ off-shore hub and PepsiCo’s global digital team. In 2020 we were ranked #1 in Adweek’s Fastest Growing list (US) and featured in The Drum’s Honours List of the best businesses that helped shape the year. We are part of the Inside Ideas Group (IIG), which combines specialisms from Adjust Your Set (content and culture), Dare (design, experience and engineering) and Aylesworth Fleming (property marketing). IIG joined marketing technology group, The Brandtech Group (formerly known as You & Mr Jones) in January 2019 to give their clients access to the latest marketing technology solutions. The group includes tech-driven marketing companies, 55, Mofilm, Collectively, Gravity Road, Blood and Mobkoi, and holds strategic investments in leading technology businesses including Pinterest, Niantic, AI Foundation, VidMob, Jivox, Zappar, EVRYTHNG, Automat, Blacktag and Beeswax.
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