Business Director

Business Director 

Department: Account management / Advertising
Location: London
Contact type: FTC - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Full Time/Part time: Full time
Reporting into: Managing Partner

About Ogilvy: 

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Molson Coors (owner of Madrí beer), Valeo Foods UK (owner of Kettle Chips and Rowse Honey), Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard.  

In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – now in its 12th year. 

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Business Director, with a strong understanding of highly strategic and creative integrated accounts. To work on one of our cornerstone creative accounts – across a large drinks portfolio. Previous experience running a fast paced, integrated and highly strategic and creative accounts are a must. Previous experience in FMCG, beverage or alcohol is a bonus too. we are looking for an assertive leader who can build trust of clients and interagency village.  

As a Business Director at our agency, you will lead large and complex projects, driving growth and delivering high-quality work. You will be able to think beyond the short term, identifying potential opportunities, risks, and solutions to help your team achieve their goals. You will be a trusted partner and advisor to mid-level and senior clients, with a thorough understanding of their business objectives and aspirations, and will provide a sounding board for deeper conversations around potential opportunities.

You will actively demonstrate accountability for the agency's performance and the client relationship, managing key stakeholders and engaging with other crafts at our agency to identify potential opportunities and risks. You will be able to take a holistic view of projects or activities and identify future opportunities, while also being able to think on your feet and act decisively as required to problem solve quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and providing strategic insights to help them achieve their goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day communication and ensuring client needs are being met on time and within budget.
• Lead the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of client projects and campaigns.
• Provide thought leadership and innovative ideas to help clients achieve their business objectives and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential clients, collaborating with the agency's new business team to create and deliver compelling pitches.
• Ensure client satisfaction by regularly tracking and reporting on campaign performance and making recommendations for optimization.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and share that knowledge with clients and the agency team.
• Act as a brand steward for clients, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all campaigns and touchpoints.
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in account management, marketing, or related fields, with at least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute complex marketing strategies across multiple channels.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage team members.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining high levels of quality and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and growth for clients.
• Experience working with large global brands and managing complex, multi-national campaigns.
• Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
  
  

If you're an experienced and creative individual with a passion for driving results and fostering diversity, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help us take our agency to the next level!

How we help you Thrive:

•  25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day 
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year 
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they’re here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.

We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.

If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.