Business Director - Communications Consultancy

The Business Director role is responsible for both building client relationships and managing a team, while collaborating with

senior leadership ( Business Lead / CEO), other agency departments (creative, strategy, production) and other potential partners

from Publicis Group (media, Vertical, epsilon, sapient)

This candidate will lead the strategic, operational and delivery aspects of major accounts and own relationships with Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness.

client(s).

They will work closely with the Business Lead of your account(s) and ultimately ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and

revenue growth across your assigned client portfolio.

The Business Director will take responsibility & accountability for the growth of their team and client business, identifying and

developing opportunities to drive new business proposals involving the group capabilities.

Foster the agency’s beliefs and spirit externally-internally, as well as develop and drive vision for the business, aiming to bring

in more business and drive the Power of One development and implementation.

As part of their day-to-day office leadership team, the candidate will work to inspire, mentor, and guide the career development

of your team members

Lead client conversations and work closely with Business Lead(s) to ensure excellence in strategy, creative

and production.

Oversee strategy, planning, creative execution, production for all assigned client accounts.

Responsible

for winning client commitment to the agency and Group’s direction, strategy, recommendations, and

subsequent execution, translating business needs to creative challenges and ensuring a timely delivery

milestone.

Perceived as a trusted advisor by your own clients and as an expert in specific industry, internally and in the

market, by demonstrating deep understanding and knowledge of category.

Be able to define the correct scope, the needed resources and deliver accordingly to financial targets for the

current year.

Support in business development reports alongside other senior agency stakeholders and engage relevant

group resources when appropriate.

10 years experience with a track record in creative, brand, digital, social and data-driven marketing projects in creative agencies, with a strong focus on healthcare communication.

Experience in being client facing in a leading role

Management experience of 3-5 subordinates

Excellent understanding of end-to-end communication eco-system, with a deep understanding of the health industry , communications trends, and latest trends in data and marketing integration.

Experience in planning, strategy, managing and activating multichannel campaigns.

BA degree (or similar)