Business Unit Director

Are you a senior agency leader with a proven track record in managing large client portfolios, leading high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth?

A well established, advertising agency environment is seeking an experienced Business Unit Director to take ownership of a key business unit, manage executive-level client relationships, and lead multiple teams across integrated campaigns.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute, solutions-focused leader who understands how to balance strategy, creativity, performance, and financial management while delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Client & Relationship Leadership

• Act as the key point of contact for executive-level client relationships
• Present confidently at ExCo and senior client forums while remaining hands on when required
• Drive organic growth through client retention and business extensions
• Build trusted partnerships with functional teams delivering client campaigns
• Foster integration across agency disciplines to ensure cohesive delivery
• Advocate agency mission, culture, confidentiality, and operational standards

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Demonstrate strong strategic and commercial acumen internally and with clients
• Develop and refine integrated communication strategies across Digital, ATL, and BTL
• Combine understanding of client businesses with the TTL and digital media landscape
• Drive innovative solutions and ideas to address client marketing challenges
• Apply digital performance marketing insight and optimisation workflows
• Proactively collaborate with internal departments on behalf of clients

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage client budgets effectively and efficiently
• Oversee and control processes
• Deliver accurate reporting to senior management (monthly Manco reporting)
• Plan and manage workflow across multiple teams and a broad client portfolio

• 10-12 years' experience at a senior level within an agency environment
• Proven experience managing a broad portfolio of clients
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple teams
• Full understanding of Digital, ATL, BTL, and integrated media channels
• Digital performance marketing experience with knowledge of creative optimisation tools
• Strong strategic, commercial, and business acumen
• Excellent executive level communication and presentation skills
• Self starter with a proactive, solutions driven mindset

If you are a strategic, commercially minded agency leader ready to take ownership of a key business unit - APPLY NOW!