Business Director
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
Ogilvy
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Management
Client Relationship Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Business Unit Director
An individual who possesses a strong retail, brand & digital client service background to nurture and develop a portfolio of brands.
Responsibilities
Include but not limited to:
CLIENTLead both your clients projects, along with supervision and management of the accounts team within your portfolio, ensuring a constructive and creative operating environment.Represent the point of view of the agency with integrity and resolve.Elevate the clients perception of the agency from an advertising supplier to a valued business partner, within the context of the total marketing mix, not just advertising.You build strong and enduring relationships with clients. You also have a deep understanding of the clients business and of the key broader factors and trends shaping their markets and categories and how Ogilvy can best drive real business IMPACT.FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYEnsuring that the revenue target for the portfolio is achieved and mined with intersections across the OSA group.Ensuring that the client scope is fully deployed & the out-of-scope opportunities are identified and converted.Contributing to the good financial management of the business, improving profitability and margin.Annual comms plan, SOW development & budgetingDelivery of business growth plan during the fiscal year.PEOPLE MANAGEMENTEnsure staffing levels match the need of the client.Review, interrogate and validate deliverables across the board to maintain a high standard of work, spot potential issues and ensure that the information provided is contextualized and clear enough for all stakeholders.Conduct annual Goal Setting & Career Conversations with each member of the team, aligned to the business KPIs for the yearIn liaison with various department heads ensure the team is adequately skilled and trained to deliver ahead of client expectations.STRATEGIC & CREATIVE SOLUTIONUnderstanding and implementing Brand Stewardship both as a philosophy and a process.Ensure all agency briefings will yield impactful creative solutions efficiently.Develop a strong partnership with the Creative & Strategic lead on each account based on a shared commitment to effective solutions.Facilitate first-time selling and timeous execution of creative and media solutions.AGENCY CULTUREEmbody and practice the values of Ogilvy South AfricaUnderstands how best to present the agency's work in a client forum to the best effect.Keep all relevant teams and Heads informed on client/account issues.Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for the role would have the following background:
Min 8 years experience in an account servicing role working on a cross section of retail and brand commsExposure to a digital environmentA minimum of 3 years in a BD role managing and leading a teamAn understanding of all touchpoints relevant to consumers todayStrong ability to control the financials and budgetsAbout you
Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business.Self-motivated with a high energy level, and an enthusiastic team-playerFlexible and open to work in an agile and fast paced environmentSelf-reliant and accountable you should be able to take strategic control of all accounts within your portfolio.Skillful project management
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