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Business Unit Director

Job in Durban, 4056, South Africa
Listing for: Schlemmer
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Client Relationship Manager, Business Management, Business Continuity
Job Description & How to Apply Below

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • 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!

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