Business Director

The Place To Be are partnering with a well-established integrated agency in Leeds that delivers strategic, creative, and digital solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. Working across a real mix of sectors and project types, they’re known for building long-term client partnerships, delivering exceptional work, and fostering a collaborative, ambitious culture where people can thrive.

As Business Director, you’ll play a pivotal role within the agency, leading by example and acting as a senior strategic partner to some of the agency’s most important clients. You’ll oversee complex accounts, drive commercial growth, and lead high-level conversations that help shape client businesses and agency success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic client leadership, team development, and business growth. You’ll be a visible leader within the agency, inspiring the team, driving commercial success, and helping the business achieve its growth ambitions.

• Leading senior client relationships and acting as a trusted strategic partner
• Managing and developing a portfolio of complex, high-value accounts
• Driving strategic conversations with key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Leading and supporting new business pitches and agency growth initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing client partnerships and revenues
• Inspiring, mentoring, and developing the Client Services team
• Collaborating closely with creative, strategy, and delivery teams to ensure outstanding work
• Ensuring projects are delivered successfully, commercially, and to the highest standard
• Helping shape agency direction and contributing to wider business objectives

You’re an experienced Business Director or Senior Account Director ready to step into a broader leadership role within an integrated agency. You thrive when building strong client relationships, enjoy influencing at a senior level, and have a natural ability to inspire teams around you.

You’re commercially minded, strategically strong, and passionate about delivering exceptional work that creates real impact for clients.

• Proven experience within an integrated agency
• Strong track record of managing complex client relationships at a senior level
• Experience leading strategic conversations with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading and supporting new business pitches and presentations
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
• Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities
• A collaborative approach and passion for delivering outstanding client service
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and inspire internally and externally