Business Director Cossette

Business Director (1 year contract)

We’re a driving force behind client growth and team momentum. As the lead on major accounts, you will translate complex client needs into bold, business‑driving solutions and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performance work that doesn’t just meet expectations, it moves the needle. With a rigorous focus on financials and an instinct for opportunity, you will turn trust and long‑term partnership into real, tangible growth for clients and the agency.

• Strategic Client Relationships
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  Act as the trusted voice in the room—guiding clients beyond the ask and into what the future demands. Lead with foresight to shape strategies that anticipate needs and build resilient, results‑driven partnerships.
• Strategic Viewpoint
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  Drive big‑picture thinking grounded in insight. Connect trends to business realities, turning challenges into future‑ready strategies. Activate internal teams to deliver smart, integrated solutions that outperform expectations.
• Financial Accountability
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  Own the numbers and the narrative. Manage forecasting and budget health while partnering with finance to drive profitability. Unlock reinvestment opportunities and sharpen team financial fluency.
• Organic Growth & Business Development
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  Turn steady clients into expanding partnerships. Spot white space, broaden scopes, and push Cossette and Plus Company’s full offering forward.
• Innovation & Strategic Leadership
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  Lead with an entrepreneurial edge. Improve internal workflows, champion cross‑functional collaboration, and fuel innovation. Contribute to new business planning and strategic presentations that shape Cossette’s future.
• Coaching & Team Development
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  Mentor with intent and lead by example. Build a culture of curiosity, accountability, and growth. Develop future‑ready talent who are proactive, integrated, and future‑ready. Model AI and tech fluency to help teams level up and lead smarter.

• 6–10 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in client management, strategic support, budget management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to build strategic, trust‑based partnerships with senior clients and guide long‑term brand growth.
• Expertise in translating complex business challenges into actionable marketing strategies and innovative solutions.
• Strong financial acumen—experienced in forecasting, budget oversight, and driving account profitability.
• Track record of unlocking organic growth and contributing to new business through strategic pitches and presentations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a talent for improving internal processes and spotting growth opportunities.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and how to apply them to build future‑ready brands.
• Fluent in cross‑functional collaboration—able to mobilize creative, strategy, and production teams around high‑impact work.
• Comfortable navigating emerging technologies like AI and integrating tools into day‑to‑day strategies and workflows.
• Committed team leader and coach, with experience developing talent and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Salary range: $90,000 – $125,000 annually, depending on experience.

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality – with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients.
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short‑term stays in other regions.
• Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays.
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency).
• Modern, open co‑working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport.
• Dogs allowed, dedicated play room to support families and private wellness room (in select offices).
• Team social events – holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
• In‑house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations.
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies.
• Internal EDI group(s), programs &…