Group Business Director — Sydney (Hybrid)

Omnicommediagroup; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2 days WFH per week

Job summary

Initiative, part of the Omnicom Media Group, is seeking a Group Business Director in Sydney to lead a flagship financial services client with significant growth ambitions. The role is perm, hybrid (2 days WFH weekly), and will oversee a team of around a dozen high-performing professionals under the Managing Partner.

The role focuses on stakeholder management, deep client insights, strategy and planning across offline/ATL, digital, and addressable media, with accountability for budgets,

Qualifications

• 13+ years' experience in Marketing and/or Advertising and Media.
• 7+ years' experience leading and developing a multi-dimensional team.
• Ability to drive projects from conception to completion.
• Detailed awareness of client business issues, industry trends, consumer trends, promotional resources, market status and competition.
• Understanding of marketing and advertising principles, media concepts and budgets.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain exceptional client relationships, partner relationships and business (+ category) knowledge.
• Drive improvements and exceed benchmarks in client satisfaction and advocacy scores (TRR).
• Develop insightful and innovative Client Action Plans.
• Ensure all client reporting, budget management, authorisation and billing needs are met.
• Active participation in client briefings and align objectives with Strategy, Design and Partnerships leads.
• Educate leadership on client business, culture and industry.
• Guide execution of media negotiations and partnerships.
• Deliver financial goals across client portfolio and monitor profitability.
• Update Managing Partner on utilisation, profitability, and scope of work quarterly.
• Drive a positive and motivating work environment; manage workflows and ensure quality delivery.
• Promote an inclusive environment and lead KPI-driven performance reviews.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Initiative, part of the Omnicom Media Group, is seeking a Group Business Director in Sydney to lead a flagship financial services client with significant growth ambitions. The role is perm, hybrid (2 days WFH weekly), and will oversee a team of around a dozen high-performing professionals under the Managing Partner.

The role focuses on stakeholder management, deep client insights, strategy and planning across offline/ATL, digital, and addressable media, with accountability for budgets,