Business Director

OLIVER Agency; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and advertising agency in Vancouver is seeking a Business Director to oversee operations, manage client relationships, and drive creative strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in account management, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $123,250 to $137,750, along with a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional client relationship management with Director level and above.
• Ability to plan and strategize at a senior level.
• Understanding of the creative process for digital, online content, eCom, and print.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Oversee and direct all agency productions.
• Manage the agency team and P&L.

Skills

Account leadership skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Persuasive client relationship management

Education

10+ years of experience in an account role

5+ years of experience managing an account

Background in advertising, design or marketing

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Business Director

About the role:

The Business Director ensures the smooth running of this business. As the senior point of contact for our client, they will be responsible for oversight and direction of all agency productions, managing the agency team and the P&L.

What you will be doing:

• Monthly meetings with senior client team
• P&L management, running reports to ensure the business is profitable
• One on one meetings with team members, both account and creative
• Taking a lead in clients’ marketing and advertising strategies, driving conversations to push the boundaries on creative in briefing sessions
• Promoting the expansion of business with existing clients
• Making staffing decisions on the existing team
• Using your account leadership skills to push clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically

What you need to be great in this role:

• 10+ years of experience in an account role, preferably from advertising agency
• 5+ years of experience managing an account with print, digital and video work
• Experience in professional client relationship management with Director level and above
• A background in advertising, design or marketing
• The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level
• An understanding of the creative process for digital, on-line content, eComm and print
• A persuasive and confident approach to client relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
• Understanding of the Oliver agency model and how work gets done
• The base salary for this position may range from $123,250.00 to $137,750.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learning and listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.