Business Director

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThePlaceToBe is seeking an experienced Business Director to lead client relationships and manage high-value accounts in Leeds. This role is crucial for fostering growth, inspiring teams, and ensuring strategic conversations shape client success.

You will need proven agency experience, strong strategic skills, and a collaborative approach to drive the goals of the agency and its clients forward.

If you're ready to step into a pivotal leadership position, apply to join a cohesive, ambitious team that values its people.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspiring, mentoring, and developing the Client Services team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Job description

ThePlaceToBe 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.

About the role

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.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• 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

About you

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.

What we’re looking for

• 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