Business Director

Publicis Groupe; London, Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency is seeking a Business Director to innovate and lead strategic initiatives for top-tier clients. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing a diverse team, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a proven track record in global client management. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Proven track record with global client portfolios, especially in Retail and Digital.
• Ability to analyze data, spot trends, and create actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary voice for clients, ensuring seamless communication.
• Lead global strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
• Oversee a team of 25 from multiple disciplines.

Skills

Analytical Insight

Effective Communication

Proactive Problem Solver

Job description

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcomis a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Job Description

At Starcom, our Business Directors aren’t just leaders—they’re innovators. As the driving force behind strategic masterminds for top-tier clients, you’ll shape the future of media with ground-breaking solutions and revolutionary ideas. You will be leading everything on this client day to day, from global strategy and thought leadership, through to central coordination and everything in between. You will be the VOICE OF THE CLIENT.We expect this candidate to be the very best and the top of their game. We expect you to be a self-starter who can not only drive the output across the different teams and practices but has the gravitas to manage the complex dynamic of the client and help them prioritise based on their goals vs their needs and wants.

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities: Business Director

• Client Leadership:

  • Serve as the primary voice for clients, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of their needs.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as their trusted partner.

• Strategy and Innovation:

  • Lead global strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
  • Innovate and create opportunities for client growth through data-driven insights.

• Team Management:

  • Oversee a team of 25 from multiple disciplines, ensuring high-quality outputs and team cohesion.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, encouraging continuous learning and development.

• Project Coordination:

  • Manage complex projects, balancing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Ensure flawless execution of strategies, from planning to implementation.

• Operational Excellence:

  • Drive operational efficiency, with a focus on forecasting, invoicing, and process optimization.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices across all client and team activities.

• Business Development:

  • Identify new growth opportunities for clients and Starcom.
  • Lead and participate in pitches to unlock potential business avenues.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Encourage innovative thinking and brave plays in all team activities.
  • Set and achieve high standards for strategic output, never settling for "good enough."

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: Business Director

• Global Experience:Proven track record with global client portfolios, especially in Retail and Digital (social, programmatic, commerce).

• Analytical Insight:Ability to analyze data, spot trends, and create actionable strategies independently.

• Hands-On Leadership:Dive into tools to identify growth opportunities and manage multiple projects with clear prioritization.

• Strategic Thinker:Position solutions to unlock growth with accurate forecasting.

• Team Builder:Foster an inclusive and effective team culture, ensuring seamless project delivery.

• Effective Communication:Strong stakeholder communication with adaptability and emotional intelligence.

• Proactive Problem Solver:Anticipate client needs, identify new opportunities, and drive innovation.

• Pitch Expert:Experience in leading pitches from brief to presentation.

Additional Information

Starcomhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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