Business Director (12-Month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Director for a 12-month maternity cover in London. This role involves leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional out-of-home (OOH) planning for clients and agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in client servicing and strategic planning, with proven results in driving commercial success. Join a passionate team dedicated to reimagining the OOH sector, where your innovative thinking and leadership will contribute to meaningful growth and sustainability in the media industry.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management credentials.
• Excellent OOH knowledge and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver OOH planning for clients.
• Foster strong relationships with senior agency and client contacts.

Skills

Leadership

Client Servicing

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Business Director is responsible for leading a team of direct reports to deliver best-in-class OOH planning for our clients and agencies. They will foster strong relationships with senior agency and client contacts to achieve billings growth targets, innovative work, and commercial objectives. THIS ROLE IS FOR A 12-MONTH MATERNITY COVER.

ABOUT US

At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice, providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We aim to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients while inspiring people and caring for our planet. We are passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive growth in this sector within the media industry—changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable.

In our first 10 years, our focus on intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions has helped us grow into a team of over 300 people worldwide. We have been recognized for our approach to our people, clients, and industry, and we seek to continue and expand upon these successes.

THE ROLE

The Business Director will lead, motivate, and nurture a high-performing team. The successful candidate must have proven leadership and team management credentials, excellent OOH knowledge, and evidence of innovative thinking that has yielded business value for clients.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience leading and managing direct reports within your current team.
• Experience working on large and demanding accounts or with agencies.
• Excellent client servicing skills, with a track record of building strong relationships at a senior level.
• Proven results in driving commercial success.
• Strong strategic planning skills, with experience in large strategic responses for agencies and clients.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

WHY US

“Talon ensures everyone feels welcome and has the tools needed to succeed. We take our responsibility as an employer seriously, not only towards our employees but also our customers and the planet. We constantly strive to improve and ensure our work environment is better than yesterday.”