Business Director - Performance

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

Job description

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A world where complexity is the only constant demands a new breed of company. Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing, and technology company purpose-built for the digital era.

Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms: Brave Bison Performance, Brave Bison Commerce, and SocialChain. We are supported by our social-first media network, delivering billions of monthly views across major channels in sport and entertainment on YouTube, Snap, Meta, and TikTok.

We are a global collective passionate about digital, partnering with bold brands to navigate the complexities of modern marketing.

Our mission

In a landscape of evolving platforms, behaviors, audiences, trends, and regulations, our clients’ worlds are increasingly complex. Our role is to simplify this chaos and create clear pathways to growth through dynamic digital solutions.

Our values

We are a diverse team of specialists in social media, digital marketing, and technology. Despite our differences, we share four core values:

• Connected Clarity: We collaborate effectively, connecting clients, partners, and experts to deliver agile, simple solutions.
• Positive Encouragement: We aim to make working with us enjoyable, fostering a sense of belonging and positivity.

We prioritize outcomes over outputs, are goal-oriented, results-driven, data-led, passionate, and continuously honing our craft.

Brave Bison Performance

With over 20 years of experience, we help brands grow through digital media by leveraging data, partners, and technology to capitalize on complexity and accelerate online growth.

We invest in our clients’ success, ensuring mutual wins and advocating for brave digital strategies in a world of opportunities.

Role: Business Director

You will lead strategy, growth, and client management, focusing on nurturing tier-one client relationships and identifying new opportunities. You will also collaborate with our delivery, strategy, and growth teams, reporting to a Client Partner.

Responsibilities

Client Growth

• Drive sustainable growth and set strategic goals.
• Build influential relationships with senior clients.
• Lead productive meetings with clear outcomes.
• Develop proactive ideas aligned with the broader group.
• Achieve growth targets as per the client account plan.
• Manage client relationships, forecasting, and billing.

Team Management

• Set team tone and motivate members.
• Conduct 1:1s and appraisals.
• Set SMART objectives aligned with values.
• Support recruitment and resource planning.
• Deliver on client service roadmaps.

New Business Growth

• Lead or oversee new business opportunities and pitches.
• Focus on delivering innovation, creativity, and value.
• Work with strategy and growth directors on storytelling and outcomes.
• Support marketing efforts through awards and thought leadership.
• Maintain 6-12 months knowledge of online marketing channels, especially Paid Media & SEO.
• Be motivated, passionate about digital, and knowledgeable in analytics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What you’ll get

We offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Calm subscription for mental well-being.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30.
• Christmas closure, birthdays off, and summer hours.
• Online coaching via MoreHappi.
• Remote work options abroad for up to a month annually.
• Performance and salary reviews twice yearly.