Business Director (Social)

OMD Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media agency as a Business Director (Social) in London, where you'll lead major accounts and oversee strategic social media initiatives. This senior role emphasizes leadership, client relationship management, and a deep understanding of social media trends to drive business growth and deliver award-winning campaigns.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership skills to manage major accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen to drive revenue.
• Proven experience managing social media accounts for large brands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creative, strategic, and project delivery.
• Provide senior client support across social strategy.
• Work closely with agency partners to deliver social-first work.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Social Media Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Job description

MG OMD Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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About The Role

Working as part of the multi-award-winning Create Social team at MG OMD, the Business Director will be a senior lead across our largest account and play a key role in the overall team operations. Responsibilities include overseeing creative, strategic, and project delivery, providing senior client support across social strategy, content, and campaigns. The role involves working closely with agency partners and cross-agency teams to deliver social-first work that drives business growth.

About You

• Exceptional leadership skills to manage major accounts, supported by the Head of Social and Create Leadership team, leveraging strong relationships with key social channels.
• Ability to streamline complex relationships into clear processes to optimize team performance.
• Experience in developing talent, directing work, and managing client relationships to deliver measurable results and creative opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen to drive revenue while maintaining value for clients.
• Passion and knowledge of social media industry trends, understanding human behavior that influences social feeds.
• Understanding of client business operations, stakeholder management, and effective communication in their language.
• Proven experience managing social media accounts for large brands, delivering award-winning work, and handling substantial commercial retainers.

About The Agency

MG OMD, established in 1990, is a challenger media agency renowned for craft, trust, and performance in media planning and buying. Part of Omnicom Media Group since 1998, we focus on bespoke approaches, insights, and transparency, helping clients gain competitive advantages through innovative campaigns.

As the second-largest media agency in the UK, we have received numerous awards, including being named Agency of the Year in various industry accolades. We serve top clients like John Lewis, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, and others, driven by our talented team.

We foster a collaborative culture emphasizing diversity, professional development, and employee wellbeing, exemplified by our repeated industry recognitions and employee surveys.

Additional Information

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Roles & Details

• Senior Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Advertising Services