Business Director

Ogilvy New York; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy London is seeking a Business Director to lead 360 campaign development for a global brand. This role involves strategic client management and collaboration across WPP companies, focusing on delivering high-quality integrated marketing solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in account management and a passion for driving impactful campaigns.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day

Bupa Healthcare

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

Flexible Working Model

1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure

Wellbeing and Health Benefits

Season Ticket Loan

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in account management or marketing.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with large global brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Communication

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Business Director

Ogilvy London, United Kingdom Job Posted Date: 05/21/2025

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.

Department: Account Management

Location: Sea Containers House, 18 Upper Ground, London SE1 9RQ

Full Time/Part time: FT

Reporting into: Managing Partner

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Argos, , Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard.

In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – now in its 12th year.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Business Director. Reporting to the Managing Partner, this role will be focusing on 360 campaign development for one of the most iconic brands in the world The work is brand experience advertising designed to connect with our target audience and build long term relationships, which drive weekly drinking frequency.

You will be working within the WPP Open X model, where the role will involve working with other WPP operating companies, such as Essence MediaCom (end-to-end media thinking and channel planning) and VMLY&R Commerce (shopper comms).

The brand has a very strong culture, which echoes Ogilvy’s own, and it’s a typically a fast-paced, exhilarating, high-energy, highly collaborative, and friendly working environment.

We’re looking for a candidate who has worked on global brands and campaigns before, who is equanimous, proactive, good at simplifying complexity, highly organised, with strong attention to detail. It’s important you’re not fazed by the occasional early morning or evening call.

Ideally you will have a solid understanding of integrated strategy and are knowledgeable in creative development and production for advertising, social, and digital channels. You will lead large and complex projects, driving growth and delivering high-quality work. By design, it’s a blended team in terms of Advertising and Experience backgrounds – across all departments - so you will ideally have experience in both disciplines. You’ll also work very closely with our PR & Influencer and Social capability teams, taking a holistic view of projects and identify future opportunities, while also being able to think on your feet and act decisively as required to problem solve quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and providing strategic insights to help them achieve their goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day communication and ensuring client needs are being met on time and within budget.
• Lead the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of client projects and campaigns.
• Provide thought leadership and innovative ideas to help clients achieve their business objectives and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential clients, collaborating with the agency's new business team to create and deliver compelling pitches.
• Ensure client satisfaction by regularly tracking and reporting on campaign performance and making recommendations for optimization.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and share that knowledge with clients and the agency team.
• Act as a brand steward for clients, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all campaigns and touchpoints.
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in account management, marketing, or related fields, with at least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute complex marketing strategies across multiple channels.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage team members.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining high levels of quality and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and growth for clients.
• Experience working with large global brands and managing complex, multi-national campaigns.
• Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
  
  

If you're an experienced and creative individual with a passion for driving results and fostering diversity, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help us take our agency to the next level!

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
  
  

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.