Business Director

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates OLIVER Agency Full time
ROLE MISSIONWorking in partnership with our client, the
Business Director develops the strategy and has oversight across the output of the team.

In close collaboration with the client, this role understands the complexities around working together with clients on a daily basis and has a strong passion for championing and producing engaging creative work.

The Business Director is a strong strategic thinker who works closely with the client as a long-term business partner; steering the development of their brand and marketing strategy and building lasting relationships with Brand Directors and Brand VP's.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE
Exceptional relationship building skills with a track history of creating long-lasting,
beneficial alliances with
clients
Act as t
he e
scalation point for the client for any issues with your teams,
taking
a problem-solving
attitude and
approach
C
onfident with client
interaction
and challengi
ng
them
when necessary, whilst
maintaining
a positive relationship
The a
bility to
negotiate to create win-win compromises with
the
client on behalf of
the
team
where
needed
Responsible for the guidance and development of the team so great communication is essential; ability to inspire the team and spot potential
Responsible for the guidance and development of the team and able to inspire and spot potential, leading by example, to motivate and inspire
Own the execution ofprojects,run ratesand client satisfaction throughcatchupswith job owners and the weekly account/project management WIP.
Manage the P&L for the team and forecast operational income to senior management.
Implementation of new accounts where applicable.

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL Strong gravitas and the ability to build relationships with senior clients, building trust in the accounts offering.

A team player with a client centric focus and possess the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with your teams and colleagues.

A deep understanding of running an in-house agency.
Competence in managing teams in a matrix environment.
Demonstrate ownership of large or complex clients at GAD level.
Experience in FMCG, Food sectors.

10+ years of relevant experience in:
DigitalPrintMotion GraphicsWeb DesignUX-UIArtworkProductionABOUT OUR COMPANYLots of agencies say they're different. OLIVER is.

OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand's organisation; delivering more effective work at the speed required to drive modern businesses forward.

Using our unique Inside Intelligence methodology, we build specialist, dedicated in-house agencies that collaborate with clients to form better marketing solutions.

Established in 2004, our model is now driven by over 4000 people, working across more than 200 in-house agencies globally.

Clients include The Guardian, Unilever, Barclaycard, PepsiCo, AXA, The AA, Adidas, BMW, Post Office, and 3M.

OLIVER is part of the Inside Ideas Group (IIG), which also includes a global content agency to Adjust your Set, design, experience, and engineering company DARE and property marketing specialists Aylesworth Fleming.

OUR VALUESWe are a company built on our values, we have given you a brief overview below but would love to tell you more.

BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of what's possibleBealways learningand listening to understandBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creationsWe are a company built on our values, we have given you a brief overview below but would love to tell you more.

BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of what's possibleBealways learningand listening to understandBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creationsWe've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER.We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far-reaching action on DE&I in the sector.

We expect everyone to contribute to our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All (suitable) applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.


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