Business Unit Director

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Starcom Full time

Job Title: Business Unit Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Unit Director to lead our team and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media planning and buying, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and produce quality work in line with agency processes and global tools.
  • Oversee the delivery of clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
  • Assist with media negotiations and ensure seamless work with ATL and digital strategists.
  • Manage client relationships at all levels and develop other strategists in the team or group.
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies and manage general work output quality.
  • Manage the end-to-end financials of accounts and ensure accurate invoice packs are delivered to clients.
  • Meet hard KPI scores, including financial performance, revenue growth, and client satisfaction.
  • Enter awards annually and set and track spend objectives for various media channels.
  • Report regularly to the Managing Director.

Professional Attributes:

We are looking for a candidate who is energetic, self-starting, and has a good track record of building solid client relationships. The ideal candidate will be a team player, instill confidence, and be well-presented.

Qualifications:

  • Senior Media Specialist with a minimum of 7 years media experience.
  • Thorough understanding of ATL and digital media, planning and buying processes, and media agency processes and tools.
  • Experience managing teams and developing other strategists.

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