Business Unit Director

2 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Ogilvy South Africa Full time

Business Unit Director

An individual who possesses a strong retail, brand & digital client service background to nurture and develop a portfolio of brands.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

  1. CLIENT
  • Lead both your clients projects, along with supervision and management of the accounts team within your portfolio, ensuring a constructive and creative operating environment.
  • Represent the point of view of the agency with integrity and resolve.
  • Elevate the clients perception of the agency from an advertising supplier to a valued business partner, within the context of the total marketing mix, not just advertising.
  • You build strong and enduring relationships with clients. You also have a deep understanding of the clients business and of the key broader factors and trends shaping their markets and categories and how Ogilvy can best drive real business IMPACT.
  1. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  • Ensuring that the revenue target for the portfolio is achieved and mined with intersections across the OSA group.
  • Ensuring that the client scope is fully deployed & the out-of-scope opportunities are identified and converted.
  • Contributing to the good financial management of the business, improving profitability and margin.
  • Annual comms plan, SOW development & budgeting
  • Delivery of business growth plan during the fiscal year.
  1. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure staffing levels match the need of the client.
  • Review, interrogate and validate deliverables across the board to maintain a high standard of work, spot potential issues and ensure that the information provided is contextualized and clear enough for all stakeholders.
  • Conduct annual Goal Setting & Career Conversations with each member of the team, aligned to the business KPIs for the year
  • In liaison with various department heads ensure the team is adequately skilled and trained to deliver ahead of client expectations.
  1. STRATEGIC & CREATIVE SOLUTION
  • Understanding and implementing Brand Stewardship both as a philosophy and a process.
  • Ensure all agency briefings will yield impactful creative solutions efficiently.
  • Develop a strong partnership with the Creative & Strategic lead on each account based on a shared commitment to effective solutions.
  • Facilitate first-time selling and timeous execution of creative and media solutions.
  1. AGENCY CULTURE
  • Embody and practice the values of Ogilvy South Africa
  • Understands how best to present the agency's work in a client forum to the best effect.
  • Keep all relevant teams and Heads informed on client/account issues.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for the role would have the following background:

  • Min 8 years experience in an account servicing role working on a cross section of retail and brand comms
  • Exposure to a digital environment
  • A minimum of 3 years in a BD role managing and leading a team
  • An understanding of all touchpoints relevant to consumers today
  • Strong ability to control the financials and budgets

About you

  • Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business.
  • Self-motivated with a high energy level, and an enthusiastic team-player
  • Flexible and open to work in an agile and fast paced environment
  • Self-reliant and accountable you should be able to take strategic control of all accounts within your portfolio.
  • Skillful project management

  • Business Unit Director

    2 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Digitas Full time

    **Company Description** About Digitas** We’re looking for a Business Unit Director who’ll lead the troops in driving this growth. It’s no small task, but it’s a fun and rewarding one. If you’re up for it, read on. **What you’ll do**: You’ll have a deep understanding of the digital marketing world and the client relationship, manage resource...

  • Business Unit Director

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

    Business Unit DirectorA seasoned professional with a strong retail, brand, and digital client service background is required to nurture and develop a portfolio of brands.Key ResponsibilitiesInclude but not limited to:Lead client projects and supervise and manage the accounts team within your portfolio, ensuring a constructive and creative operating...

  • Unit Director

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

    **NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT (NCDRU)** **(CAPE TOWN, PRETORIA, JOHANNESBURG, OR DURBAN)** **PREFERABLY BASED IN CAPE TOWN** The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career...

  • Business Unit Director

    2 hours ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

    Business Unit DirectorA seasoned professional with a strong retail, brand, and digital client service background is required to nurture and develop a portfolio of brands.Key ResponsibilitiesInclude but not limited to:Lead client projects and supervise and manage the accounts team within your portfolio, ensuring a constructive and creative operating...

  • Unit Director

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

    **HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH UNIT (HIDRU)** (DURBAN, PRETORIA, JOHANNESBURG OR CAPE TOWN) PREFERABLY BASED IN DURBAN The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career...

  • Business Unit Director

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Publicis Groupe Full time

    {"h1": "Business Unit Director Opportunity", "p": "We are seeking a highly skilled Business Unit Director to join our leadership team at Publicis Groupe. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational input to drive business growth and success.Key Responsibilities:* Champion Publicis Communications strategic...

  • Business Unit Director

    2 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

    Business Unit Director An individual who possesses a strong retail, brand & digital client service background to nurture and develop a portfolio of brands. Responsibilities Include but not limited to: CLIENT Lead both your clients projects, along with supervision and management of the accounts team within your portfolio, ensuring a constructive...

  • Unit Director

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

    **CENTRE FOR TUBERCULOSIS RESEARCH** **(CAPE TOWN)** The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. The organisation prides itself on six core values:...

  • Business Unit Director

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

    About the RoleOgilvy is seeking a highly experienced Business Unit Director to lead our retail and brand client portfolio. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional client service.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of account managers and...

  • Business Unit Director

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Business Unit Director to lead our portfolio of retail and brand clients. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for nurturing and developing strong relationships with our clients, driving business growth, and delivering exceptional results.Key ResponsibilitiesLead client projects...

  • Business Unit Director

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ogilvy South Africa Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Business Unit Director to lead our retail and brand communications portfolio at Ogilvy South Africa.Key ResponsibilitiesClient LeadershipLead client projects and manage the accounts team to ensure a constructive and creative operating environment.Represent the agency's point of view with integrity...

  • Business Unit General Manager

    4 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa JSM Business Services Full time

    Our client in Cape Town, who supplies a range of products and services to companies in various economic sectors in South Africa and Southern Africa, wants to appoint a Business Unit (BU) General Manager for their Subsidiary Business based in Pemba, Mozambique within the Cabo Delgado Province. The Mozambican entity is a service company involved in the Energy...

  • Business Unit Manager

    4 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Maspark Sales and Marketing Full time

    As the Business Unit Manager for Gandour in South Africa, you will be responsible for leading and managing a specific business unit within the organization. Your primary focus will be on overseeing and driving the unit's performance, including forecasting, sales, budgets, and trade marketing activities. Your role will require strategic thinking, strong...

  • Unit Director

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Mediclinic Vergelegen Full time

    Main Purpose of JobTo lead a high-quality patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures.Manage and mitigate clinical...

  • Unit Director

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Mediclinic Vergelegen Full time

    Main Purpose of the JobTo lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.Key Responsibilities• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures.• Manage and...

  • National Strategic Business Unit Director

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Recruiters Full time

    Job Title: National Strategic Business Unit ManagerAs a key member of our team at The Recruiters, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced National Strategic Business Unit Manager to lead our Residential and Commercial Direct Expansion Air Conditioning Systems division.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth...

  • National Strategic Business Unit Director

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Recruiters Full time

    Job Title: National Strategic Business Unit ManagerAs a key member of our team at The Recruiters, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced National Strategic Business Unit Manager to lead our Residential and Commercial Direct Expansion Air Conditioning Systems division.About the Role:This is a challenging opportunity for a strategic thinker with a...

  • Executive Housekeeping Director

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Tych Business Solutions Full time

    Executive Housekeeping DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled Executive Housekeeping Director to lead our Housekeeping team at Tych Business Solutions. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping in our 5-star hotel.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and implement housekeeping standards...

  • Director - Business Development

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa IQ-EQ Full time

    **Company Description** IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide. **Job Description** Responsibilities**: The Director - Business Development actively promotes and positions...

  • Sme Business Unit Controller

    4 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    **Position Overview**: The Business Unit Controller will be at the forefront of our operations, driving performance, ensuring customer satisfaction, and spearheading growth initiatives. Your strategic mindset and exceptional leadership skills will be instrumental in propelling our business unit to new heights. With your proven track record and...