Overview
Business Unit Director Jobs in Randburg, South Africa at Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Location: Randburg
Overview
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 allocation profitably, and effectively lead teams to create, implement and measure strategic deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Client lead and support on a large portfolio of clients
- Eloquently articulating our views on digital business philosophies, keeping clients up to date on industry context
- Taking on an influential role in supporting new business initiatives and leveraging client relationships in the development of business growth
- Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry and how customer needs are adapting, and developing relevant case studies on client businesses
- Deliver strategic client presentations and providing recommendations that are concise, insightful and on point
- Partnering with clients and capability partners to build active brands
- Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
- Developing team members through training and identifying areas for growth – you’ll coach them to close talent gaps and motivate them to develop skills
- Driving the culture of Digitas and managing capabilities to adapt to changing environments and needs
- Overseeing deliverables of extended internal team to ensure client needs are met
- Incorporating Delivery Management group (DM) on projects when complexity of project calls for their need
- Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas
Qualifications
- A demonstrated powerful passion for marketing and proven success in bringing the best work to life
- Four years of education, 6-8 years of experience (ideally at a creative ATL agency), including eight years of client leadership experience in integrated marketing or a digital scope
- A refined understanding of how marketing, creative, planning, media, technology and analytics integrate
- Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking
- Superb communication, presentation, and training skills – you’re articulate, concise, engaging and effective
- An impressive track record of project management and performance management skills – you’re known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate
- CRM/CVM experience is an added advantage
- Digital Commerce working experience and understanding is essential
Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.
Additional information
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
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Title: Business Unit Director
Company: Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Location: Randburg, South Africa
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