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Publicis Groupe Business Unit Director in Johannesburg, South Africa
Company description
Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media, and strategy capabilities.
Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing, and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year, and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries, including South Africa.
The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive, and generous Unicorns of all kinds. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.
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.
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Responsibilities
Day to day, your role includes:
Clientleadand 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 andleveragingclient 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,budgetsand investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
Developing team members through training andidentifyingareas for growth –you’llcoach 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’reopen tonew places,new facesandnew ideas
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Qualifications
We’re looking for a talented Business Unit Director with impressive work experience, which typically includes:
A demonstrated powerful passion for marketing and proven success in bringing the best work to life
Four years of education,6-8yrsyearsof experience (ideally at a creativeATLagency), including eight years of client leadership experience in integrated marketing or a digital scope
A refined understanding of how marketing, creative, planning, media,technologyand analytics integrate
Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking
Superb communication, presentation, and training skills –you’rearticulate, concise,engagingand effective
An impressivetrack recordof project management and performance management skills –you’reknown 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.
Culture commitment:
· We are approachable & globally supportive.
· We are in this together and solution orientated.
· We always do the right thing.
Miscellaneous:
· This role with oversee two sites, one in Cape Town and one in Johannesburg, so travel will be required from time to time.