Job Information
Publicis Groupe Business Director - Communications Consultancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
The Business Director role is responsible for both building client relationships and managing a team, while collaborating with
senior leadership ( Business Lead / CEO), other agency departments (creative, strategy, production) and other potential partners
from Publicis Group (media, Vertical, epsilon, sapient)
This candidate will lead the strategic, operational and delivery aspects of major accounts and own relationships with Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness.
client(s).
They will work closely with the Business Lead of your account(s) and ultimately ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and
revenue growth across your assigned client portfolio.
The Business Director will take responsibility & accountability for the growth of their team and client business, identifying and
developing opportunities to drive new business proposals involving the group capabilities.
Foster the agency’s beliefs and spirit externally-internally, as well as develop and drive vision for the business, aiming to bring
in more business and drive the Power of One development and implementation.
As part of their day-to-day office leadership team, the candidate will work to inspire, mentor, and guide the career development
of your team members
Responsibilities
Lead client conversations and work closely with Business Lead(s) to ensure excellence in strategy, creative
and production.
Oversee strategy, planning, creative execution, production for all assigned client accounts. Responsible
for winning client commitment to the agency and Group’s direction, strategy, recommendations, and
subsequent execution, translating business needs to creative challenges and ensuring a timely delivery
milestone.
Perceived as a trusted advisor by your own clients and as an expert in specific industry, internally and in the
market, by demonstrating deep understanding and knowledge of category.
Be able to define the correct scope, the needed resources and deliver accordingly to financial targets for the
current year.
Support in business development reports alongside other senior agency stakeholders and engage relevant
group resources when appropriate.
Qualifications
10 years experience with a track record in creative, brand, digital, social and data-driven marketing projects in creative agencies, with a strong focus on healthcare communication.
Experience in being client facing in a leading role
Management experience of 3-5 subordinates
Excellent understanding of end-to-end communication eco-system, with a deep understanding of the health industry , communications trends, and latest trends in data and marketing integration.
Experience in planning, strategy, managing and activating multichannel campaigns.
BA degree (or similar)
Additional information
R3844 P4365