Business Director – Independent Media Agency - Multi-Channel

Location – London (hybrid)
Salary – up to £73k + benefits

One of the UK’s leading independent media agencies are seeking a Business Director to join and lead across several of their flagship accounts. The Business Director role offers the chance to play a pivotal role in award-winning, cross-channel campaigns which get noticed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a strategic, client-facing environment and enjoys driving commercial success alongside exceptional campaign delivery.

The agency has grown significantly in recent years, picking up multiple awards and industry recognition along the way. With an open, inclusive culture and a strong reputation for delivering creative and measurable work, they’re now looking for a senior leader to play a key part in their continued success.

As Business Director, you’ll take ownership of senior client relationships, lead a team of experienced account handlers, and collaborate with media specialists across strategy, data, digital, and AV.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic media planning and campaign delivery across a range of media channels
• Serve as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and growth
• Collaborate with specialist teams across digital, AV, data and strategy
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of client service professionals
• Take ownership of forecasting, contract performance, and margin management
• Drive organic growth opportunities and contribute to new business efforts

Ideal Experience

• Extensive agency-side experience in both media planning and client services
• Strong knowledge of offline media channels (particularly TV and AV), with multi-channel experience
• Strong performance experience optimising towards a cost per / ROI is important for this role 
• Confident in building relationships with senior stakeholders
• Skilled in using insight and data to develop business cases and justify spend
• Experienced in managing and developing high-performing teams
• Previous work with purpose-led brands or charities is advantageous, but not essential

If you are keen to join a forward thinking, independent agency which has one of the best retention rates in the industry this is a great opportunity to do so.

Please apply to find out more.