Business Director | Client Leadership - leading indpendent agency

Salary - £85k + great benefits

London | Hybrid Working

I have partnered with an award-winning independent media agency to recruit a Business Director to lead one of the agency's largest and most strategically important client accounts.

This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who thrives on building trusted client relationships, leading high-performing teams and delivering integrated media strategies that drive measurable business results.

The opportunity

You will take ownership of a flagship account, acting as the senior client lead while overseeing strategic planning, media investment, commercial performance and team leadership.

Working alongside specialists across planning, activation, data and analytics, you will ensure exceptional client service while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

You will also play an important role in agency development through mentoring, commercial leadership and supporting new business activity.

What you will be doing

• Leading senior client relationships and becoming a trusted strategic partner.
• Overseeing integrated media planning and buying across multiple channels.
• Driving commercial performance, forecasting and account profitability.
• Leading and developing a talented client leadership team.
• Ensuring campaigns deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities for account growth and innovation.
• Contributing to new business pitches and agency initiatives.

About You

• 7+ years' experience within a media agency.
• Strong media planning experience across offline and digital channels.
• Proven senior stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent commercial and financial management skills.
• Experience leading and developing client teams.
• A strong understanding of media effectiveness and measurement.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

If you are an experienced media leader looking for your next strategic opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.