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Business Unit Director
99CCape Town, ZA18 days ago
Job descriptionBuild lasting, trusting relationships with both junior and senior clients alike Demonstrate clear understanding of client’s strategic business requirements Drive internal planning and external client / stakeholder strategic brand direction Strong problem-solving ability along with experience of knowing when to escalate potential risks and / or solutions to senior clients and agency colleagues when needed Maintain strong control of the rollout of client projects Build credibility with client, embodying the agency’s profile and commitment to excellence Proactively escalate issues to the Client when needed, thereby preventing project milestones being missed, or budgets being negatively impacted Actively seek new opportunities for client business growth and delivering business solutions to client Ownership of client work scopes Provide strategic input and frameworks for all campaigns and day-to-day work to Ensure timeous and accurate execution of briefs and projects against agreed timelines, milestones of development and execution plan Execute integrated campaigns in partnership with multiple agency stakeholders, ensuring campaigns work across all touchpoints Lead agency collaboration with Production and Traffic Departments to ensure expediency and efficiencies with regards to timing, quality of output, and minimization of pressure and wastage Implement, monitor and manage the workflow process as tasked, escalating to the Client where necessary Proactive management of all project timelines Hands-on project management and leadership of key strategic campaign development, or whenever needed Above average attention to detail and strong risk mitigation skills are critical success factors and requirements for this role Ensure complete delivery, on time, for all projects Always monitor the required output standards by personally ensuring all work is on brief and to the desired quality of level prior to client submission Assist with optimisation of internal resource allocation and utilisation Solid writing, communication and presentation skills Understand the agency’s structure, processes and procedures and actively contribute towards the improvement thereof to ensure output excellence Strong financial tracking and fiscal management skills Oversee project profitability, ensuring client service team identify, escalate and manage opportunities for cost optimization Maintain efficiencies, economies of scale & resource optimisation, ensuring jobs are delivered according to the allocated budget Management of client retainer recons to ensure accurate time tracking against budgets Weekly management, updating and tracking of finances (CE's, PO's, Billings) and reporting to ensure optimal financial control Coordinating retainer data with input from 99c Operations for approval by Exco and presentation and negotiation with client Handle all periodic recons of hours and presentations of the recons to Client Oversee and efficiently manage account resource allocations versus agreed retainers, Negotiate freelancer fees with Client should additional resource capacity be required Move, reallocate or rescheduling of projects to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of high-quality work to client when required, to reduce pressure on agency resources Mentor and lead team while driving their successful output of project execution Maintain excellent intercompany and interdepartmental communication and knowledge transfer Assist the client service team, and the agency in general, in identifying and utilizing opportunities for optimization and harmonisation / integration of the various agency departments, partner agencies, and partners Ensure provision and oversight of Reports from Client Service Director and other team members. Analysis and input into media plans and schedules, evaluating and assisting with strategic media decisions whenever necessary Actively seek relevant research and insights to contribute to creative and strategic development Actively pursue opportunities to learn and grow within the portfolio Live shared values and core behaviours of the agency Act as a role model for both the account management team, as well as the broader agency, always embodying the agency’s values Motivate, inspire, mentor and lead the client service team by active engagement and support Support knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing, and upskilling through relevant & appropriate learning / teaching channels Strive to learn and grow, pro-actively seek opportunities and become involved in projects outside of allocated tasks Relevant industry qualification (i.e. Advertising / Marketing / Business Management) Minimum 10 years' advertising agency experience Minimum 5 years' experience in Group Account Director role with a blue-chip brand Experience in Retail is preferable. Extensive experience of managing CE’s; PO’s; billings; and retainers Prior experience of working with traditional and digital media plans and strategies Excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal) Excellent command of Microsoft O365 suite, including MS Word; MS PowerPoint; and MS Excel Passionate about the advertising and communications industry Have the ability to work on integrated omni-channel platforms. Proven ability to multi-task while staying cool and calm Diligent, accurate and strong communication skills A team player who loves a challenge, leads by example and takes initiative, never relinquishing ownership of the outcome Reliable; solutions-driven mindset; and industrious Highly organised; strong attention to detail; systematic way of working Acute sense of responsibility and accountability Self-motivated; self-disciplined; self-starter and efficient Works independently and collaboratively with key teammates Curious and hungry to learn and grow - always willing to try something new and proactively seek new solutions Thrive in an ever-changing environment A keen eye for detail and a drive for perfection The ability to remain calm under pressure Deadline awareness and ability to handle all kinds of pressure Fearless when it comes to accountability – owning personal and team errors and fixing them to come back stronger Genuine passion for clients and client service, motivated by a desire to add value to your clients’ business Be willing to get your hands dirty. A sense of humour and ability to celebrate the small stuff Media / Advertising / Branding jobs
Job title : Business Unit Director
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 03, 2025
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