Job Type: Full Time Category: Account/Project Management Location: Auckland-NZ Date Advertised: 27-FEB-25 Job Reference: CLM/1847366 Job Title: Business Director Business Unit: Colenso BBDO Division: Summary: Overview As a Business Director you are a senior client service representative of the agency with responsibility for the work you manage through the agency and the group. We look to our BDs to be true leaders and a driving force on our client's business. In conjunction with your Senior Business Director you will set the course for a healthy client/agency relationship based on mutual respect and common objectives, which allow for unique strategic insights and brave creative work. This is a great opportunity for an etsablished Senior Business Manager ready to take the next step in their career   Ensure they see you as a trusted and objective partner, critical to their success Have healthy strategic debate with your client and maintain operational excellence in the day-to-day running of the account while effectively managing client expectations Engage the right people in the business at the right time to develop excellent creative solutions that meet our clients' needs Demonstrate creative judgement and be able to identify work that is strategically and tonally right for the client Provide leadership and direction within your team, teaching ‘best practice' Drive a culture of collaboration, curiosity, integrity and creativity within your direct reports Inspire and motivate your team and the people around you Possess a passion and enthusiasm for the business of advertising and the agency, and pass these qualities on to the people around you Maximise revenue, control costs and ensure profitability across your account Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetable Actively seek out ways to grow agency revenue and introduce other areas of the group agency offering Previous agency experience essential 3+ year's experience in an account services role Proven ability to juggle multiple jobs whilst maintaining good attention to detail. Curiosity for ideas and a healthy disregard for convention. Developmental coach and relentless performance driver. Creative problem solver. Collective leadership and individual accountability. A natural collaborator and people person; participating fully as an integral member of the team, working co-operatively and collaboratively with the team and wider agency   Colenso Perks and Benefits Flexible working environment Dog friendly office so you can work alongside furry friends An extra long weekend every year to celebrate Founder's Day Access to industry-leading parental leave policy Discounted Southern Cross health insurance, free flu shots, and access to confidential support and counselling service Spark mobile plan for discounted monthly data and calls Space to connect in the on-site pool table and bar area, outdoor deck courtyard with free coffee, fresh fruit & snacks Monthly agency gatherings and social events Free and discounted tickets to Auckland Arts Festival events.   We are part of Clemenger Group, New Zealand's largest and most successful group of advertising communications companies with eight agencies in NZ and 16 in Australia. In turn, the Clemenger Group is part of the creatively awarded global BBDO network. This means, when you join us, you will be part of a highly regarded global network but working for a 100% locally managed Group that truly values its employees by promoting an inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced. We offer lots of good things from development opportunities and the chance to learn from people at the top of their game, to a staff share scheme, enhanced parental leave payments, discounted health insurance, the ability to work flexibly, an employee assistance programme, massages and cool offices in great locations.   If this sounds like you, and you have the legal right to work in New Zealand, please click on the apply button.   Please note: Direct applications will not be considered.   The Clemenger Group Supports an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.