- Leadingaflagshipfinancialservicesclientwithbigambitions(andbudgets)
- Permrole,Sydney
- Hybridworking;2WFHdaysaweek
About us
Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different.
Mediaresponsibilityisattheforefrontofeverythingwedo,whetherit'screatingmediaplansthatreflectthediversityofourcommunities,promotebrandsafety,orfostersustainability.Ouragencycelebratesdiversityinaninclusiveenvironmentwhereallofour6,000+strongtalentacross90+marketsfeelseen,heard,andvalued.
We come together to work three days a week in the light, bright sunny office in Surry Hills (just a couple of minutes from Central station) and do two days working from home - the perfect balance.
About the role
Duetoaninternalpromotion,wehaveanopeningforaGroupBusinessDirectortoleadoneofourbiggestaccounts.You'llbe100%coveredonthisaccount,allowingyoutogodeepwiththiscategoryandclient.WorkingintotheManagingPartner,you'llhaveateamofaroundadozenpassionateandhigh-performingsuperstarsunderneathyouwhowillalltestifytothegreatteamculture(alongwiththestellarresultsthey'vebeengetting-theaccountisinreallygoodshape,infactthebest360feedbackin18years!).
Ourclientinvestsheavilyinstrategyandplanningacrossallchannels,withafocusonoffline/ATL,digitalandaddressable.
Thisroleisbroadlyresponsiblefortheday-to-dayleadershipoftheteamandclient,theworktheagencyproduces,budgets,targets,effectivecollaborationwithdisciplineleadsandhowourclientsreviewus.Inshort,ourGBD'sroleisaboutstakeholdermanagement,partnershipandtrust.Thesearesomeoftheresponsibilitiesyou'lltakeon:
Client
- Buildandmaintainexceptionalclientrelationships,partnerrelationshipsandbusiness(+category)knowledge
Internal
- Activeparticipationinclientbriefings,clearlyarticulateclientneedsandobjectivestotheintegratedStrategy,CommunicationsDesignandPartnershipleads
- ApplyaclientlenstoallareasofInitiativeproduct,ensuringsolutionsdevelopedarebusiness-appropriateandmeetagreed-uponKPIs
- Guideandprovideleadershipfortheexecutionofmedianegotiationsincludingpartnershipwithkeystakeholders
Commercial
- Manageteamoutputanddevelopeffectiveworkflowsensuringqualitydeliverytotheclient
- Promoteaninclusiveworkingenvironmentwhereopinions,viewsandideascanbeshared
- Ensureteammembersmastertheskills,toolsandorganisationsavvyrequiredforsuccessandadvancement
Agencyleadership
- Builddeeprelationshipsandcraftcollaborativepartnershipwithclients'partnersagencies
- EnsureapositiverelationshipbetweenclientsandStrategy,CommunicationsDesign,PartnershipsandSBUleadsonyourgroupofaccounts
- Activelycontributetonewbusinesspitches
About you
- Ideally13+years'experienceinMediaagenciesorMarketingand/orAdvertising
- Abilitytodriveprojectsfromconceptiontocompletion
- Understandingoftheprinciplesofmarketingandadvertising,aswellasanunderstandingofmediaconceptsandterms,creativeandbudgetrequirements
- Abilitytoworksuccessfullywithteams,handlingmultipleprojectsandmeetingtightdeadlinesunderpressure
INITIATIVEtogetherwithourOmnicomMediaGroupnetworkisanequalopportunityemployerandiscommittedtobuildingadiverseandinclusiveworkplace.
WeencourageAboriginal,TorresStraitIslanderandpeopleofallbackgroundstoapply.
Wedonotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,religion,nationalorigin,genderidentityorexpression,sexualorientation,age,ormarital,veteran,ordisabilitystatus.
AllyourinformationwillbekeptconfidentialaccordingtoEEOguidelines.
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Group Business Director in Sydney employer: Omnicom Media Group
PHD is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture, making it a prime choice for the Media Implementation Group Director role. With a strong commitment to employee growth through continuous development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment, PHD ensures that its team members thrive both personally and professionally. The unique benefits, including 24/7 EAP support, social events, and a dog-friendly office, create a collaborative atmosphere that inspires creativity and drives success.
