Associate Business Director- Communications Consultancy

Overview

Client Leadership And Account Ownership

• Serve as the primary senior client partner, owning relationships at a strategic, operational, and commercial level
• Co lead annual and quarterly business planning, ensuring client objectives are met through the right mix of Groupe capabilities
• Maintain strong senior level client trust while navigating complex stakeholder environments on both client and agency sides
• Proactively identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and integration across the client’s business
• Groupe Integration and Power of One Leadership
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Publicis Groupe verticals and specialist capabilities including creative, media, PR, data, technology, CX, production, and commerce
• Act as an integrator, connecting the right teams, agencies, and expertise to solve client problems holistically
• Champion the Power of One model in day to day operations as a working reality
• Ensure smooth collaboration across agencies by aligning on roles, responsibilities, governance, and decision making
• Navigate and uphold Groupe processes, systems, and ways of working, ensuring compliance without compromising speed or creativity

Business Growth And New Business

• Co drive organic growth across assigned accounts through strategic thinking, strong delivery, and integrated solutions
• Co lead and support new business pitches within the Groupe, coordinating multiple agencies and disciplines into a single coherent response
• Work closely with strategy, creative, media, data, and technology teams to build strong, unified pitch narratives
• Contribute meaningfully to the agency and Groupe’s revenue, margin, and pipeline targets

Creative And Strategic Stewardship

• Champion creative excellence while balancing strategic rigour, operational reality, and commercial outcomes
• Ensure all briefs are clear, inspiring, and grounded in strong strategic insight
• Provide thoughtful senior level feedback that elevates the work and builds trust with creative teams
• Safeguard quality and consistency across outputs delivered by multiple teams or agencies

Team Leadership And Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team across client servicing and creative, often spanning more than one agency
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect across the Groupe
• Support team development through coaching, performance management, and clear role definition
• Act as a stabilising leader in complex, fast moving environments

Commercial, Operational and Governance Excellence

• Own the financial health of assigned accounts, including scopes of work, budgets, forecasts, and profitability
• Partner closely with finance, operations, and shared services teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
• Ensure compliance with Groupe processes, governance frameworks, and reporting requirements
• Balance commercial discipline with flexibility and client responsiveness

Agency And Groupe Contribution

• Act as a senior ambassador for Publicis Groupe values and culture
• Support non commercial objectives including talent development, integration initiatives, operational improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to leadership forums, internal projects, and Groupe wide initiatives
• Help strengthen the Groupe’s reputation through thought leadership and strong external relationships
• Build and contribute to a healthy working culture that is in line with the Groupe’s policies and practices

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