Overview
As a Business Director, you'll have responsibility for running a high-profile multinational brand (s), with services scope focused on communications planning and media campaign implementation management.
There is frequent high-level client contact, and you'll be the face of OMD to number of clients, based in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead the client relationship, while also being responsible for maintaining the quality of contracted services, lobbying additional assignments as well as developing appetite for and building revenues from out-of-scope offerings and value add services.
This person will also oversee and give guidance to the current account team and work closely with the General Manager and Managing Director on developing the business. They will also be responsible for revenue management and inspiring greatness in the quality of the output of other team members.
Success Measure :
In three months, you would have :
- Good comprehension of client portfolio end ensure that client servicing needs are met.
- Created relationships with key clients
- Demonstrated to direct reports (Associate Directors, Managers, Planners) the capability and know-how to guide them and to add value to what they do on a day-to-day basis
- Good grasp of the planning tools and framework
In six months, you would have :
Develop strategic recommendation; independently manage business end-to-end both locally and globally when requiredSet your own agenda and roadmap for growth of the businessEnsured that each member of the team is has successfully followed up on their professional growth planIn 12 months, you would have :
Optimized the team structure as requiredBe described as our clients’ lead business partner across key accountsMet revenue and client satisfaction targetsMaximize all business opportunities by organically growing existing client revenue through out of scope work or new projectsActively participate in new business pitches and drive opportunitiesParticipated and won in local and international awardsResponsibilities of the Role :
Account Management and Strategy
Be a client visionary, by bringing a highly valued perspective to the client based on a deep understanding of their business, issues and opportunitiesEntrenching senior client relationships that position OMD as a principle business partner of the ClientPlay a key role (if not lead role) in new business pitches and drive opportunitiesDrive strategy creative solutions, from pitch to delivery to execution and ensuring highest quality standards are metPlay a key role in presenting strategy and concepts to clientsConsistently set, evaluate, update, and deliver client KPIsTo receive client feedback and ensure concerns are addressed in time professionally.Keep abreast and constantly update on the latest development in industry, consumer trendsEnsure close monitoring of changes in Clients and competitors’ category / industry; constantly update Clients and suggest solutionsPeople
Manage direct reports and ensure account teams meet all timelines & budgets setEnsure that the planning tools, framework systems and strategy are rigorously applied in our proposals to clientsPlay a key role in resource planning and ensure teams are resourced based on approved headcountsCoaching team members to build confidence, excellence, and job trainingTo be accountable for profitability of each Client account assigned and flagging of matters that involve financial risks and solutions to manage these situationsMaximize all business opportunities by organically growing existing client revenue through Out of Scope work or new projectsEnsure teams follow all processes set by Omnicom be it implementation & buying process, trading procedures and negotiationsOversee budget management of all client budgetsWeekly financial reportingAwards
Winning mindset - develop, execute, document and craft award winning campaigns for local, regional, and global Client campaignsEnsure teams produce award winning solutions for all clients all the time by following the set structureWilling to roll up the sleeves and working hands on in delivering the tasks where necessary.Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to seize business opportunities turning it into commercial benefit for the agencyEmotionally mature and able to work under fast pace stressful environmentPost Graduate degree in Mass Communication / Mass Media / Marketing will be an added advantageRequired Skills or Attributes :
Minimum 10 years’ work experience in a media agency, of which at least 3-4 years have been spent as a director or aboveExperienced in integrated planning, with a strong understanding of digital channelsPitching for new business and account retention capabilities are essentialStrong leadership and management skillsEntrepreneurial mindset and ability to seize business opportunities turning it into commercial benefit for the agencyGood knowledge of Malaysia and Asia’s media landscapeWilling to roll up the sleeves and working hands on in delivering the tasks where necessaryStrong media partner relationship is essentialStrong business networking capability is an added advantageExcellent time management and problem-solving skillsCan manage numerous projects concurrently and consistently to deliver high quality work to deadlinesResourceful, ambitious, and innovativeSeniority level
ExecutiveEmployment type
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Business Development, Advertising, and Strategy / PlanningIndustriesAdvertising ServicesNote : This refined description removes boilerplate and unrelated postings while preserving responsibilities and qualifications. It uses only allowed tags and converts headings to
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