Business Director

MBM is a leading media agency in New Zealand that delivers innovative, data‑led solutions for clients. The Role This senior leadership position involves owning a key client portfolio, shaping strategy, driving commercial outcomes, and leading a high‑performing team. Lead the strategic direction of a portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive top‑tier thinking each engagement. Transform a new client win into a long‑term, high‑value partnership. Spot and unlock revenue growth opportunities across the portfolio. Own the commercials, identifying and correcting underperformance. Coordinate specialists across MBM to deliver joined‑up, end‑to‑end solutions. Present and sell our thinking with conviction, both internally and to senior client stakeholders. Your Impact Build momentum, prove value quickly, and scale new business opportunities. About You 7‑10 years in media, ideally agency‑side. Strong commercial insight with a strategic mindset. Ability to lead full‑ecosystem planning across paid, owned, data, and creative channels. Skilled at building trust with senior clients and challenging them when necessary. Confident managing people, developing talent, and elevating performance standards. Curious and continuously seeking better ways of doing things. Benefits Comprehensive wellbeing program covering physical, mindful, and financial health. Flexible work arrangements, including the Work Your World program (up to 6 weeks of remote work per year). Extensive learning and development opportunities through an internal learning platform. Inclusive leave policies covering fertility treatment, menopause, flexible public holidays, gender affirmation, and parental leave. Access to professional wellbeing services via a dedicated digital platform. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity MBM is committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people, regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or religious affiliation. We actively seek to reflect the diverse communities our clients serve and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr