Business Director

About MBM

MBM is a leading media agency in New Zealand renowned for its innovative, challenger mindset. We go beyond traditional media planning, delivering impactful solutions through clever, connected, and data-driven strategies.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Business Director to lead and expand a key client portfolio following a recent significant client acquisition. This senior leadership position carries substantial influence over strategy, commercial results, and team leadership, with a focus on business growth rather than mere account maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic direction for a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery of top-tier insights and solutions.
• Convert new client wins into sustained, valuable partnerships.
• Identify and capitalize on revenue growth opportunities within your client portfolio.
• Manage commercial aspects actively, diagnosing issues and implementing solutions.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams at MBM to provide integrated, end-to-end offerings.
• Confidently present and advocate MBM’s strategies both internally and externally to clients.

Expected Impact

This role exists to rapidly build momentum with new business, demonstrate measurable value, and scale opportunities effectively.

Candidate Profile

• 7 to 10 years of experience in media, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong commercial acumen beyond tactical execution.
• Experience leading comprehensive ecosystem planning across paid, owned, data, and creative channels.
• Ability to build trust with senior clients while providing constructive challenge.
• Skilled in team management, talent development, and elevating performance standards.
• Curious and innovative mindset, continuously seeking improved approaches.

Why Join MBM

• A focus on bold thinking and genuine collaboration without silos or egos.
• A commitment to high standards supported with development opportunities.
• A culture that values standout, distinctive work.
• Part of the Publicis Groupe network, offering extensive resources and benefits.

Additional Benefits and Programs

• Comprehensive wellness programs covering physical, mental, and financial health.
• Flexible, creative, and rewarding office environment aligned with the "working your way" philosophy.
• Access to Global AI Platform (Marcel) for career mobility and collaboration internationally.
• Extensive learning resources including 15,000+ online courses via Marcel Classes.
• Regular career conversations fostering open feedback and goal support.
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiatives with specialized programs supporting various employee groups.
• "Work Your World" program allowing work-from-anywhere up to six weeks per year.
• Supportive culture focused on recovery and inclusivity, including comprehensive leave policies for fertility, menopause, gender affirmation, and parental responsibilities.
• Access to mental health and medical support through the Sonder digital wellbeing platform.

Inclusion Statement

MBM and Publicis Groupe are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants who align with our core values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, regardless of background or ability. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.