Business Unit Director
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R80,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Salary: R80 000 – R90 000 CTCWhy you'd want to work here..Multi-award-winning, fully integrated agency with a stellar reputationConsistently ranked as one of SA’s top independent agenciesHigh-performing, ego-free culture where good people do great workIdea meritocracy – the best ideas win, regardless of where they come fromGenuinely respectful of work-life balance18 days leave + performance bonusAbout our client..
An independent creative agency with an enviable reputation is looking for a Business Unit Director to lead their alcohol portfolio. The work is creatively ambitious, culturally resonant, and commercially impactful. This is a role for someone who lives and breathes beer culture, gets fired up about award-winning work, but never loses sight of the ultimate goal: selling product.What the job involves..Leading a well-established team on a flagship alcohol accountOwning senior client relationships and delivering strategic, creative, and commercial excellenceCollaborating closely with strategy and creative leads to produce bold, effective workBalancing creative ambition with a focus on brand performance and sales impactStaying culturally curious and trend-aware – immersed in the world your consumers live inGuiding integrated TTL campaigns from concept to executionMentoring and inspiring a talented client service teamManaging operational health and driving growth opportunitiesPlaying a key role in maintaining one of the agency’s longest-standing client relationshipsWhat you need to be considered..10+ years’ experience in client service, including time at GAD or BUD levelBig brand experience is essential – alcohol experience is a bonus, not a mustA strategic mind with a deep love of creativityTrack record of delivering work that wins awards and sellsStrong team leadership and people management skillsComfortable working closely with creatives and strategists alikeA calm, clear communicator who builds trust with clientsOrganised, in control, and across every detail without being a micromanagerCollaborative and kind – someone who lifts others up and leads with heartBonus points if you..Have helped build or grow an iconic FMCG brandHave worked on campaigns that earned industry recognitionCan talk beer with genuine passion