Associate Business Director

About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture‑changing, value‑driving ideas for 75 years. It builds on that rich legacy with Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). About the Role Associate Business Director is a leadership role that interacts with multiple stakeholders, including clients, internal account teams, creative, and cross‑capabilities. The ABD drives business stability and growth, delivers Ogilvy strategy, and manages a team of account people to provide outstanding strategic advice and creative delivery. What You’ll Do Client Management With the line manager, responsible for achieving total revenues and direct contribution to accounts under your control. Work with the relevant parties to deliver financial targets and control costs. Support the development of the yearly business plan and monthly dialogue reports for all key accounts. Develop, refine and implement business development strategy independently and in partnership with Ogilvy partners. Ensure quality of services to clients and manage key client briefs, projects, and requests. Handle day‑to‑day management of clients, including presentations, documentation, and administration. Present and pitch services to potential clients in a competitive context. Maintain high‑level contacts within the business and industry relations. Handle sensitive topics and provide issue‑management consulting. Strategy Provide account planning and strategic support to key clients – basic brand planning, digital engagement planning, communication planning, etc. Advise clients on effective customer management strategies. Understand industry/market trends and success factors critical to long‑term sustainability and competitiveness. Apply learnings to client proposals proactively. Understand the offering of the six capabilities. Modify business plans based on changing conditions. Creative Leadership Passionate about good ideas and nurture the ideas of others. Bring curiosity and creativity to daily work, inspire talent and patience to generate “Big Ideas.” Earn the trust and respect of creative colleagues and give clear direction and feedback. Challenge clients to accept and sell best ideas. Ensure execution of the highest quality work. Leadership & People Management Act as a role model and inspire people to want to work for and follow you. Provide development, training, and build an efficient, high‑morale team. Make timely decisions even when information is incomplete or ambiguous. Maintain a broad perspective and abide by the WPP code of business conduct. What You’ll Need 8+ years of experience in communications or a related field; industry experience preferred. Team‑leading experience. Proven excellence in leadership. Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgeably with high‑level executives internally and with clients. How We’ll Support You Ogilvy celebrates its people fully, enthusiastically, and unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed and give you the autonomy to explore new paths and better ways of doing things. You’ll collaborate with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines across the Ogilvy network and have opportunities for work you’ll be proud to do with people you’ll be proud to call teammates. Our mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr