Business Director

We’re MBM. One of New Zealand’s most recognised media agencies and still proudly our own kind of challenger.

We think beyond what’s expected. We don’t just build media plans. We solve real business problems through smart, connected, data-led thinking.

Now we’re growing again. A new client win means we’re looking for a Business Director to step in and lead from day one.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role with real influence.

You’ll take ownership of a key client portfolio, shaping strategy, driving commercial outcomes, and leading a high-performing team to deliver work that actually moves the dial.

You won’t be maintaining accounts. You’ll be growing them.

You’ll:

• Lead the strategic direction of a portfolio of clients, ensuring they get our best thinking every time
• Turn a new client win into a long-term, high-value partnership
• Spot and unlock revenue growth opportunities across your portfolio
• Own the commercials. You’ll know when something isn’t working and fix it
• Bring together specialists across MBM to deliver joined-up, end-to-end solutions
• Sell our thinking with conviction. Internally and in the room with clients

Your Impact

This role exists because we’ve won new business. The expectation is simple:

Build momentum. Prove value quickly. Scale the opportunity.

About You

You’re already operating at a senior level and comfortable leading both clients and teams.

You:

• Have 7–10 years in media, ideally agency-side
• Think commercially, not just tactically
• Can lead full ecosystem planning across paid, owned, data and creative
• Know how to build trust with senior clients and challenge them when needed
• Are confident managing people, developing talent and lifting standards
• Stay curious. You look for better ways of doing things, not just familiar ones

Why MBM

We’re not trying to be the biggest. We’re trying to be the best partner our clients have.

At MBM:

• We back bold thinking
• We genuinely collaborate. No silos, no egos
• We expect high standards and we support people to get there
• We care about doing work that stands out, not blends in

If you want a role where you can build, influence and grow something meaningful off the back of a client win, we should talk.

Additional information 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing  
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”  
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network  
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program   
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year  
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge - Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge
• Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits  
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply. 

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.  

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential. 

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