Global Business Director - Beauty

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role:  Global Business Director

Location: Central London, (3 days a week from our London offices)

Position Overview: 

An accomplished agency client leader is sought to direct a Global AI Programme. As Business Director, you will lead the strategic execution of this transformational global initiative while nurturing senior client relationships and ensuring financial performance. This position requires a leader who can balance client partnership, programme governance, commercial acumen, and the operational understanding needed to identify opportunities and deliver seamlessly globally. 

The Role: 

Reporting to the Global Managing Director, you'll join the Senior Leadership Team with direct accountability for a Global Account leveraging AI at its heart. This strategic position requires a commercially astute client leader who can: 

• Lead the Global Programme end-to-end, from strategic planning through to implementation and evolution 

• Partner with senior global leadership and C-suite clients to align objectives with business priorities 

• Nurture and develop key client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on the client's business 

• Understand delivery capabilities with AI, enabling you to identify growth opportunities and optimise value 

• Drive integration of specialist capabilities and Gen AI solutions across the global network 

• Lead cross-functional governance through Central Hub structures, establishing standards for AI implementation, creative excellence, and collaborative frameworks 

• Ensure programme and financial performance while balancing global consistency with market needs 

Key Responsibilities: 

Programme Leadership: 

• Own the strategic roadmap and execution of the programme 

• Establish governance, KPIs, and success metrics aligned to business outcomes 

• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies 

• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalation protocols 

• Drive continuous innovation within the framework 

• Report performance and insights to senior leadership 

Client Relationship Management: 

• Interface with C-suite leadership and senior global clients managing portfolios of £10M+ 

• Build and maintain trusted advisory relationships with CMO-level stakeholders 

• Understand evolving client needs and translate them into deliverables 

• Monitor client satisfaction and proactively address concerns 

• Facilitate alignment between client expectations and capabilities 

• Identify opportunities to expand scope and value within existing client relationships 

• Champion client success stories and account impact 

Financial & Commercial Acumen: 

• Maintain financial accountability for performance and profitability 

• Understand pricing models, resource costs, and margin implications 

• Identify commercial opportunities within the existing body of work 

• Develop business cases for account expansion or evolution 

• Analyze financial data to inform strategic decisions 

• Balance investment in innovation with commercial sustainability 

Strategic Oversight of Delivery: 

• Maintain operational understanding of how work is delivered across markets 

• Partner with operational leads to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction 

• Identify opportunities for capability enhancement or process improvement 

• Understand delivery across creative and digital channels including: 

• Online and offline creative design 

• Integrated campaigns 

• Social media strategy 

• E-commerce services 

• Influencer marketing 

• POSM (Point of Sale Materials) 

• Marketing technology and AI solutions 

• Facilitate integration between market leads and specialist group companies 

• Champion implementation of market-leading Gen AI solutions 

Team Leadership: 

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across global teams 

• Lead teams through transformation and change initiatives 

• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the network 

• Contribute to global strategic initiatives beyond the scope 

Required Experience: 

• 10+ years in senior client services and programme management 

• Proven track record leading complex, multi-market accounts or managing large-scale client relationships 

• FMCG or consumer goods industry experience partnering with global senior stakeholders 

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage P&L or programme budgets 

• Experience implementing AI or emerging technology solutions at scale 

• Understanding of creative and digital production across multiple channels 

• Background in integrated marketing and agency/in-house creative environments 

• Proficiency with agency tools, business intelligence platforms, and presentation software 

Key Attributes: 

• Strategic thinking combined with commercial and client service mindset 

• Strong financial acumen and ability to connect outcomes to business value 

• Exceptional relationship building and executive communication skills 

• Consultative approach with ability to identify opportunities and unarticulated needs 

• Collaborative leadership style with strong influencing and facilitation skills 

• Operational curiosity with ability to understand delivery without micromanaging 

• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, matrixed environments 

• Passion for innovation, particularly in AI and creative technology 

Req ID: 15962

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Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

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