Business Director

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: Business Director

Location: Chicago, United States 

About the role: 

What you will be doing: 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• A track record of leading large, complex client accounts — ideally spanning multiple brands or business units — in an in-house, embedded, or agency environment 


• Strong commercial acumen: experience managing account-level budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting 


• Experience in or adjacent to higher education, healthcare, or mission-driven marketing is a strong differentiator 


• Demonstrated ability to hold senior client relationships and facilitate strategic conversations with VP-level and above stakeholders 


• Excellent people leadership skills, with experience developing account management teams 


• A proactive, insider mindset: you understand the opportunity from the inside and bring the right workflows, the right talent, and the right technology 


• Strong understanding of creative production operations — briefing, resourcing, delivery, and reporting — in a high-volume content environment 


• Strategic integration of AI across studio projects and operations 


• Experience setting AI governance and quality standards at studio level 


• Agentic leadership for complex business and creative challenges 


• Drives AI innovation and shares best practice across OLIVER network 


• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $153,000.00 to $171,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package. 

Req ID: 17675

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Our values shape everything we do: 

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.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.