Business Development Director

Overview

In this role you will lead major new business pitches for Publicis Connected Media, shaping winning strategies and differentiated propositions. You will translate briefs into strategic direction and craft compelling narratives that connect insights to business impact. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to understand client needs, industry trends, and opportunities, driving growth. This is a collaborative, creative role at the heart of our growth agenda with a strong emphasis on storytelling and stakeholder influence.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical cover
• Reflection Days
• Shared Parental Leave
• Inclusive Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead the direction and delivery of major new business pitches across Publicis Connected Media
• Partner with senior agency leaders to define winning strategies and create differentiated client propositions
• Translate client briefs into clear strategic direction, ensuring submissions are focused, relevant and commercially compelling
• Build deep understanding of client businesses, industry trends, competitor activity and opportunities
• Shape engaging narratives that combine insights, innovation and business impact into a cohesive story
• Gather and synthesise decision-maker intelligence to support engagement strategies and strengthen pitch effectiveness
• Champion excellence across written submissions, presentations and project delivery, while supporting and developing colleagues

Key requirements

• Strong experience within a business development, growth or new business leadership role
• Proven track record of contributing to successful pitches and business growth initiatives
• Ability to connect insights, strategy and commercial outcomes into compelling recommendations
• Confidence building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across diverse teams
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal
• Strong judgement, attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing team members while fostering collaboration and shared success

• communication
• storytelling
• stakeholder management
• collaboration
• attention to detail
• mentoring or leadership

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