PXP is a Production Agency, providing creative and efficient solutions for our clients in rolling out large volumes of content across all marketing channels, as well as completing multiple productions and shoots throughout the year.PXP is part of Publicis Groupe, one of the fastest-growing global networks.The role is specifically focused for the Content Studio servicing the Nestlé Global Coffee Category – working on brands like Starbucks and Nescafé on a global scale. For our team, the right personality is just as important as the right experience – so we are likely to be very picky when choosing the right candidate. We are passionate about our clients, about production and about coffee. PXP is a Production Agency, providing creative and efficient solutions for our clients in rolling out large volumes of content across all marketing channels, as well as completing multiple productions and shoots throughout the year.PXP is part of Publicis Groupe, one of the fastest-growing global networks.The role is specifically focused for the Content Studio servicing the Nestlé Global Coffee Category – working on brands like Starbucks and Nescafé on a global scale. For our team, the right personality is just as important as the right experience – so we are likely to be very picky when choosing the right candidate. We are passionate about our clients, about production and about coffee.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced and digitally focused Business Unit Director with a strong strategic eye and a love for digitally led creative to join our agency team in Johannesburg.Job DescriptionWe are looking for someone who views marketing and advertising as a career and nota job. If you are passionate about production, content across digital channels and brandbuilding, then we would love to meet you! Our expectation is that you will build strong relationships with both our clients and internal agency stakeholders.You will be reporting into the Studio Lead, having ownership of three global coffee brands delivering multiple projects with through-the-line solutions and productions. You need to be able to hit the ground running from day 1,be a self-starter andconsistentlydrive excellence with your team.The Business Unit Director plays an essential role in servicing the Client by ensuring their and their teams’ timeous and accurate execution of briefs, project management of all jobs and the management and tracking of all finances. Attention to detail and strong risk mitigation skills are therefore a critical success factor and requirement for this role.The successful candidate must demonstrate the skills to be credible at this level, with the ability to problem solve and escalate as needed to senior client partners when needed and be able to stay in control of the roll out of client projects, building lasting and trusting relationships.Scope of the role:ChampionEnsure delivery of projects against agreed timelines and milestones of development and execution plan.Mentor and lead junior team members while driving their successful output of project execution.Execute integrated campaigns in partnership with multiple agency stakeholders, ensuring that our campaigns work across all digital touchpoints.Proactively escalate issues to theClient as needed, to prevent project milestones being missed or budgets being negatively impactedActively pursue opportunities to learn and grow within the portfolioLiving shared values and core behaviours of Publicis Groupe.Maintain excellent intercompany and interdepartmental communication and knowledge transferGrowth and ProfitabilityAssist the team inidentifying and maintaining opportunities for optimization and harmonisation / integration of the various departments and Publicis Groupe agencies.Maintain efficiencies, economies of scale & resource optimisation, ensuring jobs are delivered according to the allocated budgetTalentAct as a role model for Account Management membersSupport knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing and up skilling through relevant & appropriate learning / teaching channelsStrive to learn and grow, pro-actively seek opportunities and become involved in projects outside of allocated tasksOperational ExcellenceImplement, monitor and manage the workflow process as tasked, escalating to the Client where necessaryProactive management of all project timelines, always ensuring on time and in full delivery of projectsMonitor standards by checking all work is on the brief and to the desired quality of level before sending it to clientAssist to optimise internal resource allocation and utilisationSolid writing, communication and presenting skills in English (a good command of the English language)Ownership of client scopes of workMonthly management of client retainer recons to ensure accurate time tracking against budgets.Weekly management, updating and tracking of finances (CE's, PO's, Billings) and reporting to ensure cashflow managementQualificationsRelevant industry qualification (i.e. Advertising / Marketing / Business Management)At least 10 years' working experience in an AgencyAt least 2 years' working experience as an Group Account Director on Top 100 brands.Proven production experienceExperience in Digital campaign delivery across all digital channelsStrong experience in production, understanding the process and requirements to take a shoot from concept to delivery through the entire pre-production, production and post-production ecosystem.A good command of the English language (both written and verbal)Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPointetc.)Proficient in use of Chase Software for financial trackingProficient in conflict management, ensuring you are able to communicate clearly and respectfullyPersonal Profile:The successful new candidate will be passionate about the advertising andcommunications industry, highly motivated with excellent communication andproblem-solvingskills. The following attributes are also essential:Highly organisedDetail orientatedMulti-taskerEasily self-manageA team playerWorking independently and collaboratively with key team membersHungry to learn and grow and always willing to try something newThrive in an ever-changing environmentA passion for storytellingAkeen eyefor detail and a drive for perfectionDeadline awareness and ability to handle all kinds of pressureTaking initiative and ownership of your projects,don’t be a paper-pusher!Pro-actively solving problemsAn acute sense of responsibility and accountabilityCool, calm and optimisticEnjoying the thrill of a challengeMotivated by a desire to add value toyourclients’ businessA sense of humourCelebrate the small stuff Seniority levelSeniority level Director Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Customer Service Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prodigious Worldwide by 2xGet notified about new Business Unit Director jobs in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. 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