Job Overview - Account Director Talent Pool Opportunity for 2025 Full time - Hybrid Please note: This is a talent pooling advert. While we won't respond immediately, we're building a pipeline of brilliant talent so we can reach out as soon as a suitable role arises. The Account Director ensures the smooth production of campaigns - from briefing design and creative to managing budgets and a team. The candidates would be driven by producing the best work to the highest standards, and possess the ability to lead, develop, and empower a team to be motivated to achieve this. There is a strong culture at BDB built on the four values of quality, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Responsibilities Managing, growing, and training a team of account handlers and multiple clients (both retained and project-based). Developing relationships with senior clients and growing the accounts both creatively and financially. Leading, planning, and overseeing the work and output on your assigned accounts. Inputting to new business pitches. Planning and forecasting for your team and accounts. Training and developing the team to ensure the detail of the campaign is exemplary and processes are efficient. Negotiating contracts and fees with marketing directors and client procurement personnel. Managing the work, performance, and professional development of team members. Leading and inspiring those outside of the core team, including creative teams and other agencies working on the same account. Reporting key financial and team data to the agency's senior leadership, finance, and human resources departments. Maintaining a detailed awareness of relevant market trends affecting their accounts, and developments in the wider advertising and communications industry. Skills & Attributes 1+ years experience in the role of Account Director. Significant experience in professional client relationship management. Excellent attention to detail, high client satisfaction, process implementation, financial management, and strong written and oral communication skills. Experience working on influencer campaigns and social-first thinking is preferred. The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level. Vision to develop teams and grow business. A persuasive and confident approach to bold creative thinking. Effective team management and pastoral capabilities. Keen interest in digital content, industry trends, and news. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, BDB has offices in London, New York, and New Orleans. We have partnered with leading brands such as Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo, and L'Oréal, connecting them with over 10,000 vetted content creators. Our campaigns have received awards at Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards, and Adweek. Our Culture & Values Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through creators' voices, democratizing creativity, and leveraging technology for impact. We promote equity and inclusion, believing diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. We aim to be the most innovative creator marketing agency through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our values include working with brands on behalf of people, listening to diverse voices, fairness, treating clients and employees well, curiosity in problem-solving, and empowering employees within a framework of freedom. Equal Opportunities We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals regardless of background, avoid unlawful discrimination, and select the best qualified candidates. We offer competitive benefits, discussed during the interview process. Click here to see the Candidate Privacy Notice.
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Job Overview - Account Director Talent Pool Opportunity for 2025 Full time - Hybrid Please note: This is a talent pooling advert. While we won't respond immediately, we're building a pipeline of brilliant talent so we can reach out as soon as a suitable role arises. The Account Director ensures the smooth production of campaigns - from briefing design and creative to managing budgets and a team. The candidates would be driven by producing the best work to the highest standards, and possess the ability to lead, develop, and empower a team to be motivated to achieve this. There is a strong culture at BDB built on the four values of quality, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Responsibilities Managing, growing, and training a team of account handlers and multiple clients (both retained and project-based). Developing relationships with senior clients and growing the accounts both creatively and financially. Leading, planning, and overseeing the work and output on your assigned accounts. Inputting to new business pitches. Planning and forecasting for your team and accounts. Training and developing the team to ensure the detail of the campaign is exemplary and processes are efficient. Negotiating contracts and fees with marketing directors and client procurement personnel. Managing the work, performance, and professional development of team members. Leading and inspiring those outside of the core team, including creative teams and other agencies working on the same account. Reporting key financial and team data to the agency's senior leadership, finance, and human resources departments. Maintaining a detailed awareness of relevant market trends affecting their accounts, and developments in the wider advertising and communications industry. Skills & Attributes 1+ years experience in the role of Account Director. Significant experience in professional client relationship management. Excellent attention to detail, high client satisfaction, process implementation, financial management, and strong written and oral communication skills. Experience working on influencer campaigns and social-first thinking is preferred. The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level. Vision to develop teams and grow business. A persuasive and confident approach to bold creative thinking. Effective team management and pastoral capabilities. Keen interest in digital content, industry trends, and news. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, BDB has offices in London, New York, and New Orleans. We have partnered with leading brands such as Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo, and L'Oréal, connecting them with over 10,000 vetted content creators. Our campaigns have received awards at Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards, and Adweek. Our Culture & Values Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through creators' voices, democratizing creativity, and leveraging technology for impact. We promote equity and inclusion, believing diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. We aim to be the most innovative creator marketing agency through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our values include working with brands on behalf of people, listening to diverse voices, fairness, treating clients and employees well, curiosity in problem-solving, and empowering employees within a framework of freedom. Equal Opportunities We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals regardless of background, avoid unlawful discrimination, and select the best qualified candidates. We offer competitive benefits, discussed during the interview process. Click here to see the Candidate Privacy Notice.
Job Overview At Billion Dollar Boy we are committed to being a true strategic partner for our clients. This means providing them with the ability to deliver outstandingly effective plans across paid, owned and earned media. The role of the Media team at BDB is to provide clients with clear recommendations to amplify the effectiveness of paid, owned, and organic media activity and deliver robust plans in execution. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our plans deliver effective results for our clients by continually raising the bar of what's possible. Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Work closely with our New Business, Client Leadership, & Strategy teams to increase the volume of client work that integrates paid media - this will include occupying a client facing role in pitches, key client leadership meetings with senior clients at a diverse mix of businesses and categories. Actions might include ownership of sales and client-facing material (including how media spend & paid media fees are presented to clients). Become a thought leader for the agency in your field through ideation and ownership of agency messaging on the intersection of paid media & creators. Drive ancillary revenue through innovation (for example retail media integration). Develop a commercial model for charge-outs where we plan but do not buy media vs full-service. Develop and negotiate partnerships with vendors who can help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our paid and organic solutions. Product Leadership Work with our Group Effectiveness Director & our Paid Social Director, to develop a culture of continuous learning including test and learn frameworks. We are keen to look at this role being slightly broader than just paid social - with consideration of T&L across e-commerce; DOOH; and other innovation areas. Develop proprietary and partner products to improve efficiency and effectiveness across planning and buying (for example tools that reduce CPMs, allow for greater in-flight optimizations, beta tests on formats, and enhanced targeting capabilities). Cultivate strong relationships with media vendors and technology partners to ensure seamless campaign execution and performance. Ensure that BDB is first considered for innovation opportunities. Work with the Channel strategy and Paid Activation team to ensure we understand all the latest functions across platforms and beyond. Leading research & thought leadership around paid media to showcase the constant improvement of product offerings. Client Leadership Work with the team to build long-term client relationships by finding new solutions to our client's brand challenges (e.g. developing an effective roadmap for test and learn). Work with the Strategy & Client Services team on the paid/organic splits to ensure there is robust evidence in recommendations. Consistently demonstrate through strong departmental work & communications the value of paid media + creators. Team Leadership Fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment across the channel planning and paid activation teams. Enhance skills and capabilities across planning and buying (for example training on new solutions). Lead on paid-media-related sales and client-facing material. Work with the Paid Media Director and Global Effectiveness Director on strategy for future department resource. Recommend new productivity, process, and workflow solutions across planning and buying. Manage paid commercial pipeline, new business, and ancillary sales. Skills & Attributes Significant paid media experience in an agency environment with experience with C-suite clients at blue-chip organisations. In-depth knowledge of various media channels, platforms, and ad formats. Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on developing and motivating team members. Effective negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to align media activation strategies with business goals. Familiarity with ad tech and media activation tools, as well as industry-standard analytics platforms. Understanding of advertising regulations and compliance best practices. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritise people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritise employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. Our Perks 25 days annual leave x1 additional day of annual leave per year of service up to a max. of 5 x5 days additional annual leave granted each third year of service - to be taken in that year 3 additional days between Christmas and New year 2x Charity days Cycle to work scheme Discounted Tech Scheme Flexible working - We offer our employees the opportunity to work ad hoc from a remote location if it makes their lives easier and simpler. Click here to see the Candidate Privacy Notice .
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Job Overview At Billion Dollar Boy we are committed to being a true strategic partner for our clients. This means providing them with the ability to deliver outstandingly effective plans across paid, owned and earned media. The role of the Media team at BDB is to provide clients with clear recommendations to amplify the effectiveness of paid, owned, and organic media activity and deliver robust plans in execution. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our plans deliver effective results for our clients by continually raising the bar of what's possible. Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Work closely with our New Business, Client Leadership, & Strategy teams to increase the volume of client work that integrates paid media - this will include occupying a client facing role in pitches, key client leadership meetings with senior clients at a diverse mix of businesses and categories. Actions might include ownership of sales and client-facing material (including how media spend & paid media fees are presented to clients). Become a thought leader for the agency in your field through ideation and ownership of agency messaging on the intersection of paid media & creators. Drive ancillary revenue through innovation (for example retail media integration). Develop a commercial model for charge-outs where we plan but do not buy media vs full-service. Develop and negotiate partnerships with vendors who can help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our paid and organic solutions. Product Leadership Work with our Group Effectiveness Director & our Paid Social Director, to develop a culture of continuous learning including test and learn frameworks. We are keen to look at this role being slightly broader than just paid social - with consideration of T&L across e-commerce; DOOH; and other innovation areas. Develop proprietary and partner products to improve efficiency and effectiveness across planning and buying (for example tools that reduce CPMs, allow for greater in-flight optimizations, beta tests on formats, and enhanced targeting capabilities). Cultivate strong relationships with media vendors and technology partners to ensure seamless campaign execution and performance. Ensure that BDB is first considered for innovation opportunities. Work with the Channel strategy and Paid Activation team to ensure we understand all the latest functions across platforms and beyond. Leading research & thought leadership around paid media to showcase the constant improvement of product offerings. Client Leadership Work with the team to build long-term client relationships by finding new solutions to our client's brand challenges (e.g. developing an effective roadmap for test and learn). Work with the Strategy & Client Services team on the paid/organic splits to ensure there is robust evidence in recommendations. Consistently demonstrate through strong departmental work & communications the value of paid media + creators. Team Leadership Fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment across the channel planning and paid activation teams. Enhance skills and capabilities across planning and buying (for example training on new solutions). Lead on paid-media-related sales and client-facing material. Work with the Paid Media Director and Global Effectiveness Director on strategy for future department resource. Recommend new productivity, process, and workflow solutions across planning and buying. Manage paid commercial pipeline, new business, and ancillary sales. Skills & Attributes Significant paid media experience in an agency environment with experience with C-suite clients at blue-chip organisations. In-depth knowledge of various media channels, platforms, and ad formats. Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on developing and motivating team members. Effective negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to align media activation strategies with business goals. Familiarity with ad tech and media activation tools, as well as industry-standard analytics platforms. Understanding of advertising regulations and compliance best practices. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritise people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritise employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. Our Perks 25 days annual leave x1 additional day of annual leave per year of service up to a max. of 5 x5 days additional annual leave granted each third year of service - to be taken in that year 3 additional days between Christmas and New year 2x Charity days Cycle to work scheme Discounted Tech Scheme Flexible working - We offer our employees the opportunity to work ad hoc from a remote location if it makes their lives easier and simpler. Click here to see the Candidate Privacy Notice .
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to spearhead the development and implementation of a project management function within the agency. Please note this is initially a contract of 12 months. This role is critical to establishing robust workflows, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of campaigns and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, agency operations, and leadership, with the ability to drive organisational change and set new standards for excellence. They will champion creativity and operational efficiency and ensure the seamless execution of a portfolio of projects managed by themselves and their reports. While embedding PM into the business, this role will remain heavily involved in the hands-on management and delivery of projects. Role & Responsibilities Making work we're proud of Work in partnership with leadership to understand agency ambition. Have a keen creative eye, bringing value to the creative and CS team. Work with key stakeholders to ensure that project approach and creative is protected in the delivery of the project including feasibility. Adapt to changing industry trends and client needs, ensuring the agency remains competitive and forward-thinking. Project Set Up & Planning Manage Kick Off sessions on their assigned projects/hubs. Provide strategic direction for all project management activities, aligning with the agency's vision and goals. Work in partnership with dept heads on priority of projects and PM requirements. Own the project approach, scoping and overall financial oversight alongside Client Services. Set the project up for success and involve the right skillset at the right time. Responsible for approving complex and multi-project estimates and SOW. Project Delivery & Workflow Take responsibility for the delivery of larger, complex and/or innovative projects and work-streams (on time and in budget). Set standards and effectively communicate both the work and the process to the internal team, stakeholders, and clients. Master of forward planning, anticipating problems and adapting. Manage project resources and coordinate internal reviews. Day-to-day escalation point for project delivery issues and to effectively resolve the same. Involvement in large agency pitches and teach PM's best practice on pitches. Project Health Oversee a portfolio of projects/hubs, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Manage and resolve escalations related to project scope, resource allocation, or client expectations. Monitor project performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimisation. Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and responsibility for financial health of each project. Collaboration Champion the integration of project management into the agency's culture and operations. Lead weekly scrums on hub workflow, resources, pain points, and risks. Facilitate high-level client communications, presenting project updates and addressing concerns with confidence. Ensure projects deliver measurable value to clients and drive their brand objectives. Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Agency Efficiencies Develop, introduce and maintain project management frameworks, tools, technologies, and workflows that streamline operations. Lead resource planning, ensuring the optimal allocation of talent and capabilities across projects. Drive financial discipline by overseeing budgets, forecasting, and profitability tracking. Team Be a hands-on team player, leading and inspiring by example. Recruit, manage, mentor, and inspire a project management team fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to build team capacity and expertise. Responsibilities & Key Skills Proven experience as a senior project management professional, within a creative, advertising, or marketing agency. Exceptional project management expertise, including project scoping, resource planning, risk assessment, and delivery across large-scale, complex projects. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams. Excellent organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure projects stay on track, on time, and within budget. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior clients and internal teams. Advanced financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, profitability tracking, and improving operational efficiency. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. Adept at solving complex problems and making fast decisions that align with strategic goals. Strong collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple departments and disciplines. Preferred Experience Proven track record of delivering innovative projects and driving operational change within an organisation. Experience in resource planning, capacity management, and improving team utilisation in a creative or agency environment. Familiarity with strategic and creative workflows. Demonstrated success in building and scaling a project management team or function. Experience leading pitches and managing high-profile client engagements. Understanding of change management principles to guide the adoption of new tools and processes. Background in campaign delivery across multiple channels, including social and experiential. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York, and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo, and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards, and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratized, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritize people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritize employees' well-being. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. . click apply for full job details
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to spearhead the development and implementation of a project management function within the agency. Please note this is initially a contract of 12 months. This role is critical to establishing robust workflows, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of campaigns and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, agency operations, and leadership, with the ability to drive organisational change and set new standards for excellence. They will champion creativity and operational efficiency and ensure the seamless execution of a portfolio of projects managed by themselves and their reports. While embedding PM into the business, this role will remain heavily involved in the hands-on management and delivery of projects. Role & Responsibilities Making work we're proud of Work in partnership with leadership to understand agency ambition. Have a keen creative eye, bringing value to the creative and CS team. Work with key stakeholders to ensure that project approach and creative is protected in the delivery of the project including feasibility. Adapt to changing industry trends and client needs, ensuring the agency remains competitive and forward-thinking. Project Set Up & Planning Manage Kick Off sessions on their assigned projects/hubs. Provide strategic direction for all project management activities, aligning with the agency's vision and goals. Work in partnership with dept heads on priority of projects and PM requirements. Own the project approach, scoping and overall financial oversight alongside Client Services. Set the project up for success and involve the right skillset at the right time. Responsible for approving complex and multi-project estimates and SOW. Project Delivery & Workflow Take responsibility for the delivery of larger, complex and/or innovative projects and work-streams (on time and in budget). Set standards and effectively communicate both the work and the process to the internal team, stakeholders, and clients. Master of forward planning, anticipating problems and adapting. Manage project resources and coordinate internal reviews. Day-to-day escalation point for project delivery issues and to effectively resolve the same. Involvement in large agency pitches and teach PM's best practice on pitches. Project Health Oversee a portfolio of projects/hubs, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Manage and resolve escalations related to project scope, resource allocation, or client expectations. Monitor project performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimisation. Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and responsibility for financial health of each project. Collaboration Champion the integration of project management into the agency's culture and operations. Lead weekly scrums on hub workflow, resources, pain points, and risks. Facilitate high-level client communications, presenting project updates and addressing concerns with confidence. Ensure projects deliver measurable value to clients and drive their brand objectives. Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Agency Efficiencies Develop, introduce and maintain project management frameworks, tools, technologies, and workflows that streamline operations. Lead resource planning, ensuring the optimal allocation of talent and capabilities across projects. Drive financial discipline by overseeing budgets, forecasting, and profitability tracking. Team Be a hands-on team player, leading and inspiring by example. Recruit, manage, mentor, and inspire a project management team fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to build team capacity and expertise. Responsibilities & Key Skills Proven experience as a senior project management professional, within a creative, advertising, or marketing agency. Exceptional project management expertise, including project scoping, resource planning, risk assessment, and delivery across large-scale, complex projects. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams. Excellent organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure projects stay on track, on time, and within budget. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior clients and internal teams. Advanced financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, profitability tracking, and improving operational efficiency. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. Adept at solving complex problems and making fast decisions that align with strategic goals. Strong collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple departments and disciplines. Preferred Experience Proven track record of delivering innovative projects and driving operational change within an organisation. Experience in resource planning, capacity management, and improving team utilisation in a creative or agency environment. Familiarity with strategic and creative workflows. Demonstrated success in building and scaling a project management team or function. Experience leading pitches and managing high-profile client engagements. Understanding of change management principles to guide the adoption of new tools and processes. Background in campaign delivery across multiple channels, including social and experiential. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York, and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo, and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards, and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratized, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritize people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritize employees' well-being. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. . click apply for full job details
The Role The role of the channel planning team is to provide the direction for how clients can win through the selection of channels, formats and behaviours to produce highly effective communication that works. The Channel Strategy Director has significant experience in devising effective communications plans that deliver against client objectives with robust evidence-based rationale. A successful candidate will need to combine strategic media thinking with a hands-on approach to execute on high-impact and highly effective work. Responsibilities: Devise the channel planning approach on Responses to Briefs that shift the needle on effectiveness for our clients. Ensure work is aligned to deliver against the client brief and ladder back to strategic recommendation. Demonstrate what it takes to achieve the objective in terms of budget and volume of activity (paid or organic) - How does the client win with the budget they've got? Set out the core communications tasks and phasing in clear frameworks that ladder back to the client objectives. Set out clear audience and targeting considerations as well as the most relevant contextual opportunities for us to show up in. Set out clear and inspiring recommendations that show what creator-led marketing can achieve with the right channel approach with compelling choices to be made in each platform. Show the campaign ecosystem across paid, owned, earned, showing how the communications pillars interact and complement each other. Set out the detail in terms of format recommendations and innovation opportunities for clients to leverage as part of the recommendation. Demonstrate a clear pathway to measuring success across channels. Be the torchbearer of campaign effectiveness and join up with measurement solutions from the insight and analytics team. Close the learning loop by recommending how to improve the next campaign in PCAs. Ensure we are always learning from the work - set up hypotheses with the insight and analytics team to test during campaigns. Total Connections Planning - Build 360-degree communications plans across paid, owned and earned media across both Influencer marketing and Creators in Advertising campaigns. Primary proposal input and taking the lead on new business strategies for both organic and paid media planning recommendations. Help lead the resource management of the team workload and freelancers where appropriate. Act as a sounding board for the Senior Planners to run work past you and kick the tyres on potential approaches. Help develop Thought leadership and strategic IP to create repeatable frameworks that enable better work and help win new business. Skills and Attributes: Significant experience in channel planning with the ability to effectively orchestrate channel thinking across paid, owned and earned media. Proven ability to devise bespoke and effective channel plans that meet client objectives and introduce new, practical approaches that find a better way to do things. Established channel planning expertise - you know what targeting is required, what formats work best for different creative tasks and how to join up different parts of the plan in synergy. Comprehensive understanding of influencer marketing and how paid strategies interact with organic approaches to maximise client outcomes. Established expertise in coaching others, providing guidance and stimulating questions to improve the quality of the work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratized, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritize people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritize employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents. Not discriminate unlawfully against any person. Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. This sets out our approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. A part of what we offer at BDB is a considerate suite of competitive benefits, which will be discussed with you throughout the interview process.
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
The Role The role of the channel planning team is to provide the direction for how clients can win through the selection of channels, formats and behaviours to produce highly effective communication that works. The Channel Strategy Director has significant experience in devising effective communications plans that deliver against client objectives with robust evidence-based rationale. A successful candidate will need to combine strategic media thinking with a hands-on approach to execute on high-impact and highly effective work. Responsibilities: Devise the channel planning approach on Responses to Briefs that shift the needle on effectiveness for our clients. Ensure work is aligned to deliver against the client brief and ladder back to strategic recommendation. Demonstrate what it takes to achieve the objective in terms of budget and volume of activity (paid or organic) - How does the client win with the budget they've got? Set out the core communications tasks and phasing in clear frameworks that ladder back to the client objectives. Set out clear audience and targeting considerations as well as the most relevant contextual opportunities for us to show up in. Set out clear and inspiring recommendations that show what creator-led marketing can achieve with the right channel approach with compelling choices to be made in each platform. Show the campaign ecosystem across paid, owned, earned, showing how the communications pillars interact and complement each other. Set out the detail in terms of format recommendations and innovation opportunities for clients to leverage as part of the recommendation. Demonstrate a clear pathway to measuring success across channels. Be the torchbearer of campaign effectiveness and join up with measurement solutions from the insight and analytics team. Close the learning loop by recommending how to improve the next campaign in PCAs. Ensure we are always learning from the work - set up hypotheses with the insight and analytics team to test during campaigns. Total Connections Planning - Build 360-degree communications plans across paid, owned and earned media across both Influencer marketing and Creators in Advertising campaigns. Primary proposal input and taking the lead on new business strategies for both organic and paid media planning recommendations. Help lead the resource management of the team workload and freelancers where appropriate. Act as a sounding board for the Senior Planners to run work past you and kick the tyres on potential approaches. Help develop Thought leadership and strategic IP to create repeatable frameworks that enable better work and help win new business. Skills and Attributes: Significant experience in channel planning with the ability to effectively orchestrate channel thinking across paid, owned and earned media. Proven ability to devise bespoke and effective channel plans that meet client objectives and introduce new, practical approaches that find a better way to do things. Established channel planning expertise - you know what targeting is required, what formats work best for different creative tasks and how to join up different parts of the plan in synergy. Comprehensive understanding of influencer marketing and how paid strategies interact with organic approaches to maximise client outcomes. Established expertise in coaching others, providing guidance and stimulating questions to improve the quality of the work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratized, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritize people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritize employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents. Not discriminate unlawfully against any person. Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. This sets out our approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. A part of what we offer at BDB is a considerate suite of competitive benefits, which will be discussed with you throughout the interview process.
Overview Ready to lead the way in driving viral success? We're seeking a hyper-creative and strategic social media expert to join our team and lead the local strategy in Turkey's market for a global beverage brand. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has a knack for turning ideas into viral moments, this is the role for you. As an Account Director, you'll be at the heart of our brand's social media presence, ensuring that content is not only high-quality and on-brand but also aligned with both global and local strategies. You'll lead a talented team of creators, guiding content development to ensure everything produced is relevant, impactful, and resonates with key target audiences. In this hands-on, integrated role, you'll oversee the end-to-end content creation process, analyze performance metrics, and continuously optimize campaigns to keep the brand ahead of trends. Your deep knowledge of local pop culture and influencer dynamics will be essential for building strong community connections and driving engagement. If you're organized, proactive, results-oriented, and passionate about social media and content creation, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact and take the brand's presence to the next level. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end creative and production of weekly social creator content for the brand by developing the tone of voice and vision, in collaboration with the global creative team. Manage and inspire a team of 3-5 creators, guiding them on trends, providing insights and brainstorming ideas aligned with cultural moments. Empower creators to push boundaries while making informed decisions to ensure content resonates with audiences and performs across social. Maintain brand relevance, ensuring content aligns with global positioning while driving local relevance. Oversee content quality, execution and delivery, ensuring all content is delivered on time, weekly. Stay deeply attuned to local pop culture, incorporating cultural trends into creative content strategies. Engage and grow social communities, interacting with followers and driving conversations to build loyalty. Lead community strategies using social listening and trending topics to boost brand visibility and engagement. Analyze content performance and provide fortnightly reports, using insights to improve creative outcomes. Develop a comprehensive understanding of trends and platform best practices to inform content strategy and drive engagement. Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations and approvals efficiently. Refine content production processes to improve efficiency. Ensure all content is approved by global/local brand and legal teams before going live. Skills & Attributes: Entrepreneurial Skills & A Success-Driven Mindset: The ability to take initiative, solve challenges creatively, and consistently drive results. Creative and Strategic Mindset: Ability to think creatively about content concepts while maintaining a strategic approach to achieve brand goals. Expertise in Influencer Marketing: Proven experience working with creators and influencers, including briefing and managing talent to produce high-quality, on-brand content. Trend Awareness: Strong knowledge of social media trends, platform best practices, and emerging content formats. Cultural Curiosity: Deep interest in local pop culture and a keen understanding of how cultural trends intersect with social media and brand strategy. Data-Driven Decision-Making & Paid Media Strategy: Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and translate insights into actionable plans, with a solid understanding of paid media strategies to enhance content reach and impact. Organisational Excellence: Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from internal teams to external creators. Proactive Problem-Solving: Resourceful and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to resolving challenges. Language Skills: Fluency in both local language and English is essential for this role. About BDB Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values Work with brands, but on behalf of people: Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritize people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you: Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide: Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends: Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritize employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind: Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom: Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. This sets out our approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. A part of what we offer at BDB is a considerate suite of competitive benefits, which will be discussed with you throughout the interview process.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Overview Ready to lead the way in driving viral success? We're seeking a hyper-creative and strategic social media expert to join our team and lead the local strategy in Turkey's market for a global beverage brand. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has a knack for turning ideas into viral moments, this is the role for you. As an Account Director, you'll be at the heart of our brand's social media presence, ensuring that content is not only high-quality and on-brand but also aligned with both global and local strategies. You'll lead a talented team of creators, guiding content development to ensure everything produced is relevant, impactful, and resonates with key target audiences. In this hands-on, integrated role, you'll oversee the end-to-end content creation process, analyze performance metrics, and continuously optimize campaigns to keep the brand ahead of trends. Your deep knowledge of local pop culture and influencer dynamics will be essential for building strong community connections and driving engagement. If you're organized, proactive, results-oriented, and passionate about social media and content creation, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact and take the brand's presence to the next level. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end creative and production of weekly social creator content for the brand by developing the tone of voice and vision, in collaboration with the global creative team. Manage and inspire a team of 3-5 creators, guiding them on trends, providing insights and brainstorming ideas aligned with cultural moments. Empower creators to push boundaries while making informed decisions to ensure content resonates with audiences and performs across social. Maintain brand relevance, ensuring content aligns with global positioning while driving local relevance. Oversee content quality, execution and delivery, ensuring all content is delivered on time, weekly. Stay deeply attuned to local pop culture, incorporating cultural trends into creative content strategies. Engage and grow social communities, interacting with followers and driving conversations to build loyalty. Lead community strategies using social listening and trending topics to boost brand visibility and engagement. Analyze content performance and provide fortnightly reports, using insights to improve creative outcomes. Develop a comprehensive understanding of trends and platform best practices to inform content strategy and drive engagement. Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations and approvals efficiently. Refine content production processes to improve efficiency. Ensure all content is approved by global/local brand and legal teams before going live. Skills & Attributes: Entrepreneurial Skills & A Success-Driven Mindset: The ability to take initiative, solve challenges creatively, and consistently drive results. Creative and Strategic Mindset: Ability to think creatively about content concepts while maintaining a strategic approach to achieve brand goals. Expertise in Influencer Marketing: Proven experience working with creators and influencers, including briefing and managing talent to produce high-quality, on-brand content. Trend Awareness: Strong knowledge of social media trends, platform best practices, and emerging content formats. Cultural Curiosity: Deep interest in local pop culture and a keen understanding of how cultural trends intersect with social media and brand strategy. Data-Driven Decision-Making & Paid Media Strategy: Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and translate insights into actionable plans, with a solid understanding of paid media strategies to enhance content reach and impact. Organisational Excellence: Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from internal teams to external creators. Proactive Problem-Solving: Resourceful and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to resolving challenges. Language Skills: Fluency in both local language and English is essential for this role. About BDB Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values Work with brands, but on behalf of people: Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritize people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you: Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide: Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends: Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritize employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind: Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom: Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. This sets out our approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. A part of what we offer at BDB is a considerate suite of competitive benefits, which will be discussed with you throughout the interview process.
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to spearhead the development and implementation of a project management function within the agency. Please note this is initially, a contract of 12 months. This role is critical to establishing robust workflows, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of campaigns and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, agency operations, and leadership, with the ability to drive organisational change and set new standards for excellence. They will champion creativity and operational efficiency, and ensure the seamless execution of a portfolio of projects managed by themselves and their reports. They will bring the energy and be a driving force within the team and a true partner to those they work with. While embedding PM into the business, this role will remain heavily involved in the hands-on management and delivery of projects Role & Responsibilities Making work we're proud of Work in partnership with leadership to understand agency ambition Have a keen creative eye, bringing value to the creative and CS team Work with key stakeholders to ensure that project approach and creative is protected in the delivery of the project including feasibility Adapt to changing industry trends and client needs, ensuring the agency remains competitive and forward-thinking Project Set Up & Planning Manage Kick Off sessions on their assigned projects/hubs Provide strategic direction for all project management activities, aligning with the agency's vision and goals. Work in partnership with dept heads on priority of projects and PM requirements Own the project approach, scoping and overall financial oversight alongside Client Services. Set the project up for success and involve the right skillset at the right time. Responsible for approving complex and multi-project estimates and SOW Project Delivery & Workflow Take responsibility for the delivery of larger, complex and/or innovative projects and work-streams (on time and in budget) Set standards and effectively communicates both the work and the process to the internal team, stakeholders and clients Master of forward planning, anticipating problems and adapting Managing project resource and coordinate internal reviews Day-to-day escalation point for project delivery issues and to effectively resolve the same Involvement in large agency pitches and teach PM's best practice on pitches Project Health Oversee a portfolio of projects/hubs, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Manage and resolve escalations related to project scope, resource allocation, or client expectations. Monitor project performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimisation. Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and responsibility for financial health of each project Collaboration Champion the integration of project management into the agency's culture and operations. Lead weekly scrums on hub workflow, resource, pain points and risks Facilitate high-level client communications, presenting project updates and addressing concerns with confidence Ensure projects deliver measurable value to clients and drive their brand objectives. Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Agency Efficiencies Develop, introduce and maintain project management frameworks, tools, technologies and workflows that streamline operations. Lead resource planning, ensuring the optimal allocation of talent and capabilities across projects. Drive financial discipline by overseeing budgets, forecasting, and profitability tracking Team Be a hands-on team player, leading and inspiring by example Recruit, manage, mentor, and inspire a project management team fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to build team capacity and expertise. Responsibilities & Key Skills Proven experience as a senior project management professional, within a creative, advertising, or marketing agency. Exceptional project management expertise, including project scoping, resource planning, risk assessment, and delivery across large-scale, complex projects. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams. Excellent organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure projects stay on track, on time, and within budget. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior clients and internal teams. Advanced financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, profitability tracking, and improving operational efficiency. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies Adept at solving complex problems and making fast decisions that align with strategic goals. Strong collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple departments and disciplines. Preferred Experience Proven track record of delivering innovative projects and driving operational change within an organisation. Experience in resource planning, capacity management, and improving team utilisation in a creative or agency environment. Familiarity with strategic and creative workflows. Demonstrated success in building and scaling a project management team or function. Experience leading pitches and managing high-profile client engagements. Understanding of change management principles to guide the adoption of new tools and processes. Background in campaign delivery across multiple channels, including social and experiential. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritise people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritise employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; . click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to spearhead the development and implementation of a project management function within the agency. Please note this is initially, a contract of 12 months. This role is critical to establishing robust workflows, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of campaigns and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, agency operations, and leadership, with the ability to drive organisational change and set new standards for excellence. They will champion creativity and operational efficiency, and ensure the seamless execution of a portfolio of projects managed by themselves and their reports. They will bring the energy and be a driving force within the team and a true partner to those they work with. While embedding PM into the business, this role will remain heavily involved in the hands-on management and delivery of projects Role & Responsibilities Making work we're proud of Work in partnership with leadership to understand agency ambition Have a keen creative eye, bringing value to the creative and CS team Work with key stakeholders to ensure that project approach and creative is protected in the delivery of the project including feasibility Adapt to changing industry trends and client needs, ensuring the agency remains competitive and forward-thinking Project Set Up & Planning Manage Kick Off sessions on their assigned projects/hubs Provide strategic direction for all project management activities, aligning with the agency's vision and goals. Work in partnership with dept heads on priority of projects and PM requirements Own the project approach, scoping and overall financial oversight alongside Client Services. Set the project up for success and involve the right skillset at the right time. Responsible for approving complex and multi-project estimates and SOW Project Delivery & Workflow Take responsibility for the delivery of larger, complex and/or innovative projects and work-streams (on time and in budget) Set standards and effectively communicates both the work and the process to the internal team, stakeholders and clients Master of forward planning, anticipating problems and adapting Managing project resource and coordinate internal reviews Day-to-day escalation point for project delivery issues and to effectively resolve the same Involvement in large agency pitches and teach PM's best practice on pitches Project Health Oversee a portfolio of projects/hubs, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Manage and resolve escalations related to project scope, resource allocation, or client expectations. Monitor project performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimisation. Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and responsibility for financial health of each project Collaboration Champion the integration of project management into the agency's culture and operations. Lead weekly scrums on hub workflow, resource, pain points and risks Facilitate high-level client communications, presenting project updates and addressing concerns with confidence Ensure projects deliver measurable value to clients and drive their brand objectives. Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Agency Efficiencies Develop, introduce and maintain project management frameworks, tools, technologies and workflows that streamline operations. Lead resource planning, ensuring the optimal allocation of talent and capabilities across projects. Drive financial discipline by overseeing budgets, forecasting, and profitability tracking Team Be a hands-on team player, leading and inspiring by example Recruit, manage, mentor, and inspire a project management team fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to build team capacity and expertise. Responsibilities & Key Skills Proven experience as a senior project management professional, within a creative, advertising, or marketing agency. Exceptional project management expertise, including project scoping, resource planning, risk assessment, and delivery across large-scale, complex projects. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams. Excellent organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure projects stay on track, on time, and within budget. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior clients and internal teams. Advanced financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, profitability tracking, and improving operational efficiency. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies Adept at solving complex problems and making fast decisions that align with strategic goals. Strong collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple departments and disciplines. Preferred Experience Proven track record of delivering innovative projects and driving operational change within an organisation. Experience in resource planning, capacity management, and improving team utilisation in a creative or agency environment. Familiarity with strategic and creative workflows. Demonstrated success in building and scaling a project management team or function. Experience leading pitches and managing high-profile client engagements. Understanding of change management principles to guide the adoption of new tools and processes. Background in campaign delivery across multiple channels, including social and experiential. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritise people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritise employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; . click apply for full job details
Job Overview At Billion Dollar Boy we are committed to being a true strategic partner for our clients. This means providing them with the ability to deliver outstandingly effective plans across paid, owned and earned media. The role of the Media team at BDB is to provide clients with clear recommendations to amplify the effectiveness of paid, owned, and organic media activity and deliver robust plans in execution. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our plans deliver effective results for our clients by continually raising the bar of what's possible. Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Work closely with our New Business, Client Leadership, & Strategy teams to increase the volume of client work that integrates paid media. This will include occupying a client-facing role in pitches and key client leadership meetings with senior clients at a diverse mix of businesses and categories. Actions might include ownership of sales and client-facing material (including how media spend & paid media fees are presented to clients). Become a thought leader for the agency in your field through ideation and ownership of agency messaging on the intersection of paid media & creators. Drive ancillary revenue through innovation (for example, retail media integration). Develop a commercial model for charge-outs where we plan but do not buy media vs full-service. Develop and negotiate partnerships with vendors who can help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our paid and organic solutions. Product Leadership Work with our Group Effectiveness Director & our Paid Social Director to develop a culture of continuous learning including test and learn frameworks across e-commerce, DOOH, and other innovation areas. Develop proprietary and partner products to improve efficiency and effectiveness across planning and buying (for example, tools that reduce CPMs, allow for greater in-flight optimizations, beta tests on formats, and enhanced targeting capabilities). Cultivate strong relationships with media vendors and technology partners to ensure seamless campaign execution and performance. Work with the Channel strategy and Paid Activation team to ensure we understand all the latest functions across platforms and beyond. Lead research & thought leadership around paid media to showcase the constant improvement of product offerings. Client Leadership Work with the team to build long-term client relationships by finding new solutions to our client's brand challenges (e.g., developing an effective roadmap for test and learn). Work with the Strategy & Client Services team on the paid/organic splits to ensure there is robust evidence in recommendations. Consistently demonstrate through strong departmental work & communications the value of paid media + creators. Team Leadership Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment across the channel planning and paid activation teams. Enhance skills and capabilities across planning and buying (for example, training on new solutions). Lead on paid-media-related sales and client-facing material. Work with the Paid Media Director and Global Effectiveness Director on strategy for future department resource. Recommend new productivity, process, and workflow solutions across planning and buying. Manage paid commercial pipeline, new business, and ancillary sales. Skills & Attributes Significant paid media experience in an agency environment with experience with C-suite clients at blue-chip organisations. In-depth knowledge of various media channels, platforms, and ad formats. Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on developing and motivating team members. Effective negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to align media activation strategies with business goals. Familiarity with ad tech and media activation tools, as well as industry-standard analytics platforms. Understanding of advertising regulations and compliance best practices. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York, and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo, and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards, and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends Solve problems with a curious mind Empower employees with a framework for freedom Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. Not discriminate unlawfully against any person. Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. Our Perks 25 days annual leave x1 additional day of annual leave per year of service up to a max. of 5 x5 days additional annual leave granted each third year of service - to be taken in that year 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year 2x Charity days Cycle to work scheme Discounted Tech Scheme Flexible working - We offer our employees the opportunity to work ad hoc from a remote location if it makes their lives easier and simpler.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Job Overview At Billion Dollar Boy we are committed to being a true strategic partner for our clients. This means providing them with the ability to deliver outstandingly effective plans across paid, owned and earned media. The role of the Media team at BDB is to provide clients with clear recommendations to amplify the effectiveness of paid, owned, and organic media activity and deliver robust plans in execution. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our plans deliver effective results for our clients by continually raising the bar of what's possible. Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Work closely with our New Business, Client Leadership, & Strategy teams to increase the volume of client work that integrates paid media. This will include occupying a client-facing role in pitches and key client leadership meetings with senior clients at a diverse mix of businesses and categories. Actions might include ownership of sales and client-facing material (including how media spend & paid media fees are presented to clients). Become a thought leader for the agency in your field through ideation and ownership of agency messaging on the intersection of paid media & creators. Drive ancillary revenue through innovation (for example, retail media integration). Develop a commercial model for charge-outs where we plan but do not buy media vs full-service. Develop and negotiate partnerships with vendors who can help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our paid and organic solutions. Product Leadership Work with our Group Effectiveness Director & our Paid Social Director to develop a culture of continuous learning including test and learn frameworks across e-commerce, DOOH, and other innovation areas. Develop proprietary and partner products to improve efficiency and effectiveness across planning and buying (for example, tools that reduce CPMs, allow for greater in-flight optimizations, beta tests on formats, and enhanced targeting capabilities). Cultivate strong relationships with media vendors and technology partners to ensure seamless campaign execution and performance. Work with the Channel strategy and Paid Activation team to ensure we understand all the latest functions across platforms and beyond. Lead research & thought leadership around paid media to showcase the constant improvement of product offerings. Client Leadership Work with the team to build long-term client relationships by finding new solutions to our client's brand challenges (e.g., developing an effective roadmap for test and learn). Work with the Strategy & Client Services team on the paid/organic splits to ensure there is robust evidence in recommendations. Consistently demonstrate through strong departmental work & communications the value of paid media + creators. Team Leadership Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment across the channel planning and paid activation teams. Enhance skills and capabilities across planning and buying (for example, training on new solutions). Lead on paid-media-related sales and client-facing material. Work with the Paid Media Director and Global Effectiveness Director on strategy for future department resource. Recommend new productivity, process, and workflow solutions across planning and buying. Manage paid commercial pipeline, new business, and ancillary sales. Skills & Attributes Significant paid media experience in an agency environment with experience with C-suite clients at blue-chip organisations. In-depth knowledge of various media channels, platforms, and ad formats. Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on developing and motivating team members. Effective negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to align media activation strategies with business goals. Familiarity with ad tech and media activation tools, as well as industry-standard analytics platforms. Understanding of advertising regulations and compliance best practices. About Billion Dollar Boy Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York, and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo, and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards, and Adweek. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends Solve problems with a curious mind Empower employees with a framework for freedom Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. Not discriminate unlawfully against any person. Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. Our Perks 25 days annual leave x1 additional day of annual leave per year of service up to a max. of 5 x5 days additional annual leave granted each third year of service - to be taken in that year 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year 2x Charity days Cycle to work scheme Discounted Tech Scheme Flexible working - We offer our employees the opportunity to work ad hoc from a remote location if it makes their lives easier and simpler.
Job Overview Are you ready to redefine procurement and supplier strategy? As the Commercial Innovation & Supplier Partnerships Director at BDB Group, you will lead a bold transformation in how we approach supplier relationships and commercial negotiations across its businesses. This isn't your typical procurement role-this is your chance to innovate, influence, and drive strategic change in a fast-paced, creative industry. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping BDB Group's growth, bridging our creative ambitions with supplier capabilities to deliver world-class results. From pioneering innovative deal structures to mentoring our teams on client procurement tactics, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionising how BDB Group collaborates with its partners. This is an opportunity for a visionary leader to craft innovative supplier strategies, steer impactful negotiations, and redefine what's possible in procurement. What You'll Do Strategic Supplier Partnerships Define and execute BDB Group's supplier strategy to foster relationships that deliver innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. Cultivate high-impact partnerships with influencers, production partners, and key suppliers to support BDB Group's creative vision and achieve sustainable growth. Empower Internal Teams to Win Equip internal teams with advanced skills and tools to excel in commercial negotiations with clients and suppliers. Provide expert guidance on deal structuring, procurement tactics, and contract management, empowering the organization to navigate complex procurement environments with confidence. Revolutionise Deal-Making Push boundaries with forward-thinking deal structures, including performance-based agreements and other innovative pricing models. Create agreements that balance risk and reward while amplifying the impact of influencer marketing and content production. Be the Face of Procurement Excellence Represent BDB Group as a thought leader in innovative procurement and commercial strategy. Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to engage clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, positioning BDB Group as a leader in the evolving procurement landscape. Optimize Financial and Operational Efficiency Partner with Operations to ensure procurement budgets, resources, and processes are optimised for efficiency and scalability. Align supplier capabilities with BDB Group's creative and operational objectives to deliver high-quality outcomes within budgetary constraints. Set High Standards for Supplier Performance Establish and oversee performance-based metrics to ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, innovation, and cost-efficiency benchmarks. Negotiate contracts that inspire accountability and excellence, balancing supplier incentives with business objectives. What Makes This Role Unique This is a rare opportunity to reshape procurement into a strategic driver of innovation and growth. You'll have the platform to influence internal teams, build transformative supplier relationships, and lead cutting-edge commercial strategies in a fast-paced, creative environment. Who We're Looking For We are seeking an accomplished leader with deep procurement expertise and a proven track record in driving strategic supplier partnerships. You combine technical knowledge with strategic vision and bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges. If you are passionate about transforming procurement into a value-creation engine, this is the role for you. Why Join BDB? BDB Group is at the forefront of marketing innovation. Joining our team means working in an environment that values forward-thinking strategies, bold ideas, and impactful leadership. If you're ready to make your mark in procurement and help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you. About BDB Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritise people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritise employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. This sets out our approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. A part of what we offer at BDB is a considerate suite of competitive benefits, which will be discussed with you throughout the interview process. Click here to see the Candidate Privacy Notice .
Jan 28, 2025
Full time
Job Overview Are you ready to redefine procurement and supplier strategy? As the Commercial Innovation & Supplier Partnerships Director at BDB Group, you will lead a bold transformation in how we approach supplier relationships and commercial negotiations across its businesses. This isn't your typical procurement role-this is your chance to innovate, influence, and drive strategic change in a fast-paced, creative industry. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping BDB Group's growth, bridging our creative ambitions with supplier capabilities to deliver world-class results. From pioneering innovative deal structures to mentoring our teams on client procurement tactics, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionising how BDB Group collaborates with its partners. This is an opportunity for a visionary leader to craft innovative supplier strategies, steer impactful negotiations, and redefine what's possible in procurement. What You'll Do Strategic Supplier Partnerships Define and execute BDB Group's supplier strategy to foster relationships that deliver innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. Cultivate high-impact partnerships with influencers, production partners, and key suppliers to support BDB Group's creative vision and achieve sustainable growth. Empower Internal Teams to Win Equip internal teams with advanced skills and tools to excel in commercial negotiations with clients and suppliers. Provide expert guidance on deal structuring, procurement tactics, and contract management, empowering the organization to navigate complex procurement environments with confidence. Revolutionise Deal-Making Push boundaries with forward-thinking deal structures, including performance-based agreements and other innovative pricing models. Create agreements that balance risk and reward while amplifying the impact of influencer marketing and content production. Be the Face of Procurement Excellence Represent BDB Group as a thought leader in innovative procurement and commercial strategy. Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to engage clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, positioning BDB Group as a leader in the evolving procurement landscape. Optimize Financial and Operational Efficiency Partner with Operations to ensure procurement budgets, resources, and processes are optimised for efficiency and scalability. Align supplier capabilities with BDB Group's creative and operational objectives to deliver high-quality outcomes within budgetary constraints. Set High Standards for Supplier Performance Establish and oversee performance-based metrics to ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, innovation, and cost-efficiency benchmarks. Negotiate contracts that inspire accountability and excellence, balancing supplier incentives with business objectives. What Makes This Role Unique This is a rare opportunity to reshape procurement into a strategic driver of innovation and growth. You'll have the platform to influence internal teams, build transformative supplier relationships, and lead cutting-edge commercial strategies in a fast-paced, creative environment. Who We're Looking For We are seeking an accomplished leader with deep procurement expertise and a proven track record in driving strategic supplier partnerships. You combine technical knowledge with strategic vision and bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges. If you are passionate about transforming procurement into a value-creation engine, this is the role for you. Why Join BDB? BDB Group is at the forefront of marketing innovation. Joining our team means working in an environment that values forward-thinking strategies, bold ideas, and impactful leadership. If you're ready to make your mark in procurement and help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you. About BDB Billion Dollar Boy (BDB) is a global creator agency, using industry-leading tech solutions to deliver integrated, creator-led advertising and end-to-end campaign management. Founded in 2014, Billion Dollar Boy was among the first global influencer agencies and now has offices in London, New York and New Orleans. Since its inception, BDB has partnered with some of the world's leading brands - including Heineken, King, Nintendo, PepsiCo and L'Oréal - connecting them with more than 10,000 vetted content creators. BDB client campaigns have been awarded at the Cannes Lions, Influencer Marketing Awards, Webby Awards, Shortys, The Drum Awards and Adweek. Our Values We believe one of the biggest issues advertising agencies face is reputational. Our vision is to change that by setting a new standard of advertising with a greater social purpose, where creativity is democratised, and technology drives efficiency and effectiveness. Billion Dollar Boy has identified industry problems and potential solutions, leading to a set of Future Behaviours that should be adopted by every agency to positively change advertising as a whole: Work with brands, but on behalf of people - Brands are clients, but agencies must prioritise people's interests, educating brands on consumer importance and acting on behalf of the people. Seek out less heard voices, act upon what they tell you - Diverse opinions and perspectives improve work and the world. Agencies must actively listen to and act on a broad range of voices. Be fair to everyone, then you'll have nothing to hide - Agencies should ensure objective and transparent reward structures to promote equality. Treat your clients like friends and employees like best friends - Clients provide opportunities, but employees turn them into work. Agencies must prioritise employees' wellbeing. Solve problems with a curious mind - Creativity involves original ideas. Agencies should explore unproven solutions and take risks for better outcomes, even if things aren't broken. Empower employees with a framework for freedom - Provide supportive structures without restrictions, allowing employees to make decisions and control their career progression within clear business parameters. Our Culture Our mission is to redefine advertising by reflecting culture through the voices of creators, where creativity is democratized, and technology is the driving force behind impact. We champion equity and inclusion, and believe that diversity sparks creativity, problem-solving, and well-being. Along with fostering these values, BDB is committed to being the most innovative creator marketing agency in the world through initiatives like FiveTwoNine and Muse. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and appreciate that every member of the team makes a vital difference. Billion Dollar Boy embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and will seek to promote these benefits in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or when affording our current employees with opportunities for promotion, it means that we will: Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background and make best use of their talents; Not discriminate unlawfully against any person; Select the best person for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities. This sets out our approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. A part of what we offer at BDB is a considerate suite of competitive benefits, which will be discussed with you throughout the interview process. Click here to see the Candidate Privacy Notice .