Business Director

Landor•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Landor, part of WPP, is seeking a Business Director to join its team in Bentonville, Arkansas. Landor works with clients to define and solve business problems through brand, connecting design, experience, governance, and measurement capabilities to business outcomes. Its related companies include amp, bdg, Deep Local, and ManvsMachine. The Business Director partners with clients on brand-led business transformation, leads key client relationships, and develops a thorough understanding of client organizations and brands. The role identifies opportunities and aligns client needs with Landor’s capabilities while ensuring excellent client service and satisfaction. The Business Director collaborates with Strategy, Design, Naming, Research, and Brand Engagement teams and guides project teams to deliver work on time, within budget, and within scope. The posted salary range is $120,000 to $170,000. Landor describes its work environment as hybrid, with teams in the office around four days per week. Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team.

Requirements

Strong project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Previous experience successfully leading client projects within a brand or design agency.
Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate confidently with clients at all levels.
A solutions-driven outlook, curiosity, and an innovative mind.
Strategic and intellectual agility, with the ability to connect ideas and recommend logical next steps.

Responsibilities

Help clients gain agility and identify opportunities in challenging circumstances.
Partner with clients on brand-led business transformation.
Lead key client relationships for one or more client brands.
Develop expertise in clients’ organizations and brands, identify opportunities, and align business needs with Landor’s capabilities.
Deliver excellent client services and client satisfaction across clients and their brands.
Collaborate with Strategy, Design, Naming, Research, and Brand Engagement.
Guide a team to deliver projects on time, on budget, and on scope.