Overview

Forward Media (part of Havas Media Network) is expanding its senior AV team and looking for an AV Business Director. Reporting to the Head of AV, you will be responsible for the output and delivery of your core team across a high-profile luxury portfolio client. Location: London Havas Village (approximately 3 days per week in the office).

As part of the AV Leadership Team, you will ensure that your account team deliver best in class strategic responses to briefs and meet all audit, commercial and servicing commitments. You will have the experience and gravitas to independently manage relationships with senior client, auditor and media owner contacts, as well as internal stakeholders and client teams. This role is suitable for someone already at Business Director level looking to join a thriving and growing agency, or a very experienced Account Director ready to step up.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of a core team of 3 - 4 people across varying levels.
• Ensure delivery of all PRF, audit, quality, value, commercial and client servicing commitments within the client patch across linear TV, Audio, BVOD and Cinema
• Guide and teach direct reports about what good looks like with smart, strategic responses to briefs
• Create and deliver AV responses for new business pitches
• Ensure accurate calculation and delivery of value in line with client and agency needs
• Work alongside wider investment teams to manage AV delivery as part of overall media PRF commitments
• Lead the weekly AV Buyer’s Meeting (on a rotating chair basis)
• Work alongside the wider AV Leadership Team to support on overall team leadership, workload, management, output and happiness
• Continued learning, sharing and development of the evolving AV landscape

Key Experience

• Detailed understanding of the audit optimisation process
• Experienced practitioner in AV and audio planning, buying and delivery
• Comfortable with managing difficult conversations with clients and media owners – whilst striking the right tone to be a positive ambassador for Havas
• Proven ability in leading and inspiring a successful AV account team

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Advertising and Other

Industries

• Advertising Services