Business Director - Corporate PR

About Ogilvy   Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.   About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. INFLUENCE MANAGER - B2B   Department: PR & Influence Location: London  Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 months)  Full Time/Part time: Full Time  Working Pattern: Hybrid Reporting into: Influence Director / Influence Business Director About Ogilvy: Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard. In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – now in its 12th year. Ogilvy’s award-winning influence division is one of the first agencies to develop a specialist ‘Business Influence’ team, integrating the value of influence into the core of Business Marketing operations for clients with a more ‘corporate’ slant or B2B focus. We’ve had the pleasure of working with world-leading brands such as TCS, Samsung Business, Lloyds Banking, Intel Gaming, Mastercard, EY, and many more. Our influencer proposition covers the full spectrum of integrated influencer work, from household celebrities to niche micro-influencers, and from social media content to above-the-line (ATL) production. We prove every day that influencer marketing sits at the heart of modern business solutions. The Role As a Business Influence Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between B2B marketing strategy and high-impact influencer execution. While our work does occasionally cover B2C elements, the vast majority of your portfolio will be B2B-focused. Your deep understanding of B2B audiences, corporate brand value, complex routes to market, and professional decision-making journeys will play a key role in spotting where influence can add maximum value. In this role, you will be directly responsible for the ideation, project management, and end-to-end execution of influencer marketing campaigns. You will work across a highly diverse range of activations, including: * Large-scale production shoots (requiring solid production knowledge). * Developing multi-market toolkits for global brands. * Creating research reports and thought-leadership content. * Developing and scaling employee advocacy/employee influencer programs. * Partnering with industry thought leaders, executives, and academics for high-profile events. Ogilvy’s standard of delivery requires your client management to be first-class. You must be results-oriented, strategic, and capable of developing "best-in-class" ongoing influencer programs with innovative creativity at their core. Additionally, as a Manager/Account Manager within our team, you will act as a vital mentor and escalation point for Account Executives (AEs), supporting them in their professional growth. Key Responsibilities Campaign Management & Production (End-to-End) * Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex influencer campaigns, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and exceed client KPIs. * Utilize your production knowledge to oversee content creation pipelines, from brief to final delivery, ensuring high-quality output across social, digital, and offline channels. * Actively contribute to the overarching Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plans, calendars, and budgets. * Construct, design, and present high-quality, strategically sound pitch and campaign decks for internal stakeholders and clients. Client & Stakeholder Management * Maintain and build successful, trusting client relationships, acting as a day-to-day lead. * Confidently sell in creative ideas, content streams, and strategic pivots in quick-turnaround and high-pressure situations. * Align and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams (Media, PR, Social, Brand Activation, and Digital) to deliver integrated campaigns. Talent, Reporting & Operations * Identify, vet, and negotiate contracts with B2B thought leaders, industry experts, and creators. * Oversee the management of the influencer database, ensuring it is kept up-to-date and compliant with data standards. * Oversee campaign reporting and measurement. While you will support and delegate to the Account Executive on reporting and identification tasks, you will maintain ultimate accountability for the accuracy and strategic insight of the data presented to clients. * Stay up-to-date with cultural, B2B, and social trends, as well as customer views and attitudes, translating these into actionable campaign insights. * Support on additional projects as required, including new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trend analysis. Desired Skills and Experience Must-Haves: * Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of dedicated experience in influencer marketing, corporate PR, or B2B marketing/sales. * B2B/Corporate Acumen: A strong understanding of B2B audiences, professional social networks (specifically LinkedIn), and how to navigate the complex compliance, legal, and brand safety requirements of corporate clients. * Strategic Capability: Proven ability to put together polished, logical, and visually compelling strategy and pitch decks (Keynote/PowerPoint). * Relationship Management: Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building consistently productive relationships with clients, talent, and internal agency partners. * Resilience & Attitude: Self-motivated, action-oriented, and ambitious, with a positive "can-do" attitude and the ability to remain calm and optimistic under pressure. * Digital Integration: Proven experience integrating digital, social media, and PR into cohesive campaign activities. Nice-to-Haves: * Production Knowledge: Practical experience with content production processes, including video shoots, licensing, and usage rights. * PR/Sales Background: Experience working within a Corporate PR agency or a B2B sales/account management environment is highly advantageous, as it aids in understanding complex stakeholder structures. * Mentorship: Experience mentoring, guiding, or delegating tasks to junior team members (AEs/Interns) to help them grow and succeed. * Industry Passion: An avid follower of industry news, creator economy trends, and emerging B2B social platforms. How we help you Thrive: * 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day * Bupa Healthcare * Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave * Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm * A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure * Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests. * Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme * Life Assurance At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.  We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.  Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

About Ogilvy   Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.   About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.  Business Director   Large Beauty Portfolio    Department: WPP Onefluence   Location: London  Contract type: Fixed-Term (8-months)  Full Time/Part time: Full Time  Reporting into: Client Partner            About Ogilvy:    Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondelēz International.  Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally; we are proud to be the most awarded influencer agency for six years running and the recipient of the Cannes Grand Prix for Social & Creator for two consecutive years.   Ogilvy UK also hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK, which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA), a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020, recently acquired by WPP. .     The Role We are currently seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our team as a Business Director. As a Business Director, you will have the opportunity to lead large and complex projects across one of our leading beauty brands, driving growth and delivering exceptional work. Your ability to think beyond short-term goals and identify opportunities and risks will be crucial in helping your team achieve their objectives. Your role will also involve being a trusted partner, adding value to relationships beyond account management and planning. You will be the commercial lead, developing and scoping out a wide range of deliverables.  You will be someone who has experience managing teams across complex campaigns within high volume brands, operating in a cool, calm manner. A Leader who inspires their team and earns the respect of senior clients. As a Business Director, you will lead the strategic development of high-impact client presentations and influence-led proposals, translating business objectives, cultural insights, and campaign strategies into compelling narratives and commercially strong decks. You will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape strategic recommendations, articulate creative thinking, and deliver polished presentations that drive client confidence, growth opportunities, and best-in-class influence solutions. Key Responsibilities: * Demonstrated track record in successfully driving growth and delivering high-quality work on large and complex projects.   * Ability to think strategically, identify potential opportunities and risks, and provide solutions to achieve team goals.   * Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain trusted partnerships with mid-level and senior clients.  * Accountability and responsibility for agency performance and client relationships, effectively managing key stakeholders.   * Keep up with current trends across Social, Influence and advertising  * Collaborative mindset, working effectively with other crafts and departments within the agency to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.  * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.   * Passion for championing equity and inclusivity, fostering an inclusive work environment, and meeting diverse client needs.   * Proactive and forward-thinking approach, able to anticipate industry trends and adapt strategies accordingly.   * Ability to take a holistic view of projects and activities, identifying future opportunities for growth and expansion.   * Demonstrated leadership abilities, inspiring and guiding teams towards achieving exceptional results.   * Passion for the cultural sector and the ability to create a global 360 integrated campaign that brings the vision to life.     Requirements:  * Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve exceptional results.   * Ability to drive growth and deliver high-quality work on large and complex projects.   * Forecast, reconcile and monitor client revenue and profitability   * Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships.   * Deep understanding of client business objectives and aspirations, providing strategic insights and guidance.  * Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams and departments within the agency.   * Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.   * Inclusive and diverse approach, championing equity and inclusivity in the workplace and meeting diverse client needs.   * Proactive and forward-thinking, staying ahead of industry trends and adapting strategies accordingly.   * Ability to think beyond short-term goals and take a holistic view of projects and activities.   * Strong problem-solving skills, able to make decisive decisions and act quickly when faced with challenges.   * Passion for the cultural sector and the ability to create impactful global integrated campaigns.        How we help you Thrive:   *  25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day    * Bupa Healthcare   * Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave   * We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm   * A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure   * Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year    * Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme   * Life Assurance   At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.  We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.  Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.