Associate Business Director

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Omnicom Group Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Why choose us?

Culture

The culture at OMD NZ is simply one of a kind. We have a culture that we're very proud of over here in Mt Eden, with plenty of initiatives and events throughout the year which constantly creates a buzz around the office as well as strong bonds between employees.

Flexible Working

Flexible working is built on trust and open communication which we highly encourage here at OMD. You also have access to Birthday Leave, Summer/Winter Fridays, Gifted Day.

Health & Wellbeing

An annual $200 healthy lifestyle allowance, access to our ongoing `Thrive' personal wellbeing program, the opportunity to join a range of OMD's sports teams, and even free brekkie & coffee

Learning & Development

We want to encourage our staff to utilise as many opportunities as possible to learn and grow. We offer all types of training, here we pretty much tailor your training to suit your level of the role including our talked-about mentoring program.

So, if you feel you're up for the challenge, this is the opportunity for you Please apply with a cover letter and resume via the job ad ASAP

OMD is a proud member of Diversity Works NZ and an equal-opportunity employer. We offer great flexibility for employees and have a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Here's a sneak peek into the agency for you to enjoy:

About the role

At OMD, we put the spotlight on what client service is all about: deep relationships, sharp thinking, and business transformation. The Associate Business Director (ABD) is a pivotal leadership role that sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and commerce, supporting client success, mentoring teams, and driving agency excellence.

You'll manage a portfolio of key clients, supporting and deputising for the Business Director or CSD, while also owning select accounts. This role is ideal for a future leader who blends strategic flair, digital confidence, and strong people skills.

We expect our ABDs to role-model our values-Build Together, Dare to Disrupt, and Unite to Uplift-and embody the mindset of a proactive partner, not a passive receiver of briefs. You're here to shape the work, grow your clients, and grow your people.

Skills and Expertise

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big picture thinking and commercial detail
  • Strong leadership capability-able to motivate and mentor others
  • Confident communicator with excellent EQ and influencing skills
  • Strong financial acumen: understands revenue, profit, billing processes, and reporting
  • Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships at a senior level
  • Excellent storytelling and presentation skills-able to simplify complex concepts
  • Strong implementation planning knowledge across traditional and digital media
  • Expert knowledge of the NZ digital ecosystem-platforms, publishers, tools, metrics
  • Working knowledge of OMD Design,Omni and its application within planning cycles
  • Understanding of attribution, data-led decision making, and media measurement tools
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritise, delegate, and deliver
  • Curious mindset, always seeking improvement, learning, and smarter ways of working
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

If this sounds like you, please apply directly via the job ad ASAP.

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