Group Business Director
Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content–spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act. Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.
About the Role
Are you an entrepreneurial leader with commercial acumen, strategic insight, and a passion for digital and social media? We’re looking for a commercially astute professional to lead one of our agency/client hubs. You’ll drive revenue growth, manage a significant portion of our departmental revenue, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver award-winning, market-leading campaigns.
You’ll manage 3-5 direct reports and work closely with Business Directors to ensure we retain and grow our largest long-term clients, delivering fresh, creative thinking that keeps us ahead of the curve. Autonomy, leadership, and the ability to manage your own P&L are key to success in this role.
If you have a proven track record of winning and retaining significant new business, a strong network of senior agency and client contacts, and a passion for delivering standout work, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Revenue Growth: Drive revenue growth across the hub, ensuring forecasted revenue is exceeded.
- Client Proposals: Develop integrated, full-funnel proposals that align with client and agency briefs, leveraging expertise in Brand and DR activity.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work with internal teams (Strategy, Creative, Production, Data, Social, Web, and Marketing) to deliver compelling pitches.
- Client Relationships: Build and nurture senior-level client relationships, securing long-term partnerships.
- Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships across the business in Manchester, London, and beyond.
- P&L Management: Oversee the hub’s P&L, appraising and forecasting performance regularly.
- Team Leadership: Build and inspire a team of talented, high-performing individuals.
- Product Innovation: Ensure successful rollout of new products and capabilities to clients.
- Representation: Represent the organization at key industry and client-facing events.
About You
- Deep knowledge of the digital and social media landscape, with a strong background in commercial strategy.
- Proven track record of revenue growth and selling six-figure multi-platform branded content solutions.
- Strong storytelling and planning abilities to create industry-leading pitches.
- Established senior contacts across agencies, including trading, planning, strategy, and partnerships.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for building and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines with ease.
- Strong understanding of digital display, programmatic advertising, and branded content.
What We Offer
- Autonomy to shape and lead your hub’s strategy and performance.
- A fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities to make a real impact.
- The chance to work with a dynamic, talented team delivering award-winning campaigns.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you’re ready to lead with passion, drive revenue growth, and deliver cutting-edge work in the digital and social space, apply now!
At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.
LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.
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Group Business Director
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