Business Unit Director needed at Avatar International
Job title : Business Unit Director
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : December 05, 2024
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Duties
Client leadership and strategic guidance
- Serve as the primary client lead, managing and advising the client’s strategic communications objectives to support business goals.
- Establish strong relationships with senior-level stakeholders, positioning the agency as a trusted partner.
- Develop and execute PR strategies that align with the client’s growth objectives, focusing on innovation, market insights, and cultural awareness within the African region.
Team leadership and Development
- Lead and mentor a team of 10+ PR professionals, promoting a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Set clear objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure the team meets individual and collective goals.
- Support team members with professional development opportunities and foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and excellence.
Campaign Management and Execution
- Oversee the development and execution of proactive campaigns to drive organic revenue, enhancing the client’s market position and visibility.
- Ensure all campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high standards of quality and effectiveness.
- Provide insights and regular reporting on campaign performance.
Financial Management & Billing
- Manage accurate financial record-keeping and billing processes, ensuring invoices are issued on time and aligned with the agreed scope of work.
- Monitor and control project budgets to stay within allocated resources, reporting on financial performance to senior leadership.
- Develop forecasts and financial reports to track account profitability and drive revenue growth opportunities.
- Oversee billing reconciliation, and client approval processes, and maintain 100% billing accuracy across all accounts.
Organic revenue growth
- Identify and develop strategies to generate organic revenue through new PR campaign ideas, upselling opportunities, and additional agency services.
- Present proposals to expand client services, demonstrating the agency’s value-add and innovation.
- Work closely with the leadership team to align on revenue targets, supporting new business acquisition and account retention.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 15 years of PR experience with 5-7 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience with financial management, billing processes, and revenue generation strategies.
- Track record of successful PR campaign management in the consumer tech space, ideally within the African market.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
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