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. Business DirectorLondon,London,United KingdomOVERVIEW OF ROLERed Bee Creative is seeking a senior executive to join the agency on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave for our Deputy Managing Director. This is a pivotal role, requiring a seasoned professional with deep experience in the TV, media and entertainment sectors, and a proven ability to lead client relationships, drive strategic thinking, and unlock new business opportunities. You will be responsible for overseeing key accounts, leading strategic initiatives, and supporting the agency's leadership team in delivering outstanding creative and commercial outcomes. You'll bring a strong network, a sharp strategic mind, and a passion for entertainment brands and content.ABOUT RED BEE CREATIVERed Bee Creative is a strategically-led creative and design agency with a specialist focus on TV, entertainment and sport. We're a tight-knit team of around 20 people, including creatives, designers, producers, strategists and account leads, each of whom takes pride and joy in every step of the creative process. Our work spans strategic brand consultancy, integrated brand campaigns, social and digital activation, and brand design and identity. We work with some of the biggest media brands in the business, including NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Apple TV+, the BBC and others. We are proud to be a "Best Places to Work in TV" (Broadcast) for the last 3 years running, and winner of "Best Employer for Communication & Workplace Culture." We operate a hybrid working model with two anchor days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in our White City office KEY RESPONSIBILITIESClient leadership & relationship growth• Lead and nurture senior client relationships across TV, entertainment and sport accounts (specific clients tbc).• Anticipate client needs, identify growth opportunities and contribute proactively to account development.• Represent the agency with confidence in senior forums, reviews and cross-partner discussions. Project & creative ownership• Lead the development and implementation of promotional campaigns and custom content projects for broadcasters and streamers.• Lead the development and implementation of visual identity projects in the TV, entertainment and sport sectors.• Lead strategic brand consultancy projects in close collaboration with internal and external strategists. (Note: exact mix of project responsibilities will be dictated by opportunities and workflow across the 12-month period). Strategic & commercial responsibilities• Maintain a strong commercial focus, ensuring financial health and reporting of key clients and projects.• Own the financial and operational management of designated accounts: budgeting, forecasting, scopes, statements of work and revenue reporting.• Convert new business opportunities through industry networking, proactive outreach, and pitch leadership.• Represent Red Bee externally at industry events, conferences and client meetings. Internal leadership & collaboration• Be a senior role model for the account management team, setting high standards for client servicing, strategic thinking and business development. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS• Strong background in the TV, media, entertainment or streaming sectors, with proven senior experience in: o account management at creative/advertising agencies, and/or o marketing/hybrid producer-marketer roles at broadcasters or streaming platforms.• Deep understanding of the TV, entertainment and sport landscape.• Relevant experience in brand identity and/or integrated brand campaigns.• Strong network of senior industry contacts and a track record of generating business opportunities.• Strategic thinker with experience in brand consultancy and positioning projects.• Strong ability to create convincing proposals and presentations (fluency in Keynote essential, experience of Figma an advantage).SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES• Leadership: Commands respect and inspires confidence across teams and clients.• Strategic insight: Able to shape and guide brand strategy with clarity and creativity.• Commercial acumen: Skilled in budgeting, negotiation and financial oversight.• Creative judgement: Passionate about outstanding creative work and innovation.• Networking ability: Active and influential presence in the industry.• Discipline & organisation: Manages multiple priorities with focus and energy.• Communication skills: Speaks and writes clearly, with excellent attention to detail.• Proactivity: A self-starter who identifies opportunities for both clients and the agency• Strong background in the TV, media, entertainment or streaming sectors, with proven senior experience in: o account management at creative/advertising agencies, and/or o marketing/hybrid producer-marketer roles at broadcasters or streaming platforms.• Deep understanding of the TV, entertainment and sport landscape.• Relevant experience in brand identity and/or integrated brand campaigns.• Strong network of senior industry contacts and a track record of generating business opportunities.• Strategic thinker with experience in brand consultancy and positioning projects.• Strong ability to create convincing proposals and presentations (fluency in Keynote essential, experience of Figma an advantage).SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES• Leadership: Commands respect and inspires confidence across teams and clients.• Strategic insight: Able to shape and guide brand strategy with clarity and creativity.• Commercial acumen: Skilled in budgeting, negotiation and financial oversight.• Creative judgement: Passionate about outstanding creative work and innovation.• Networking ability: Active and influential presence in the industry.• Discipline & organisation: Manages multiple priorities with focus and energy.• Communication skills: Speaks and writes clearly, with excellent attention to detail.• Proactivity: A self-starter who identifies opportunities for both clients and the agencyAt Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. 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