Business Director at Landor

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Landor is looking for a Business Director to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></p> <p><strong>We are Landor, part of WPP.<br><br>World-leading brand experts,&nbsp;<br>underpinned by the most expansive strategic &amp; creative capabilities in our category.<br><br>We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.<br><br>We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.&nbsp;<br><br>Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace &amp; architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).<br><br></strong></p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://wpp.com/__;!!H_q-o1I4kFo!jm9SEmgIqKRKKXc6ZafUBTsnPp4bWQTFp7XWAzkkcjS5rLi29HXQMT-aWK3BV78YjQC1Tb95W5VT-4LofUjwCZXvJcDfdvgaMQ$" data-outlook-id="40ad3f94-58de-4ef2-bfdb-904f00f6fbbb">WPP.com</a></u>.<br><br></p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Help clients gain agility and find opportunities where others see adversity. Be a valued partner to your clients on brand-led business transformation.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Lead key client relationships on one or more client brands.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Become an expert on your client’s organisation and brand, spotting opportunities and aligning their business needs with Landor’s capabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Deliver client services excellence and client satisfaction across all our clients and their brands.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate seamlessly with other functions including Strategy, Design, Naming, Research and Brand Engagement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Steer a team of people to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and on scope.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.&nbsp;</li> <li>Previous experience successfully leading client projects&nbsp;within a brand/design agency.&nbsp;</li> <li>Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients at all levels.&nbsp;</li> <li>A solutions-driven outlook, fuelled by curiosity and an innovative mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Strategic and intellectual agility – you can connect the dots and recommend next steps in a linear course of action.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>The&nbsp;salary<strong> </strong>for this position at the time of this posting may range from $125,000 to $175,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us?utm_source=Google+Analytics&amp;utm_medium=Job+Ad+Benefits+&amp;utm_campaign=WPP+Benefits" target="_blank">WPP Benefits</a><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>for more details.</p> <p>We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</p> <p>We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. 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