Business Director

About the role

Landor is looking for a Business Director to join our Chicago studio. We are Landor, part of WPP—world-leading brand experts, underpinned by the most expansive strategic and creative capabilities in our category. We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable by building them differently. We work with clients to define and solve business problems through the lens of brand, strategically connecting design, experience, governance, and measurement to drive business outcomes.

Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace and architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists), and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence, data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel in a single company—powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open—to help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

Responsibilities

• Help clients gain agility and find opportunities where others see adversity.
• Be a valued partner to clients on brand-led business transformation.
• Lead key client relationships on one or more client brands.
• Become an expert on your client’s organization and brand, spotting opportunities and aligning their business needs with Landor’s capabilities.
• Deliver client services excellence and satisfaction across all clients and their brands.
• Collaborate seamlessly with other functions including Strategy, Design, Naming, Research, and Brand Engagement.
• Steer a team of people to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and on scope.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience successfully leading client projects within a brand/design agency.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients at all levels.
• A solutions-driven outlook, fueled by curiosity and an innovative mind.
• Strategic and intellectual agility—you can connect the dots and recommend next steps in a linear course of action.

Pay

The salary for this position 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package. Learn more about WPP Benefits.

Schedule

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.