Associate Business Director
Ogilvy
| Company | Ogilvy |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Makati City |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and 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 our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com .
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the Role
Associate Business Director is a leadership role among different stakeholders, including clients, internal account, creative, cross capabilities. He/she is a key driver of the business stability as well as growth.
The role is critical to the success of the business. The person must be capable of helping to deliver the Ogilvy strategy, specifically developing best practices typically for a range of clients under the direct responsibility of this person.
The ABD is responsible for the overall delivery of an assigned Client or a pool of Clients. He/she manages a team of Account people that are tasked with the day to day Client Service for these Clients. The ABD is responsible for assuring delivery while delivering outstanding strategic advice and excellent creative delivery.
A pivotal position within the business combining an ability to manage the challenges of growing a portfolio of accounts whilst juggling the responsibilities of business development and client servicing roles. The application of creative thinking is an essential part of the business.
What You’ll Do
Client Management
With the line manager, responsible for achieving total revenues and direct contribution to accounts under your control
Work with the relevant parties to deliver financial targets and control costs
With the line manager, support the development of the yearly business plan and monthly dialogue reports for all key accounts
Independently and in partnership with the appropriate Ogilvy partners, develop, refine and implement business development strategy
Manage and ensure quality of our services to Clients
Management and handling of key client briefs, projects and requests, including the refinement of the above
Typical day-to-day management of clients and their requests including presentations, documentation, client activity administration, etc.
Present and pitch our services to potential clients in a competitive context
Support line manager in developing initiatives and new business opportunities
Maintain high-level contacts within business and industry relations
Handle sensitive topics and provide issue management consulting
Strategy
Provide account planning and strategic support to key Clients, thi