Influencer Business Director (FTC - 12 months)

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity — a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of “Building Brands for What’s Next,” Dentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities, crafting resilient, forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world. Purpose of the Role: This role leads dentsu’s relationship and delivery for Pernod Ricard’s influencer and cultural communications programme in the UK and US. You’ll sit at the centre of the partnership—responsible for commercial health, strategic direction, and ensuring the work lands effectively across markets. The programme spans creator strategy, activation, content, paid amplification and measurement, with a strong emphasis on governance, compliance and cultural impact. What you’ll do: Client leadership & partnership Own the senior client relationship across Pernod Ricard global and key markets (UK/US) Act as the primary escalation point and trusted advisor Translate business ambition into clear, actionable programme direction Lead reviews, steer conversations, and keep momentum across stakeholders Programme & delivery oversight Oversee end-to-end delivery of the influencer programme across strategy, activation and reporting Ensure work is integrated from brief through to amplification (organic + paid) Maintain alignment across markets, partners and internal teams Drive consistency in how the programme shows up, while allowing for local relevance Commercial ownership Own the overall financial health of the account Manage scopes, change requests and commercial agreements Ensure delivery is efficient, scalable and aligned to agreed outputs Partner closely with operations to balance quality vs margin Strategy & quality control Ensure the programme delivers against its core objective: influencing behaviour and cultural norms, not just visibility Challenge briefs, elevate thinking and push for better work Maintain a clear line of sight between strategy, creators, content and outcomes Sign off key outputs and ensure a consistent point of view across markets Governance, compliance & risk management Own governance frameworks, ways of working and escalation processes Ensure all activity aligns with Pernod Ricard’s legal, regulatory and responsible drinking requirements Maintain strong oversight of creator selection, content approval and compliance processes Manage risk proactively across markets and partners Creator & content ecosystem leadership Oversee how creators are selected, managed and activated at scale Ensure a consistent standard of briefing, contracting and delivery Champion quality, cultural relevance and creator-led thinking Keep the programme moving away from “campaign-first” to always-on, ecosystem thinking Integration with media & partners Ensure seamless collaboration with media agencies and amplification partners Align on roles, responsibilities and delivery timelines Drive a genuinely connected approach between influence and media Measurement & performance Oversee reporting frameworks and outputs Ensure insight is used to refine and improve the programme continuously Translate performance into clear client-facing narratives What you’ll bring Strong experience running complex, multi-market client programmes Deep understanding of influencer marketing and its role within broader media ecosystems Comfortable operating in regulated categories (or equivalent governance-heavy environments) Commercially sharp—confident managing scopes, revenue and profitability Able to balance strategy, delivery and client leadership without dropping detail Calm under pressure, good at navigating ambiguity and multiple stakeholders What we offer This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The team is based from our London office on a hybrid working basis. At dentsu, we’ve built a benefits package that supports every chapter of your life. From company‑funded Private Medical Insurance, a 24/7 Virtual GP and a generous sick‑pay policy, to wellbeing days, volunteering time, flexible bank‑holiday swaps and great everyday perks like retail discounts, gym access and tech schemes - we make it easier to live well, not just work well. Our employee‑led resource groups have helped shape policies that genuinely matter: enhanced maternity, paternity and carers leave, extended sick leave, menopause and baby‑loss support, plus 10 fertility treatment days. Combined with life assurance, income protection, financial education tools and flexible savings options, you’ll find a workplace that invests in you - your health, your family, your future. About Dentsu Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organisations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now operating in approximately 120 countries and regions, we bring together the power of a global network of leadership brands to deliver impactful, end-to-end growth solutions. Through our client promise, Innovating to Impact, we drive growth through integrated services across Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative. Our business transformation (BX) mindset, combined with a focus on experience transformation (EX), drives sustainable growth for brands, people, and society. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and diversity enables us to continuously evolve, pushing boundaries while delivering measurable impact in a fast-changing world. Inclusion and Diversity: At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.