Business Manager

Overview

We’re looking for a confident, curious, and creatively minded Business Manager to join our team in Melbourne. This role is central to the smooth running of our client relationships and the delivery of brilliant, strategically grounded creative work.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in a creative agency environment, managing integrated campaigns from concept through to production. They’re an exceptional communicator, thrive on collaboration, and bring a genuine passion for creativity and craft.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the key day-to-day contact for clients, building trusted and positive relationships.
• Manage the development and delivery of creative campaigns across multiple channels - from briefing and concepting through to production and rollout.
• Write clear, inspiring briefs and ensure all work aligns with client objectives and brand strategy.
• Partner closely with creative, strategy, and production teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
• Track project budgets and timelines, flagging risks early and finding solutions.
• Support senior business leads in driving growth and maintaining the overall health of the account.

Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years’ creative agency experience
• Strong track record managing campaigns across channels (TV, digital, social, experiential, print, etc.).
• Confident handling both day-to-day delivery and client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - clear, articulate, and persuasive.
• Sharp attention to detail with strong project management and organisational skills.
• Commercially savvy, with experience managing budgets and understanding agency processes.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and comfortable working with creatives, producers, and strategists.

The Type of Person We’re Looking For

• Passionate about great ideas and the power of creativity to drive business forward.
• Positive, proactive, and resilient under pressure.
• Naturally curious - keeps up with cultural trends and creative work across the industry.
• Builds strong relationships and brings positive energy to every interaction.
• Ambitious, with a genuine desire to grow.
• Naturally agile and tenacious - thrives on change and knows how to pivot quickly in a fast-moving environment
• Knows how to have fun while doing great work and adds to the culture, not just the headcount.

Apply now or reach out to claire.hopkins@omc.com