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Creativity and Advertising Agency Director — Basque Country

On-site in Gipuzkoa·Added 5 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Overview

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On-site, Gipuzkoa
Experience
Senior level

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Consolidated project with high growth potential.

  • Real autonomy in managing the territory.

  • Creative, dynamic, results-oriented environment.

  • Economic conditions commensurate with the responsibility of the position.

The role

A group from the creativity and advertising sector is looking to hire a Territorial Director to lead its offices in the Basque Country, taking full responsibility for operational management, team leadership, and business development in the region.

To lead and consolidate the agency's activity in the territory, driving commercial growth, ensuring operational excellence, and strengthening the brand's positioning in the market.

What you'll do

  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the offices, ensuring quality in project execution and meeting deadlines and margins.

  • Define and implement the commercial and strategic plan for the territory.

  • Drive new business acquisition and growth among existing clients.

  • Manage and develop the team (accounts, creative, production), fostering inspiring, results-oriented leadership.

  • Oversee project profitability and the territory's profit and loss account.

  • Represent the agency before strategic clients and within the Basque Country's business and creative ecosystem.

  • Identify market trends and opportunities for expansion or new services.

Required profile

  • Professional with solid experience in the advertising, communications, or creative agency sector.

  • Track record in management positions, such as office director or business unit leadership.

  • Strong focus on business development and client management.

  • Ability to lead creative teams and multidisciplinary profiles.

  • Strategic vision combined with operational and financial management skills.

  • High level of leadership, influence, and decision-making ability.

WHY TRUST BATEA?

  • CLOSENESS: At BATEA, we will treat you the way we would like to be treated in a selection process. You will find it very easy to communicate and meet with us whenever you need to; we will listen to you and resolve your doubts.

  • PROJECTS THAT MATCH WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR: We will offer you the best project for you, one that fits what you are looking for. We will take an interest in getting to know you on a personal level, we will listen to you, and you will decide if the project is right for you. And if a project doesn't work out, we will keep sharing new opportunities with you as they arise.

  • FEEDBACK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS: You will always be informed about the status of your application in the selection process. We will give you feedback and keep you updated whenever we have news. Here, you won't be just a number; we will give you the place you deserve as a candidate.

  • YOU WILL HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED: From your first contact with us, you will have all the information about the project and the position, as we carry out a very detailed information gathering with our clients. And if you have any doubts or need more information, we will try to help you.

Hiring process

In this link, you can discover all the phases of BATEA's selection process, as well as learn about the topics to be discussed and the objective of each one.

About Batea Consultores

Batea Consultores is a recruitment and executive search consultancy based in San Sebastián, Spain, specializing in connecting companies with top-tier talent across various industries, including engineering, technology, finance, and healthcare. The firm operates as a strategic partner for businesses seeking to fill key roles, from technical positions to C-suite executives, with a strong focus on the Basque Country region and beyond.

Industry
Consulting
Headquarters
San Sebastián, Spain
In Spain
San Sebastián

Good to know if you are moving

  • Batea Consultores is a recruitment agency, so the roles listed are for their client companies, not for Batea itself.
  • The company is based in San Sebastián, a city known for its high quality of life and strong tech and industrial sectors.
  • Many of the open roles are in the Basque Country, which has a unique culture and language (Basque) alongside Spanish.
  • The agency handles a wide range of positions, from engineering and IT to finance and management, offering diverse opportunities.
  • International professionals may find roles that require Spanish language skills, but some technical positions might be open to English speakers.
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