Business Supervisor

Who We Are

We are an award-winning independent creative solutions company that aspires to be the most culturally-influential company in the world. We help ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.

We are an entrepreneurial business – not a traditional “ad agency.” That means we value resourcefulness and tenacity just as much as we value creativity and intelligence. We’re unapologetically ambitious!

We are seeking a Business Supervisor to support an exciting account. This role is hybrid and requires 4 days a week in our Brooklyn office, with 1 day remote. 

Position Summary

The Business Supervisor (BS) is the day-to-day client partnership lead, responsible for managing client communication, translating business needs into actionable direction, and ensuring clarity across internal teams. Serving as the critical connection point between Business Leadership and Program Management, the Business Supervisor helps create exceptional client experiences while enabling efficient delivery.

This role operates with guidance while independently managing day-to-day client relationships and workstreams. Business Supervisors build trusted client partnerships, drive alignment across disciplines, proactively manage expectations, and help ensure every engagement is strategically grounded and executionally set up for success.

What You'll Do

Client Partnership & Communication

• Own day-to-day client relationships and communication across assigned workstreams.
• Lead routine client meetings, status calls, working sessions, and follow-up communications.
• Build trust through proactive communication, responsiveness, and thoughtful partnership.
• Ensure every client interaction is organized, productive, and aligned against business objectives.
• Gain an understanding of the client’s business and relationship with the AACM along with the Owners + Operators structure. 
• Ability to pivot, be nimble, multi-task on a daily basis based on the business needs. 

Translation & Alignment

• Translate client needs, feedback, and business objectives into clear direction for internal teams.
• Partner closely with Strategy, Communications/Media, Creative, and Business Directors to develop and refine creative briefs.
• Ensure cross-functional teams understand priorities, expectations, success metrics, and next steps.
• Create alignment between client goals and agency recommendations throughout the life of a project.

Creative Development Support

• Prepare clients for presentations and key decision-making moments.
• Help articulate strategic and creative rationale in a clear, compelling, and client-ready manner.
• Anticipate client feedback and guide internal teams on effective responses.
• Support creative development by ensuring work remains aligned to client objectives and approved strategy.
• Ensure the team is building upon prior learnings and continuously improving upon the work efforts. 

Risk & Expectation Management

• Proactively identify risks, ambiguities, or changing client needs before they become issues.
• Manage client expectations through transparent communication and thoughtful problem-solving.
• Resolve day-to-day challenges independently, escalating only when appropriate.
• Ensure alignment between what clients expect and what teams are prepared to deliver.

Team Contribution & Development

• Mentor junior Business Leadership team members in client communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• Support Business Directors in strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities for organic growth.
• Be solutions-oriented and resourceful as issues arise. 
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team environment across disciplines.
• Model strong judgment, professionalism, and ownership in client-facing situations.

Partnership with Program Management

• Partner closely with Program Management to ensure alignment between client expectations and delivery plans.
• Support scope definition by helping clarify client objectives, priorities, and desired outcomes.
• Maintain awareness of timelines, budgets, and executional progress while allowing Program Management to lead delivery.
• Work collaboratively to ensure clients receive a seamless experience from strategy throu