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Wavemaker

Business Director Investment

Location: Karachi, Pakistan · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Director · Posted: July 24, 2026 · Verified: Nov 13, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Business Director leads the investment/buying team, channelizing budgets, evaluating schedules for reach and ratings, and ensuring investment KPIs are met. The role manages relationships with broadcasters and vendors, leads monthly reporting, develops annual deals and investment strategies, and requires 8-10 years of media investment/buying experience with strong negotiation skills.
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