Managing Director - SME Fast Growth Creative Agency - London

Harmonic are proud to be work on a retained basis with one of London's fastest growing creative advertising agencies in London. The agency is looking for an ambitious individual who can work closely with the Founder and continue to grow the agency while focusing on growing existing client relationships. The Managing Director will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the agency as well as developing and executing the long-term business plan.

Established in 2017, the agency has experienced steady but impressive growth, they currently have a headcount of 30 people with a turnover of £5mill. The agency is expecting to grow to £20mill t/o within the next 3 years, and they are now looking to hire a Managing Director who will play a pivotal in ensuring that they achieve this.

Culturally the agency places a high value on impact, both from a social and role perspective. They are awaiting B Corp certification, and are trying to develop a culture which provides exciting development opportunities for it's employees. The role offers potentially life-changing remuneration via a generous share offering. However, in order to succeed within the company it is imperative that you are aligned with the business's ethical values and decisive but collaborative decision-making culture. Those candidates not genuinely motivated by professional development, long-term sustainable outcomes and 'best-in-class' service levels need not apply.

Responsibilities:

· Day-to-day staff efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring account retention and growth

· Manage day to day operations of the company - roughly a third of your time will be allocated to guiding and improving the team's leadership and growth of existing client business

· Financial forecasting and budget control - maximizing profitability on all accounts

· Develop the strategic growth plan for the company and be responsible for its implementation

· Ensure the Agency strategy is being implemented with clients, spending a portion of their time across key client accounts

· Collaborating to realise their aspirations around executing a refined/evolved cultural movement model

· Lead, in partnership with the Management Team, in positively affecting the company's culture and values

· Manage resourcing internally, including balancing staffing and freelance needs per the business plan

· Generating and growing new business

· Chair Management Team and monthly All-Staff Meetings

· Cultivating the client services team and strategists, helping them drive toward more monumental work, while improving job satisfaction / retention / and agency profitability.

What you need (essential):

. Previous experience of having worked as a Managing Director within an agency

· Proven business development track-record, both hands-on and as a strategic leader.

· At least 3 years' experience in a management or leadership position within a business which has delivered market-leading performance.

· Experience of mobilising and leading cross-departmental teams to drive exceptional results.

· A passion for sales and for the building of commercial partnerships.

· Highly-motivated outlook, coupled with a strong academic background.

· Ability to articulate complex concepts in simple, concise language.

· First-rate emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt your communication style to a diverse audience where required.

· High integrity

Package:

£120,000-£150,000 base + equity + Bonus

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