Managing Director

Penta; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and compensation

Generous paid time off

Frequent social events

Excellent learning environment

Further location-based benefits

Résumé du poste

A leading consultancy is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in EU public affairs and policy communications. The role involves managing teams, driving business development, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, alongside a proven track record in team leadership. The position offers a competitive salary, generous time off, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in EU public affairs and policy communications.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Strong skills in problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage teams to deliver relevant programmes for clients.
• Deliver new business opportunities and initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver written proposals.

Connaissances

EU public affairs expertise

Client relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Project delivery skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Description du poste

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary and compensation structure
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Frequent firm-wide social events and activities
• Excellent environment for learning and growth
• Further benefits, depending on location

About the Role

We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in EU public affairs and policy communications, ideally gained within a consultancy environment. The role requires a strong track record in business development and client relationship management, alongside excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and project delivery skills.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage teams to deliver relevant programmes for clients.
• Deliver new business opportunities and initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver written proposals to the standards expected within Penta.
• Market the business.
• Be a leadership resource for junior employees.
• Monitor and anticipate revenues and profitability of client accounts in support of the Partner.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead client account teams to deliver high quality advice, tactics and materials to meet objectives.
• Foster good client relationships.
• Take responsibility for problem solving in client and team scenarios.
• Play an active role in creating and converting new business opportunities.
• Represent the agency at new business and other meetings as needed.
• Create/Maintain a happy and supportive working environment for team members, and act as a mentor to junior colleagues.
• Ensure all team members are aware of objectives and responsibilities; be able to deliver honest, constructive feedback.
• In consultation with the Partner, support the career development of team members and make recommendations for training as appropriate.
• Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by your manager and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and training in respect of such responsibilities.

About You

• Extensive knowledge and experience in EU public affairs and policy communications, ideally gained working in a consultancy.
• Track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong skills in problem‑solving, decision‑making, time management and project delivery.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and open to innovative ways of working.
• Proven team leadership and management experience.
• Excellent communication, written & oral.