Agency Director

MiQ; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MiQ is seeking an Agency Director for the International Sales Team, responsible for managing global agency relationships. The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong agency connections, and a deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem. The position offers a hybrid work environment and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

New hire orientation and onboarding

Bonus and performance incentives

Generous annual PTO and parental leave

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a senior digital role at a global agency.
• Well established senior-level agency connections.
• Exceptional communication skills and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key global agency stakeholders.
• Drive growth through strategic partnerships and incremental revenue.
• Align strategy with global objectives and local market needs.

Skills

Agency connections

Influencing stakeholders

Deep knowledge of agency dynamics

Expert in programmatic ecosystem

Consultative relationship-building

Critical thinking

Commercial acumen

Verbal communication

Time management

Job description

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We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

As an Agency Director on the International Sales Team, you’ll be an individual contributor with the chance to:

• Navigate the global agency landscape at Holding Group level (e.g Publicis)
• Become a trusted partner to key international / global agency stakeholders and leading MiQ’s multi-market relationships with key contacts, alongside our EVP, Global Sales
• Build a successful meeting rhythm with international agency stakeholders to identify areas of partnership and growth for MiQ
• Work closely with MiQ local teams to update markets on global strategic opportunities, share best practice, and help to drive incremental local revenue growth via regular one-to-one communication and proactive involvement in our Global Accounts Community
• Work closely with the Global Commercial Team to align your strategy to our wider global agency, client, product and commercial objectives
• Scope out longer-term partnership opportunities with these agencies at a global level, creating sustainable commercial partnerships for our business.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years of working at a relevant global agency holding company in a senior digital role, or in a digital media organization leading global agency partnerships
• Well established senior-level agency connections across key agency holding groups.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive change
• Deep knowledge of agency dynamics and ways of working
• Expert comprehension of the programmatic ecosystem
• Experienced in delivering global projects in partnership with local markets
• Consultative approach to building relationships, critical thinking and problem solving
• Commercial mindset and acumen
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Well organised in managing time and workload to meet business priorities
• Aligned with MiQ’s core values.

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

What’s in it for you

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.

Values:

Our values are so much more than statements . They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• We do what we love - Passion
• We figure it out - Determination
• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
• We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training ● Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives
• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities