Client Managing Partner - Design Agency

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Managing Partner to lead their corporate brand team. This role involves managing large-scale accounts, fostering strong client relationships, and driving innovative branding solutions. With a focus on corporate brand design, you'll utilize your exceptional negotiation and leadership skills to enhance client satisfaction and profitability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding creative work, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a global agency setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing large corporate accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term client relationships built on trust and quality thinking.
• Lead account teams to achieve client deliverables and introduce new expertise.

Skills

Account Management

Client Relationship Development

Corporate Brand Design

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Resilience

Job description

Client Managing Partner - Design Agency, London

An international brand-led Strategy and Design agency, part of a global agency network, is hiring!

They are seeking a Client Managing Partner (or Senior Business Director ready to step up) to lead their corporate brand team.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Valuable experience working with major corporate clients
• Strong relationship-building skills with high-profile client stakeholders
• Excitement for international work and willingness to travel monthly to a flagship account in the Middle East
• Expertise in Corporate Brand Design, including innovation and brand creation

*Sponsorship available for outstanding overseas candidates*

In this role, you will lead and direct the corporate client account teams, ensuring client deliverables, expanding expertise, and increasing revenue and profitability through strong relationships and strategic account management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop long-term client relationships based on trust, quality, and creative solutions
• Provide strategic direction and seek opportunities to grow client accounts
• Lead account teams to meet deliverables and introduce new revenue streams
• Ensure creative and strategic briefs meet client needs
• Maintain professionalism, fairness, and honesty in all interactions

Skills and Competencies:

• Extensive experience managing large, complex corporate and service branding accounts
• Passion for outstanding creative work
• Strong business acumen, including financial and resource management
• Resilience and ability to remain calm and optimistic under pressure
• Proven leadership skills with internal teams and clients
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Effective negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented with a supportive attitude
• Positive, proactive, and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining objectivity