EMEA MD: Growth & Client Leadership

Movers+Shakers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Movers+Shakers in London is seeking a Managing Director, EMEA to lead growth and scale a high-performing team in a hybrid London base. You will drive client expansion and partner with US-backed leadership to accelerate opportunities.

The role requires 15+ years in agency environments, a proven record in new business origination and revenue growth, and success building teams from the ground up with strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in agency environments with a track record in new business origination and revenue growth.
• Extensive experience in creative agencies; social/influencer agency experience a plus.
• Existing network of senior marketing relationships at large multinational brands.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams from the ground up; comfortable in small teams.
• Strong commercial acumen: pipeline management, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Excellent executive presence and communication; able to represent the agency externally.

Responsibilities

• Drive organic growth by deepening relationships with our existing client base and expanding scope.
• Build and steward senior-level relationships with key clients as trusted advisor.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategy with the executive team; focus on revenue growth and team expansion.
• Drive new business opportunities including inbound RFPs and partnerships with sister agencies.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, operations, and account teams to deliver award-winning work.
• Own regional pipeline reporting and revenue forecasting with retention focus.
• Lead London office day-to-day operations: resourcing, budget, and culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the Atlantic.
• Ensure consistency of brand, culture and quality between UK and US offices.
• Represent Movers+Shakers at industry events to boost visibility.

Skills

New business

Revenue growth

Team leadership

Executive presence

Client relationships

P&L management

Hybrid work

Travel 15%

Job description

Movers+Shakers in London is seeking a Managing Director, EMEA to lead growth and scale a high-performing team in a hybrid London base. You will drive client expansion and partner with US-backed leadership to accelerate opportunities.

The role requires 15+ years in agency environments, a proven record in new business origination and revenue growth, and success building teams from the ground up with strong commercial acumen.