Managing Director

Talent Search Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Director to take overall responsibility for the company. You will lead business operations to increase growth and revenue, set sales targets, and manage marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a design agency with strong communication skills and a drive for achieving sales growth. A competitive salary and bonus structure is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a similar role within a design agency.
• Experience in pitching and winning work.
• Ability to present and report to board members.

Responsibilities

• Set and achieve sales and growth targets across all divisions.
• Lead client pitches and presentations.
• Manage all marketing activities.
• Maintain and improve budget for company expenditure.
• Ensure high profit margins and client retention.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sales growth achievement

Emotional intelligence

Team motivation

Job description

Managing Director

c 75k + 25k Uncapped Bonus + Perks

Hampshire

VR/10513

This is an exciting, rewarding and challenging position ideally suited to an experienced, strong and nurturing professional who thrives on daily challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Working for a leading creative agency on the South Coast, the main aim is to increase growth and revenue, and therefore the position is suited to a driven, team‑oriented person with extensive experience gained within creative agencies.

You will be taking overall responsibility for the company, leading and overseeing business operations as well as implementing strategic goals, ensuring growth and profitability.

Your role will involve:

• Responsibility for the setting and achievement of sales and growth targets across all divisions of the company
• Working with the Head of Sales on client pitches and presentations – leading from the front on all opportunities to win and grow clients and opportunities
• Working with the Marketing Manager, taking responsibility for all marketing
• Setting, maintaining and improving on the budget for all company expenditure
• Ensuring profit margins are achieved or improved whilst keeping conversion rates high
• Ensuring that clients receive the best service, any disputes are resolved quickly and client retention remains high
• Working with board of directors to set, achieve and exceed on all areas of annual budget
• Taking responsibility for all operations including the productivity of creatives through the Studio Manager
• Positively motivating, training and developing the overall team
• Providing and presenting accurate reports in management meetings

You will be the ideal candidate due to your:

• Ability to clearly demonstrate success in a similar role within a design agency
• Strong communication skills with extensive experience in pitching and winning work
• High levels of drive, emotional intelligence and team focus
• Ability to inspire and enthuse teams and bring them onboard with your plans
• Experience of achieving sales growth targets in a creative agency is essential
• Ability to present and report to board members

This is a wonderful position where you can really make your mark, please apply now if this sounds like the role for you!