Managing Director

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

Overview

Movers+Shakers is a new kind of creative agency, built for the era of social & agility. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house -- streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials. Brands like e.l.f., Adobe, Hilton and Amazon rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We’ve gotten our clients over 250 billion views -- from explosive brand campaigns to viral daily content. Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the "Most Innovative Companies" in the world, and Ad Age named us a "Small Agency of the Year". Adweek called us "the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok." HQ’d in London, the team is based in Bankside, working with Stagwell sister agencies. Intrigued? Read on…

THE ROLE

As Managing Director, EMEA, you'll lead Movers+Shakers' EMEA operations, headquartered in London, as we rapidly scale and grow it. We’re looking for a veteran builder of client growth and team growth, in a small office context. You’re savvy with reading the tea leaves of client opportunities, and you’re a skilled operator who leads & inspires great work. This is a net new role to support London's expansion. You’ll lead our existing senior leaders in London, collaborate with the executive team in the US, and partner with senior leaders across our Stagwell sister agencies.

We’re looking for the unicorn who spans client whisperer, operational wizard, and growth driver. The top two priorities for this role are client growth and scaling a high-performing team. You’re someone with a bold vision who leads with joy, and we will entrust you to ensure London continues to reflect the same award-winning, culture-forward standard we've built in the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive organic growth by deepening relationships with our existing client base, identifying opportunities to expand the scope and impact of our work.
• Build and steward senior-level relationships with our key clients, serving as a trusted advisor and the primary point of escalation.
• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy in partnership with the executive team, across both revenue growth and corresponding team expansion.
• Drive new business opportunities including inbound RFPs and partnering with sister agencies across the Stagwell network.
• Partner with creative, strategy, operations, and account teams to deliver award-winning work that naturally builds long-term client loyalty.
• Own regional pipeline reporting and revenue forecasting, with a focus on retention and expansion targets.
• Own day-to-day operational leadership of the London office, including resourcing, budget, and culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with account management, project management, strategy, and creative on both sides of the Atlantic.
• Ensure consistency of brand, culture, and quality standards between the UK and US offices.
• Represent Movers+Shakers in the market, engaging in networking and industry events to support brand visibility and reputation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of agency experience, with a track record of new business origination and revenue growth in the UK/EMEA market.
• Extensive experience in creative agencies is required. Experience in social and/or influencer agencies is a plus.
• An existing network of senior marketing relationships at large multi-national brands.
• Proven experience building and leading a team from the ground up.
• Used to working on a small team where the top leaders are also individual contributors.
• Strong commercial acumen: pipeline management, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy inside a US-headquartered organization.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills; able to represent the agency externally at every level.
• Experience working within a holding company structure (e.g., Stagwell, WPP, Publicis, Omnicom) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from our London Bluefin office (2-3 days per week typically in office).
• Able to travel as needed for clients and relationship building. We estimate travel around 15%.