Managing Partner Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Oliver UK Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative agency at the forefront of marketing solutions, where you will lead a dedicated team to create impactful strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. This pivotal role requires exceptional leadership and client engagement skills, as you drive the agency's growth and ensure the delivery of outstanding creative work. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge AI technology, you will play a key role in shaping the future of marketing. If you are passionate about building strong client relationships and leading teams to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in digital, print, and creative strategy.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.
• Experience in Retail and FMCG markets is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage agency P&L and client relationships effectively.
• Lead a team of 60-100 with up to 10 direct reports.
• Develop strategic growth plans for key clients.

Skills

Client Engagement

Leadership

New Business Development

Communication Skills

People Management

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Understanding of FMCG

AI Knowledge

Education

15+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Managing Partner

Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

About the role:

This is a pivotal role to manage and develop a portfolio of regional clients for OLIVER, based across the North and Midlands. Working in partnership with our clients, OLIVER teams (on and offshore), the OLIVER UK SLT and other agencies, the Managing Partner is accountable for the strategic direction, creative excellence, client relationship, commercials, growth, and all output of key client teams.

What you will be doing:

• Be fully accountable and resume responsibility for the management of agency P&L based on client-specific growth and new business targets
• Responsible for all project output of your team, often running significant volumes of work at the same time – the ability to be both in the detail and out of it is critical.
• Exceptional relationship building skills with a track history of creating long-lasting, beneficial alliances with clients at all levels, from CMO down.
• Own the leadership of key client relationships, targeting strategic growth and the development of exceptional work.
• Be the point of escalation for client issues and point of support for agency teams.
• Execution of strategies and to have ultimate oversight of the agency’s new business efforts including approach, pitch and tender processes, external relationships and owned/earned media profile.
• Act as the linchpin between account management, creative, strategy, design and delivery teams.
• Responsible for the guidance and development of the team. Great communication and leadership are essential; this includes both the ability to inspire the team and spot potential as well as manage difficult team dynamics.
• Implementation of new accounts where applicable.
• Working in a team of between 60-100.
• Up to 10 direct reports.
• Knowledge of Shopper Marketing and FMCG / Retail experience.
• Financial responsibility of up to £10m.
• This is an onsite role, based out of the OLIVER Offices in Nottingham including travel to other client sites across the North and Midlands, where necessary. We do have a hybrid working pattern but expect a minimum of 3 days in the office – this could be more based on client meetings
• You will be open and willing to attend sustainability training relevant to your role and soak up recommended research and reading about sustainability issues

What you need to be great in this role:

• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organise and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships.
• An effective and pro-active leadership ability
• A great new business acumen with a solid conversion rate
• Clear and inspiring presentation skills with a strong and concise communication style.
• A deep understanding of running an in-house agency or large teams.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, ability to think on your feet and to make autonomous decisions.
• Ability to work independently – whilst you will have strong OLIVER support around you, you will be the most senior person in a satellite office so will be required to lead.
• Strong people management skills. Support and develop the team, setting a strategy for their training and development, liaising with clients to manage workloads and is always prepared to get stuck in during busy periods.
• Experience in Retail and FMCG.
• Experience working with Shopper Marketing and in-store marketing channels.
• AI knowledge and experience would be a benefit.
• You can be the change - you prioritise environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability and how that translates into your day-to-day role
• 15+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Digital
  • Print
  • Artwork
  • Production
  • Creative and brand strategy
  • New Business

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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