Own new business generation for the London office, with some crossover with the Los Angeles team
Prospect, pitch, negotiate and close new client relationships from first contact to signed contract
Build and manage a healthy, well-qualified pipeline, reporting regularly on progress and forecast
Represent the agency at weekly industry events, pitches and in the market
Run the studio day-to-day alongside Leadership Team, covering operations, budgets and business performance
Set commercial strategy and targets for the London office, and report performance and pipeline to CEO
Support department heads in running their teams
Keep a finger on the pulse of the market, competitor movement, sector trends
Know when to lead from the front, and when to let the work speak for itself.

8-12 years' hands-on experience in a new business or sales leadership role, ideally within a branding, creative or marketing agency
A proven, personal track record of generating and closing new client business
Experience running or co-leading a team of a similar size (20+ people) in an agency environment
Comfortable driving revenue without owning creative or account delivery
Confident reporting into and partnering with senior/executive leadership
A strong network and reputation within the branding/creative industry
Excellent relationship-building, pitching and negotiation skills
Efficient, organised, and able to manage a pipeline under tight deadlines
Articulate, confident and assertive in the room.

Salary £115,000
£130,000 with equity potential and Bonus Opportunities
Profit share scheme with everyone in the agency
All salary tiers published internally and paid equally
Contribution up to 3% of qualifying earnings to pension scheme
39 Day Holiday allocation—28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
2 days WFH per week
Early finish Fridays
Impact Days for volunteering
2-week work-from-anywhere opportunities (time zone dependent)
Sabbatical policy of up to 3 months after 3 years
£1,000/year skills & training allowance
Cycle to Work scheme
Free breakfast, snacks and drinks
Regular studio learning lunches and talks
Tickets covered for industry events
Global team gatherings twice a year
Visa Sponsorship available
Competitive Maternity and Paternity packages

Managing Director

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