AddressThis agency is on an exciting growth trajectory and as part of that growth are adding a newly created General Manager role to own the day-to-day leadership of the agency. The successful candidate will have the right energy, experience and ambition to help double the size of the agency whilst championing the very best thinking and operational excellence.
From data, technology and martech solutions to media, creative and ventures, this agency is outcomes focussed, and is fuelled by a desire deliver work that’s effective. Highly strategic, they champion thinking and blend art and science to achieve measurable results.
Key Expectations of the role:
- Client problem solver– You’ll be the escalation point in conflict, the key negotiator and healthy relationship owner
- Performance driver– You’ll set, understand and motivate collective team performance, providing meaningful feedback & support
- People - you’ll craft measurable development and succession plans to provide the purpose & means for staff to grow their careers
- Brand ambassador– You’ll live, breathe and exemplify the agency’s brand, driving proactive ideas and ways to instil and promote the agency
- Financial Accountability with a keen understanding of utilisation and profitability, you’ll plan for the long term to build sustainable growth
- Rain maker – you’ll have a hunger for new business and the ability to network strategically to generate new business, and lead pitch winning teams and thinking
- Proven experience as a General Manager derived within an Agency environment
- Strong stakeholder & C-Suite Client management and the ability to influence
- Experience setting and delivering operational budgets and KPI’s
- Proven track record in new business and designing and implementing successful business growth strategies
- Outstanding people leadership capability to build a high-performing team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of agency operations and industry trends.
- Results-oriented and solutions focussed
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sheryn Small | Lead Talent Partner | iknowho.com.au
Additional information- Well-known and much-loved brands
- Exciting new business growth
- Values led agency | Flexibility | Great Culture!
