Bridge Talent Management Managing Director - Creative Jobs in Kenya

Bridge Talent Management Managing Director - Creative Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the Managing Directors’ role is to oversee all of the activities of an agency, overseeing and managing the agency’s resources, establishing strategic goals & objectives, working towards growth, profitability and increasing business returns and investments.

You will formulate the agency strategic plans to make sure goals are met with desired objectives and outcomes being realized. You will be the custodian for people and culture development, people, culture as well as business growth through innovation and systemic organic growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

Setting the overall culture, tone and style of the agency. Providing inspiring and stimulating leadership to allow the work and commercial creativity to flourish.

Creates pride in the agency and its work.

Keeping abreast of developments within the technical field and with all related communications methods e.g. sales promotion, digital, CRM and their relevance to the agency’s clients.

Keeping abreast of industry sectors and developments to assess how the agency’s products and services maybe of relevance to clients, and what new products and services to develop.

Collaborating with the CEO and Company Directors to establish overall operational and financial performance measures for the agency. Monitoring and analyzing and reporting on company performance against those measures.

Managing any communication between the CEO & Directors periodically to report of business performance and activities as appropriate.

Coordinating the activities of CEO, Company Directors and senior managers to make sure that they are in alignment with the overall strategy.

Representing the agency in public, at events or in the media – usually acting as the company spokesperson.

Generating thought leadership pieces to promote and support the work of the agency.

C-Suite and Lead relationship management ensuring a healthy and robust level of contact is maintained between the agency and major clients for business retention, risk management and growth.

Developing potential client relationships, partnering with the new business team on marketing activities and events.

Presenting and leading high value pitches.

Negotiating client contracts and fees with the Finance team, brand lead and procurement lead.

Must be able to explain and justify the value of agency charges.

Leading, coaching and mentoring Senior Managers while supporting their professional development.

Acting as a mentor, coach and role model for the whole agency team.

Working closely with the Human Resources team to support learning and engagement activity for all agency staff as well as ensuring that there are adequate resources, time and budgets in place to keep staff motivated.

Lead all legal compliance all aspects of the agency; Regulatory & Statutory compliance, Health & Safety, financial audits, client audits etc.

Involved in recruitment and selection decisions.

Focused on the personal

and professional development of their team.

Requirements

Desired Attributes

Experienced in directing the operations and processes in sympathetic partnership with the work of the agency.

Strategic thinkers who can see the greater potential for the agency while learning from the past and able to take realistic and strategic decisions about the future.

Able to lead, motivate and inspire others to do great work.

Inspire the agency leadership and senior management team.

Able to manage multi sensitively-disciplinary teams.

Strong communicators, able to get complex ideas across to others in straightforward language.

Able to solve problems and make effective and timely decisions based on the knowledge available.

Proficient at building strong and cordial relationships with both senior colleagues and junior staff.

Proficient at building supportive and collaborative relationships with the Finance and HR teams as they partner people management, development and talent investment.

Financially adept, and able to keep control of agency expenditure and build a sound financial base for future activity.

Able to make tough thought through strategic decisions if and when the need arises to the benefit of the agency.

Strong communicators, confident at presenting and selling the agency and its work, explaining what makes great work and how it meets the brand’s needs.

Able to solve complex problems and make effective and timely decisions based on the knowledge available.

Willing to involve themselves as thought leaders and expert advisers with colleagues and to clients at the most senior level to build strong relationships.

Able to appreciate the combination and balance of the people, task and the numbers.

Collaboration & Relationship Management

Internal: CEO and Directors, departmental heads and team leaders while providing leadership to the whole company.

External: Agency clients, prospective clients; relevant industry and regulatory bodies, and thought leaders.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related area.

Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Over 10 years of experience as Managing Director or in another senior managerial role.

Experience in establishing business goals and strategies.

Good understanding of business operations, branding and product positioning.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and leadership qualities.

Ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Bridge Talent Management Managing Director - Creative Jobs in Kenya

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