Managing Partner

Managing Partner - Client Services Location: Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom How many times do you hear the phrase "we're an integrated agency" when the reality is anything but? We are, truly, an integrated agency. More McCann Worldgroup than McCann. Meaning we have large specialist teams covering brand advertising, below the line, media planning & buying, PR & social, research, digital, direct, data, all under one roof. And all under one P&L. Working collectively and embodying our philosophy of 'brilliant individually, unbeatable as one'. So, if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role in a globally recognised integrated agency, we think this is one you should sit up and take note of. We're looking for a Managing Partner to help take us to the next level. In this newly created role, you'll work alongside our Head of Project Leadership to lead, inspire, and drive our team to even greater success. What this means is that you'll play a pivotal role in leading and developing teams, whilst working closely with clients to deliver creative excellence, client satisfaction and profitability. Your clients will be global names, trusting us with significant budgets to drive their businesses forward. To be successful in this role, you'll need to demonstrate experience of delivering complex integrated marketing projects for global brands, excellent people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members, build strong relationships with clients, and manage financial and commercial aspects of the department. In summary, as Managing Partner, you'll: Have a background in recognised integrated agencies, working on high-profile accounts. Bring brilliant integrated marketing experience, with an ability to shape campaigns that work across all touchpoints. Be someone clients instantly warm to, with an ability to quickly establish rapport, trust and collaborative relationships. Lead by example, inspiring and motivating your team (& wider agency teams) to deliver better and more effective work. Build strong relationships internally & externally, founded on trust, honesty and that desire to make clients famous within their markets. Own the day-to-day, ensuring the smooth & profitable running of accounts. Have a curious mindset that's always looking for ways to improve what we're doing and to seek opportunities to expand the remit of activity with clients, with a holistic view across all marketing channels. Take a partnership approach to developing mutually profitable, long-term client relationships. Demonstrate a good strategic capability with the ability to interrogate opportunities and present thinking with clarity. Know how to take a brief, shape it with our planning team & ensure that the creative team nail the execution. Who we are... We're the Birmingham branch of Europe's largest integrated marketing agency, with offices in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Bristol & Leeds. We've a (literal) wheelbarrow full of awards from Cannes Lions, Clios, to One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So, creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do. And as part of the McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world's biggest brands, we're always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of passionate creatives, strategists, and marketers is made up of a broad range of backgrounds and cultures, and all share a common goal - to create exceptional work that we care deeply about. With a wide range of skill sets and deep process knowledge, we are constantly learning and pushing boundaries. Join us and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of advertising. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus 3 additional collective shutdown days, enhanced pension contributions, private health, life assurance and much more. A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you'll have access to industry-leading training and development programmes, plus you'll get to work closely with the world's biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products. Most importantly, you'll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you'll work in an environment where you are supported and developed. Our commitment to equal opportunities For us, diversity is a business imperative - one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense. As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it's vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with. Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose. McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.