Managing Director EMEA

About Movers+Shakers

Movers+Shakers is an innovative creative agency focused on social media and agility, serving as a creative agency of record, influencer agency, and production house. We specialize in producing culturally relevant campaigns targeted at Gen Z and Millennials. Our client portfolio includes e.l.f., Adobe, Hilton, and Amazon, with over 250 billion views from various campaigns. Recognized globally by Fast Company, Ad Age, and Adweek for excellence and innovation, we operate our London office from Bankside alongside sister agencies under Stagwell Holding.

Role Summary

The Managing Director for EMEA will oversee and scale our expanding London-based operation. This senior leadership role requires a visionary with proven experience in client growth, team leadership, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will maintain strong client relationships while driving business development and growing a high-performing team within a smaller office setting. Collaboration with the US executive team and sister agencies is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance organic growth by strengthening client relationships and identifying expansion opportunities.
• Maintain senior client relationships as a trusted advisor and main escalation contact.
• Formulate and implement growth strategies for revenue and team expansion in partnership with executives.
• Generate new business through inbound requests and collaborations within the Stagwell network.
• Work cross-functionally with creative, strategy, operations, and account teams to deliver award-winning work fostering client retention.
• Manage regional sales pipeline, revenue forecasts, and focus on retention and growth.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the London office, including resource allocation, budgeting, and culture nurturing.
• Coordinate with multiple teams across UK and US to uphold quality and brand consistency.
• Represent the agency publicly by engaging in industry networking and events to build visibility and reputation.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 15 years in agency roles, with successful client acquisition and revenue growth in UK/EMEA markets.
• Strong background in creative agencies; social and influencer agency experience is advantageous.
• Established network of senior marketing contacts within large multinational corporations.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams from inception.
• Comfortable working in small teams where top leaders are hands-on contributors.
• Strong commercial skills including pipeline management, forecasting, and Profit & Loss oversight.
• Experience operating with autonomy within US-headquartered organizations.
• Outstanding executive presence and communication skills suitable for all levels of external representation.
• Experience in holding company environments like Stagwell, WPP, Publicis, or Omnicom is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in London 2-3 days per week and travel roughly 15% for client and relationship engagements.
• Positive and inspiring leadership style.