Managing Director

Managing Director - Brand Experience Agency - Dubai
 
Are you ready to lead as a Managing Director?

DNA Recruit are working with a leading Brand Experience Agency that is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to take charge of its creative experience and technology agency. This role sits at the dynamic intersection of culture, entertainment, and innovation, offering the chance to spearhead groundbreaking campaigns for globally iconic brands.

About the Role:
As the Managing Director, you will drive the agency’s operational excellence, profitability, and creative brilliance. Acting as a figurehead, you will champion strategic growth, client relationships, and cultural leadership while positioning the agency as a trailblazer in experiential marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision & Industry Leadership: Craft and implement a growth-focused strategic plan, elevate the agency's creative reputation, and represent the company at key industry events.
• Commercial & Operational Excellence: Achieve ambitious financial goals, identify business opportunities, and scale operations to drive sustained growth.
• Client Partnerships & Innovation: Ensure delivery of impactful campaigns, advise key clients, and lead high-stakes pitches to secure premium accounts.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build a high-performing, inclusive culture by mentoring talent, aligning teams, and fostering collaboration.
• Project Execution & Brand Reputation: Oversee seamless project delivery, manage budgets with precision, and amplify the agency’s visibility through thought leadership and award-winning work.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated leadership in creative or experiential marketing agencies.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue and profit targets.
• Strong relationship management with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of industry trends and emerging client demands.
• Entrepreneurial and visionary with a knack for driving innovation.
• Inspirational and collaborative leadership style that unites diverse teams.

 
Salary: up to £175k
Job Reference: AW 11612
 
All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. At DNA we aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful - best regards the DNA team.
DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 

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