Managing Partner
Company:
M&C Saatchi Abel
Location:
Cape Town
Department:
Account Management
At M&C Saatchi Abel we work on some of the most iconic and exciting brands in the world. This means that the depth and breadth of opportunities are endless and career defining as these brands and clients dominate and grow in their categories globally. We’re looking for high performance talent that wants to take the next, big step in their career and do definitive and deeply meaningful work that will greatly contribute to the global success of iconic brands.
We believe that “the people with the best people win” and as such, are looking for a dynamic Managing Partner to join our agency and be part of this audacious vision.
As a Managing Partner, you are responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of a project to the client’s satisfaction and within agreed scope and timelines. You will manage several high level client relationships, oversee multiple projects simultaneously, and look for opportunities to expand existing relationships.
As a Managing Partner you exemplify the following 5 key characteristics:
A PROFOUND SIMPLIFIER: You clarify and articulate the fundamental root problems and then bring order and clarity by distilling them down to the only possible words - in the only possible order - into one clear compelling story.
A CLEAR THINKER: You are fueled by an innate curiosity and approach problems by looking beyond the expected places, taking lateral leaps in thinking ultimately solving problems in an inspiring and smart way.
AN INTENSE COLLABORATOR: You work closely with the other members of the team and the Partners, in a way that is open source and positive, always connecting the dots consistently with everyone to bring them along on the journey and maximize their contribution to solving the problem at hand.
A FEARLESS DO-ER: You go all-in on getting things done, without ego, and with complete ownership and accountability. Your orientation is to always put the us on the front foot by being a step ahead of the clients through a balance of deep operational & strategic smarts.
A GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT: Your way is to always find the kind way. You are highly collaborative with the intention to build and not break. Kindness doesn’t mean weakness or avoiding conflict, so you find constructive ways of solving problems, developing open, trusted & enduring relationships and always seek to make a positive difference in the lives of your colleagues, the company, your clients and our country.
MUST-HAVES:
- A proven and successful track record of a minimum of 10 years, for leading client business and growing talent successfully
- A proven ability to understand financial metrics to ensure growth of a profitable business unit and company
- A personal portfolio that demonstrates iconic, integrated campaigns that have resulted in exponential business results
- An extremely high EQ & low ego
