- Company Name
- Ponte Firm
- Job Title
- Managing Director (Influencer Agency)
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Managing Director (Influencer Agency)
**Role Summary**
Senior executive responsible for the overall strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence of the agency. Partner with the CEO to drive growth, manage high‑value client and talent relationships, and build a high‑performance team that scales the business while maintaining profitability.
**Expectations**
- Act as the chief growth driver and operational leader.
- Translate long‑term vision into measurable, scalable execution plans.
- Maintain and expand a network of C‑suite brands and top‑tier creators.
- Deliver consistent P&L results and robust financial discipline.
- Create a collaborative culture that attracts and retains top talent.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Define and execute the agency’s long‑term growth strategy in collaboration with the CEO.
- Identify new revenue streams, partnership opportunities, and service‑line expansions.
- Own P&L, set revenue and profitability targets, and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Lead and mentor senior leaders (Revenue, Talent, Operations, etc.), recruiting and developing top talent.
- Manage high‑level client and talent negotiations, pitches, and contract closures.
- Represent the agency at industry forums, panels, and media appearances; position the firm as a thought leader in influencer marketing.
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and accountability frameworks to monitor performance across all functions.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
**Required Skills**
- Strategic and operational leadership with proven ability to scale revenue and manage P&L.
- Deep knowledge of influencer marketing, the creator economy, and brand partnership dynamics.
- Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship‑building skills with C‑suite executives and top creators.
- Team‑building, talent development, and talent retention expertise.
- Data‑driven mindset: ability to build and interpret performance dashboards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field (MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred).
- Professional certifications in marketing, digital media, or finance are advantageous but not mandatory.
**Experience**
- Minimum 5 years in senior leadership within influencer marketing, talent management, media, or consumer marketing.
- Demonstrated track record of scaling revenue, managing teams of 10 + and executing on multi‑year growth plans.