Managing Director
Are you a proven agency leader in the agriculture or energy sector with the expertise to guide large-scale teams and the vision to create a meaningful impact? This is your chance to join a purpose-driven organization at the forefront of marketing, innovation, and positive change.
Our client, a certified Benefit Corporation, seeks a Managing Director to take charge of a major client initiative. This high-profile role is ideal for a resilient and committed leader ready to design, operationalize, and inspire a large-scale, integrated team.
Why This Role Matters
This is not just a job—it’s a chance to redefine what leadership looks like in a company that prioritizes purpose over profit. You’ll be part of an organization that challenges the traditional agency model, delivering innovative solutions at the intersection of marketing, creativity, and technology.
As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for shaping a team that exemplifies collaboration, innovation, and impact while driving measurable results for an influential client in the agriculture industry.
What You’ll Do
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Lead and Operationalize: Design and oversee the structure, deployment, and success of an integrated, cross-functional team.
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Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to key stakeholders.
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Drive Excellence: Ensure world-class work across portfolios by fostering team cohesion and leveraging your deep expertise in agriculture.
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Mentor and Inspire: Cultivate a team of all levels by recognizing individual strengths, mentoring talent, and building a high-performance culture.
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Strategic Growth: Identify opportunities to organically grow accounts, expand partnerships, and enhance the organization’s impact.
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Manage Financial Health: Oversee account budgeting, forecasting, and profitability, ensuring operational efficiency and growth.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
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A Visionary Leader: You thrive on creating clarity from complexity and inspiring others to achieve excellence.
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An Industry Expert: Your deep knowledge of the agriculture (or energy) sector enables you to deliver actionable insights and strategic counsel.
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A Team Builder: You’ve successfully built, scaled, and led high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
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Resilient and Strategic: You excel at navigating challenges, finding growth opportunities, and maintaining a focus on long-term success.
Key Qualifications:
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Proven experience operationalizing and managing large-scale accounts.
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Exceptional ability to mentor, motivate, and deploy teams across diverse functions.
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Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans that drive measurable outcomes.
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Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing account budgets and profitability.
Why You’ll Love It Here
This organization is not your typical workplace. They’re on a mission to use business as a force for good—and they’re succeeding. Here’s what sets them apart:
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Purpose-Driven Culture: As a Public Benefit Corporation and 100% employee-owned company, they’re committed to making a positive impact.
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Industry-Leading Benefits: From generous compensation packages to unparalleled benefits and supportive programs, they invest in their team’s well-being and growth.
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Collaborative Environment: You’ll work alongside smart, driven individuals passionate about creating meaningful change.
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Employee Ownership: As part of this organization, your success is their success, and you’ll directly benefit from the company’s achievements.
Are You Ready for the Challenge?
If you’re looking for a role where you can lead boldly, think innovatively, and make a lasting impact, this is it.
Take the next step in your career and join a company as committed to driving change as you are. Apply now to learn more about this brand-new opportunity.
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