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Managing Director – C5286, SEARCHLIGHT
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Drive commercial success, brand partnerships, and high-profile client representation.
The Company
Our client is an international talent management & PR agency specialising in elevating the careers of high-profile clients across the entertainment, fashion, music & sports industries.
THE ROLE
As Managing Director, your role will combine business development, talent representation, PR and partnership negotiation.
You will lead a team across the US and London to build the agency's reputation and profitability while maximising opportunities for the talent roster.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive major commercial partnerships by securing high-value endorsements, ambassadors, licensing deals and brand collaborations.
- Maintain strong relationships with brands, agencies, marketing leaders and key decision-makers.
- Negotiate contracts to deliver strong commercial and reputational outcomes for talent and the agency.
- Spot and unlock new revenue streams through strategic partnerships and emerging commercial opportunities.
- Set and manage strategic targets including budgets, KPIs, growth goals and operational priorities.
- Recruit and develop top talent while building trusted relationships and long-term career strategies.
- Shape high-impact PR and media visibility across print, digital, broadcast, podcast and social platforms.
- Expand the agency’s market presence through networking, industry engagement and business development.
- Oversee financial performance to ensure sustained revenue growth, profitability and commercial stability.
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THE PERSON
You should have solid experience in talent management or brand partnerships within media and entertainment, supported by a proven ability to secure major commercial deals.
Strong leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to drive performance while setting clear standards and expectations whilst guiding your team. Being commercially sharp, you will spot new revenue opportunities, grow the business, and bring a hands-on approach to this fast-paced environment.
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To be successful in this role, you should be passionate about talent development, media and building powerful brand partnerships.
What To Expect
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global. Searchlight provides recruitment & executive search services exclusively to the creative, media and entertainment industry. To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global.
We strive to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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