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PHD · 6 hours ago

Managing Director, Client Business Leadership

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. The Managing Director, Client Business Leadership will guide the agency's vision for media strategies, lead teams, and drive innovation while ensuring client satisfaction and business growth.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyDigital MediaMarketingSocial Media
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Instill a culture of transformation: Proven track record of driving innovation and creativity through media strategies – drive cultural relevance, understand how to operate hyper locally, and ensure that operations are flawless
Strong critical thinker with robust business acumen: Skilled in resolving complex issues involving people, processes, and systems using logic and common sense
Solution-oriented: Proactively identifies root causes of problems, rather than merely addressing symptoms
Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments: Quickly pivoting and guiding agency teams effectively
Many spinning plates, no problem: Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests and campaigns simultaneously
Develop a strong team: Demonstrate success in recruiting, leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams

Qualification

Media planning expertiseBusiness transformationLeadership experienceGlobal multi-brand managementMedia technology knowledgeStrategic thinkingSolution-orientedTeam developmentCritical thinkingFlexibility

Required

15+ years of experience in media agency and brand-side leadership roles
Management of global multi-brand/IAT businesses and growing successful teams for complex, fast-moving accounts
Experience consulting and guiding CMO and senior marketers towards new thinking
Success in a leadership role, developing business transformation, and delivering results
Strong strategic media planning and marketplace expertise, including large-scale investment strategies (Upfront, JBPs)
Hands-on knowledge of annual planning and major media budgeting methodologies
Working knowledge of media technology (ad serving, programmatic, data, cleanrooms, etc.)
Ability to be flexible and respond quickly to requests

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Vacation days
Sick days
Personal days
Paid parental leave
Paid medical leave
STD/LTD insurance benefits

Company

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H1B Sponsorship

PHD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dirk Fromm
CEO - Germany
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Mike Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
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