Managing Director

• Competitive salary and compensation structure
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Frequent firm-wide social events and activities
• Excellent environment for learning and growth
• Further benefits, depending on location

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage teams to deliver relevant programmes for clients.

• Deliver new business opportunities and initiatives.

• Prepare and deliver written proposals to the standards expected within Penta.

• Market the business.

• Be a leadership resource for junior employees.

• Monitor and anticipate revenues and profitability of client accounts in support of the Partner.
  

General Responsibilities:

• Lead client account teams to deliver high quality advice, tactics and materials to meet objectives.

• Foster good client relationships.

• Take responsibility for problem solving in client and team scenarios.

• Play an active role in creating and converting new business opportunities. 

• Represent the agency at new business and other meetings as needed.

• Create/Maintain a happy and supportive working environment for team members, and act as a mentor to junior colleagues.

• Ensure all team members are aware of objectives and responsibilities; be able to deliver honest, constructive feedback.

• In consultation with the Partner, support the career development of team members and make recommendations for training as appropriate.

• Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion.

• Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by your manager and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and training in respect of such responsibilities.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in EU public affairs and policy communications, ideally gained working in a consultancy.

• Track record in business development and client relationship management.

• Strong skills in problem-solving, decision-making, time management and project delivery.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and open to innovative ways of working.

• Proven team leadership and management experience.

• Excellent communication, written & oral.