About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook.

Managing Director

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About the Role

Our Managing Directors are valued by our clients for their digital first, integrated approach to solving their business problems and Making Brands Matter. Catalysts for change, they are always encouraging their clients to reject the status quo. They typically manage multiple integrated client portfolios in excess of $10MM in revenue. They add value by creating and nurturing strong relationships between our agency and Client CEO's and CMO's. They are passionate about clients, people and our agency. Drivers of growth, they are expected to produce new business leads and new enterprise opportunities regularly. They are often called upon to manage integrated organic and new business pitches across Ogilvy global offices and/or the WPP network. They are valued for being trusted advisors to internal and external constituents alike, building deep and long-lasting networks of relationships. Importantly, they act as brand advocates and champions of our Ogilvy brand to clients, employees and candidates alike. They are exceptional leaders of clients, teams and individuals and encourage them all to evolve and continually push to be better. They inspire through bold decision making and an unwavering passion for the business.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple integrated client portfolios in excess of $10MM in revenue
• Establish and grow key client relationships at the CEO and CMO levels
• Nurture and grow key senior client relationships by being a trusted advisor to senior client management and work as an objective insider and advocate for the entire client organization
• Understand the essential dynamics, strategies and business drivers of a complex, sales-driven client organization
• Manage client expectations and objectives for the agency and course correct potential client issues
• Review and interpret regular revenue analyses provided by the agency finance team to achieve strong contribution margins
• Drive agency revenue growth through strategic 'up-selling'; qualify and push agency profitability by driving organic growth opportunities and closing new business pitches
• Manage integrated pitches across geographies, offices and other WPP partners
• Understand who the right capability experts are to bring in to create the right discussions and opportunities for growth
• Advocate for innovative, break-through work that elevates the brand and drives business outcomes
• Demonstrate expertise in global communications (i.e., Making Brands Matter with local relevance, storytelling, channel planning with an emphasis on digital and flawless execution)
• Lead integrated teams; attract and retain core talent and manage others to their maximum potential; develop and maintain high levels of team effectiveness and satisfaction (target below 20% attrition)
• Captivate an audience and build team trust through authenticity, integrity and passion
• Cultivate an atmosphere that embraces diversity and inclusion within the team and agency
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching of team members, particularly senior leaders
• Maintain a high level of trust and respect among department heads in Creative, Production, Strategy, Media, Data Analytics and Delivery
• Actively serve on agency-wide task forces/initiatives

What You'll Need

• 15+ years of experience, including industry expertise in at least 2 different capabilities
• A proven track record producing brave, transformational, modern marketing work that has delivered results
• Deep and thorough understanding of Ogilvy's full suite of services, using all available capabilities to drive 3-5% annual client growth
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep understanding and passion for strategic and creative excellence
• Ability to bring together integrated teams towards a common mission, all the way up to the WPP level
• Experience driving positive and/or turning around Client Satisfaction Scores
• Curiosity and insatiable need for continual learning that rubs off on everyone you encounter

How We'll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

Pay Range

$125,000 - $295,000 USD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.