Managing Director, Business & Brand (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

As the Managing Director of the Business and Brand practice at co:, you will be the senior-most leader responsible for driving purpose-led transformation initiatives. You will lead a team of multidisciplinary strategists and writers, manage the practice P&L, and cultivate strong client relationships. Your role is pivotal in championing purpose-led approaches to business transformation and ensuring measurable impact for clients.

Responsibilities:

Champion a Purpose-Led Approach to Business Transformation:

• Collaborate with other Managing Directors to identify purpose-led transformation opportunities, clients, and partnerships.
• Advocate and promote purpose-led leadership, business, and brand building.
• Continuously enhance and test the company's unique purpose-led approach to driving impact for clients and the world.

Nurture, Develop, and Deploy a Multi-Disciplinary Team:

• Mentor senior Brand and Business team members.
• Invest in the team's skill development, providing coaching and training in purpose-led transformation.
• Create clear career development paths for team members within the practice area.
• Grow, manage, and inspire the Business + Brand team, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Manage Practice P&L, Drive New Business, and Revenue Growth:

• Oversee the practice's financial performance, exceeding revenue targets of $10MM+.
• Optimize team staffing, allocations, and freelance resources.

Develop IP, Thought Leadership, and Marketing:

• Create and disseminate thought leadership for the Brand and Business practice.
• Actively contribute to public dialogue in the Business and Brand space through writing and speaking engagements.
• Set the vision for the practice, aligning it with overall ambition and growth.
• Evolve service offerings, pricing, and staffing models to stay ahead of industry trends.

Lead Best-in-Class Business and Brand Projects:

• Conduct quarterly business reviews of work within the practice.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work that meets client objectives.
• Conduct retrospectives to foster continuous growth and improvement.
• Establish frameworks, templates, and best practices for project success.
• Provide expert guidance to senior-level clients.

Requirements:

• 10-15 years of experience in brand strategy, innovation, marketing, or social impact, with consulting/agency experience.
• Previous leadership on impactful projects at the intersection of business and brand strategy, design, and innovation.
• Demonstrated success in leading the growth of a practice or client portfolio, building and developing teams, and driving revenue ($5-10MM+).
• Proven track record of purpose-led or oriented work, purpose-led transformation, and social innovation and impact strategy.
• Experience in developing new business opportunities and growing revenues within an existing client base.