Managing Partner

The international brand consultancy—with a reputation built over more than a decade—is making its first US hire. The decision to put someone on the ground in New York isn’t speculative; the work is already there. Now they need the right person to own it. As founding hires go, this is an interesting one: there’s ambiguity, so they need someone who can thrive in the unknown. That said, there’s also real pedigree, process, and support to springboard from and maximize success. The founders are considered, ambitious, and fervent in their pursuit of being the best brand agency in the world. This isn’t about new beginnings or starting from scratch—it’s about someone who can help shape their next chapter, harness what they’ve built, and realize that vision.

About the role

You’ll be the face of the studio in the US—the primary relationship holder for existing US clients. That means three things:

• Clients - owning the senior relationships with existing US clients and converting the right inbound interest.
• Growth - originating new business the consultative way: out in the room, at industry dinners, and in client-side conversations, building a network and letting it convert on its own timeline. Some of this takes a year to pay off, and you’re comfortable with that.
• The operation - standing the studio up: office setup, hiring as you grow, and handling the unglamorous but essential business of visas, health insurance, and US compliance.

Pay

$225,000 - $300,000

Qualifications

• You’ve grown client accounts and driven new business in a brand or creative agency environment, and you can point to relationships you’ve owned and grown—not just managed.
• You’re at ease with ambiguity. The role will evolve with the market, and its shape a year in isn’t fully knowable today—for the right person, that’s the appeal, not a red flag.
• Charisma and easy company matter: this role is built on hours of client contact and, early on, a lot of trust extended. Clients and colleagues alike need to enjoy having you in the room.

While the above describes the obvious fit—the person with the title and years to match—the studio is open to something less obvious. If you’re a level or two below on paper but know you’re ready to stretch into it over time, and you’ve got the energy, drive, and hunger, don’t count yourself out. Some of the best first hires into a new market are those with more raw ambition than box-ticking experience.