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Commercial Director - Social-led Media and Agency Business, Leicester
Client: Urban Digital Recruitment Ltd
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Commercial Director - Social-led Media and Agency Business
Overview:
A leading media and creative agency group is seeking a forward-thinking Commercial Director to lead commercial strategy, drive new business growth, and build out a high-performing revenue engine across both agency services and strategic partnerships.
This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led, socially-native business with a unique commercial model that brings together influencer marketing, content creation, and partnerships at scale. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in building go-to-market strategies and pitching to senior stakeholders.
The Role:
You’ll lead and grow the sales and marketing functions, identify new revenue opportunities, and drive performance across social/influencer agency services and strategic brand partnerships. This senior, hands-on role requires a deep understanding of social media platforms and their strategic role in brand and marketing objectives. You should have a track record of scaling commercial teams, developing product-market fit, and creating winning pitches.
We seek a commercially minded, strategic individual passionate about storytelling, innovation, and results in a fast-paced creative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead commercial strategy for agency and partnerships
* Support product development and go-to-market strategies
* Collaborate with leadership to achieve revenue goals
* Build and manage a high-performing sales, strategy, and marketing team
* Develop new business pipelines
* Shape marketing strategies and campaign narratives
* Identify and evolve revenue streams in social agency services and brand partnerships
* Represent the company at client meetings and industry events
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in senior commercial or business development roles within media, digital, or creative agencies
* Strong social media expertise, including platforms, content, influencers, algorithms, and trends
* Ability to align social strategies with broader brand objectives
* Success in scaling revenue and teams
* Strategic thinker with a creative edge, capable of building frameworks and leading pitches
* Entrepreneurial, proactive, and adaptable to high-growth environments
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