Managing Director, Client Business Lead

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laddersDallas (TX)

Marketing Managers Marketing Consulting Services

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Manager

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$259,000 - $370,000 per year

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About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Managing Director, Client Business Lead to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will serve as a strategic partner to senior client leaders, guiding business direction across multiple lines of business and helping shape the next phase of growth. The position will lead integrated marketing efforts, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and drive transformation across client engagement, operating models, and execution standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience advising executive stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams, and translating strategy into measurable action. This opportunity is well suited to a senior marketing leader who can balance client counsel, organizational change, and performance-driven outcomes in a complex, fast-moving environment.

Location: Dallas, TX - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $259,000 – $370,000 annually

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary business partner and advisor to clients' CMOs across multiple lines of business
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide informed counsel on key decisions
Set clear client strategies and annual priorities, translating them into actionable plans
Lead integrated strategies across brand, performance, and customer engagement
Drive transformation by aligning stakeholders around new capabilities and effective workflows
Transform the agency operating model to meet evolving client needs and improve execution standards
Foster collaboration across teams and partner organizations to prioritize client outcomes

Qualifications:

15+ years of senior leadership experience in agency or marketing services, preferably with financial services clients
Proven track record of advising CMOs and managing strategic client relationships through change
Strong understanding of financial services marketing and regulatory implications
Experience leading integrated teams across multiple agencies and disciplines
Demonstrated ability to redesign operating models and implement data-driven capabilities

Benefits:

Opportunity to lead one of the organization's largest and longest-standing client relationships
Access to a multidisciplinary team with established senior leaders
Involvement in significant marketing transformation initiatives
Focus on building inclusive and high-performing teams
Commitment to professional development and talent growth

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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