Country Managing Director Netherlands
Our client is an international communications and marketing agency that helps organisations strengthen their reputation, engage stakeholders and grow their brands through integrated communication strategies. The agency combines expertise across corporate communications, brand strategy, digital communications, content, and marketing to support clients across a broad range of industries.
Location: Randstad, Netherlands
Your role
As Managing Director, you will be responsible for leading and growing the Dutch business. You will drive commercial performance, strengthen client relationships and ensure operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure the business development of the Netherlands agency.
- Define and execute the growth strategy for the Netherlands.
- Identify new business opportunities and build long-term client relationships.
- Monitor market developments, competitive activity and emerging trends.
- Oversee financial performance and ensure sustainable business growth.
- Lead, develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
- Make decisions regarding recruitment, performance management and talent development in line with company policies.
- Promote collaboration, innovation and employee engagement across the organisation.
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior clients.
- Work closely with international colleagues on cross-market initiatives and business development.
Your profile
- Extensive experience in a communications, marketing or integrated agency environment.
- Strong understanding of the Dutch market and business landscape.
- International business experience is considered an advantage.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English
- Approximately 8–10 years of senior leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong commercial track record, including business development and financial responsibility.
- Experience delivering integrated communications and marketing solutions.
- Ability to identify growth opportunities and develop new service offerings.
Personal qualities
- Entrepreneurial and commercially driven.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style.
- Strong relationship builder with excellent networking skills.
- Inspiring leader who creates alignment around shared goals.
- Results-oriented, resilient and pragmatic.
- Collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Compensation
A competitive salary package will be offered based on experience and qualifications, including a performance-related bonus and additional employment benefits.
