Competitive Salary + Equity + Bonus + Growth Capital
Central London, office based five days per week
Have you ever wanted to build your own social first agency?
Running Point Recruitment is partnering with a well capitalised consumer commerce investment group to appoint a Founding Chief Executive Officer who will create and lead a new social first agency specialising in creator management, paid amplification and programmatic services for consumer brands.
Building a company from the ground up normally requires personal capital, an established network and the freedom to accept considerable risk. This opportunity removes many of those barriers by providing a competitive CEO salary, a meaningful equity stake, growth capital to build the team and access to an established ecosystem of consumer commerce clients. In return, you will own the strategy, the P&L and the outcome.
What you will own
Agency strategy: Set the direction for the new social first agency and take full responsibility for its commercial performance and P&L.
Client relationships: Develop trusted relationships with consumer brands and convert warm introductions from the wider investment portfolio into long term clients.
New business: Lead sales personally, shaping the proposition, opening conversations, pitching and winning the agency’s first accounts.
The operating model: Design how the agency works, including its service offering, team structure, capacity planning, technology and delivery processes.
Pricing and delivery standards: Set commercial terms, protect profitability and establish the quality standards that will define the agency.
Team building: Hire, develop and lead the team required to deliver the agency’s growth plans.
What you will bring
Zero to one experience: You have built a business, function, proposition or team from the ground up and are comfortable operating without an established playbook.
Proven sales outcomes: You have personally contributed to winning new business and believe that the founder should remain closely involved in sales, particularly during the early stages of growth.
Commercial acumen: You have owned a P&L, budget, revenue target or substantial
Chief Executive Officer in London employer: Running Point Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking Devon-based ecommerce business that prioritises innovation and employee growth. As an AI and Business Transformation Lead, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values your insights and fosters professional development through hands-on projects and training opportunities. With a hybrid working model and a focus on meaningful AI initiatives, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Newton Abbot.
