THE OPPORTUNITY
Global Prairie is seeking a resilient and committed senior leader with deep expertise in agriculture to shape and build a large-scale integrated team. As a Managing Director in Client Partnership, will play a key leadership role in designing the structure, oversight and success of a team of talented individuals.
The ideal candidate has led the successful deployment of a new account – from developing deep client relationships to designing smart strategic plan to deploying a large team across multiple functions and levels. In addition, this individual is a deep culture builder, white-space thinker, and innate operationalizer. They don’t shy from a big challenge or new opportunity. If this is you, let’s chat!
WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE
Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders.
Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics:
- Collaborative
- Optimistic
- Resilient
- Flexible
- Curious
- Community-minded and philanthropic
Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:
- Past experience operationalizing a large-scale account
- Innate ability to build and mentor a growing team of all levels
- Ability to recognize individual strengths and deploy
- Resiliency and growth-orientation
- Embodiment of our culture and values
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Responsible for effectively managing a large piece of Global Prairie client business, ensuring consistency for how the team delivers world class work across multiple portfolios
- Manages the set-up, operationalizing, and deployment of an integrated team – guiding the cohesion, cross-sharing and process management throughout
- As an expert in the agriculture industry, brings expertise and counsel across all project deliverables
- Leverages client relationships to realize opportunities for the mutual benefit of our clients and Global Prairie
- Advises account leadership on how to best fulfill account stakeholders' needs and navigate relationships for the mutual benefit of our clients and Global Prairie
- Fosters client and account team happiness by creating an environment that sets cross-functional teams up for success
- Advises on final scopes of work; provides actionable direction with clear point of view
- Accountable for a portfolio of account(s) financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, staffing
- Identifies opportunities to improve company, account and/or functional team operations, grow business, expand strategic partnerships, and enhance culture, always with a clear point of view and actionable plan
- Works with account leadership to create a strategy and plan of action to organically grow and diversify accounts
- Oversees and drives new business efforts based on relevant need
- As situations arise, fulfills the responsibilities and role of a Director, while proactively seeking staffing solutions to responsibly delegate Director-level work
WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS
We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world. Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change. Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.
Our culture is best-in-class. With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS
The physical activity required of this position includes standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing and use of repetitive motion. Light work is required of this position, occasionally lifting or moving objects between 10-20 pounds. The visual acuity of this position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle. This position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Creativity, great ideas and lasting impact come from diverse teams. Global Prairie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to: candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences and may fall outside the range shown. As a 'Best for the World' Benefit Corporation and Employee-Owned organization, Global Prairie offers a best-in-class total rewards package, which includes healthcare coverage, ESOP retirement plan, 401k matching, Health & Wellness stipends and a broad range of other benefits.
- Expected Compensation Range: $150,000+
***Important Note:Global Prairie's People & Operations (talent management) team is based in our Kansas City, MO office, which is why you see Kansas City listed as the location for this posting. However, please be sure to indicate your office location preference when completing the application.
