⚡ We are Uncommonly Good People – a talent & recruitment consultancy specializing in AdTech, MarTech, Digital Agencies, and E-commerce across APAC.

🚀 We partner with some of the most innovative and high-growth companies in the digital marketing and advertising space to help them find top talent.

⚡ We’re working with our client to find their next superstar - Managing Director, SEA! A global digital marketing group that helps brands grow by delivering integrated solutions across media, data, tech, and creative.

💼 About the Company

A global digital marketing group with a presence across key markets, this organisation partners with brands to upgrade their marketing capabilities and accelerate business growth. With services spanning programmatic advertising, paid search, social media, creative, data, and technology, they are recognised for their entrepreneurial culture, collaborative mindset, and commitment to driving results. Operating at the intersection of performance and innovation, the company supports clients through a future-focused and human-centred approach to digital transformation.

🚀 About the Role

A future-facing leadership opportunity based in Singapore, this role calls for a commercially astute, highly networked individual to spearhead expansion across the Southeast Asia region. The position is ideal for a strategic leader with a strong track record in business development, client acquisition, and operational excellence within digital media. This individual will be responsible for leading a high-performing team, driving sustainable revenue growth, and strengthening the company's reputation in-market.

The successful candidate will be confident managing senior relationships, closing high-value deals, and building a team culture that is ambitious, inclusive, and aligned to global standards. A strong understanding of the adtech and programmatic ecosystem, combined with regional business insight, will be key to success.

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the SEA region, aligned with the company’s global direction
• Identify commercial opportunities, market trends, and new partnership channels across SEA
• Build and maintain C-suite client and partner relationships, particularly with regional and multinational brands
• Lead business development initiatives, including client acquisition, pitches, and negotiation of key contracts
• Oversee daily operations of the Singapore hub, ensuring team productivity, quality of output, and delivery standards
• Manage resource allocation, financial targets, and reporting across the region
• Collaborate closely with local and global leadership to ensure alignment of goals, delivery, and culture
• Set the tone for a high-performance team culture, providing mentorship, structure, and a clear development roadmap
• Act as a brand ambassador for the business in SEA, with visibility in the digital marketing ecosystem

• 7+ years of leadership experience in digital marketing, with a strong background in business development or agency operations
• Deep understanding of the programmatic, paid media, and digital advertising landscape across APAC
• Proven success in managing regional or global teams and overseeing complex multi-market delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage P&L, and drive operational excellence
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and influencing outcomes
• Strong communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural nuance across SEA markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and a bias for action
• Existing network within the regional media and marketing ecosystem is a strong advantage
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline preferred; postgraduate qualifications desirable

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