Managing Director Influencer Talent Agency
You’ll receive a competitive fixed salary, plus a performance bonus and up to 10–20 % equity.
🧭 About the Opportunity
We’re building the most influential talent management agency in Central Europe.
Backed by Trendin (our cutting-edge influencer martech platform) and Lafluence (one of the leading influencer marketing agencies in CZ/SK), this is a unique opportunity to co-create a business that transforms the influencer landscape. You’ll have access to premium influencers, the largest advertisers, strategic tech, and a decade of trust in the market—without needing to build everything from scratch.
We’re looking for a true partner and entrepreneurial leader to step in as Managing Director and drive this from the ground up with full P&L responsibility, strategic vision, and executional ownership.
🚀 Your Mission
Co-create the vision, positioning, and brand of the region’s leading Influencer Talent Agency.
Build and lead a world-class team of talent managers.
Own the full P&L and ensure predictable, profitable growth.
Acquire and retain top influencers and long-term brand partnerships.
Deliver outstanding service to both talents and clients.
Represent the agency externally (influencers, media, conferences, key accounts) and internally (shareholders, board, strategy).
Shape our product-market fit by staying deeply connected with talent needs, brand trends, and tech capabilities.
Be the face and engine of growth for this new venture.
📈 Where We’re Headed
This is a rare opportunity to build a new Talent agency from an advantaged starting position: 2026 Goal: ~CZK 20M revenue with CZK 2M EBITDA
Mid-Term Vision: >CZK 100M+ revenue & >CZK 10M EBITDA, powered by a strong, diversified talent portfolio and top-tier client base
Long-term potential to expand across CEE and beyond, fueled by data-driven operations and unmatched client satisfaction.
👤 Who You Are
✅ Must-Haves
Proven leadership of a small-to-mid-sized team (5+), including hiring, mentoring, and letting go when needed.
Strong background in influencer marketing or talent management with an understanding of how brand, talent, and audience value intersect.
Entrepreneurial mindset with hunger to build, not just manage.
Previous P&L ownership with a strong track record of business growth and profitability.
Skilled in sales, negotiations, and relationship management – from creators to CMOs.
Strategic and execution-driven – you see the big picture and make it happen.
Outstanding communication & presentation skills (Czech/Slovak + English).
🌟 Big Plus
Well-connected in the influencer and brand ecosystem.
Deep empathy for creators – ideally through first-hand experience or close collaboration.
Familiarity with agency economics, from pricing models to service margins.
Experience with or openness to equity and long-term incentive structures.
💼 Why This Role is Special
Not just a job – a business to lead. You’ll co-own and shape something lasting.
300–400 influencers already collaborating annually via Lafluence
Exclusive partnership with Nova TV: Direct access to dozens of new, high-visibility talents emerging each year from popular reality shows—giving us a unique position to identify and represent the most promising influencers early.
Brand access via existing relationships with Česká Spořitelna, P&G, Henkel, WPP, Dr.Max, and morePowerful tech advantage: Integration with Trendin platform for talent tracking, campaign analytics, and influencer management.
Proven foundation: Nearly a decade of market presence with a strong reputation for client service, trusted relationships, and recognition among Deloitte’s Fast50 fastest-growing companies.Booming industry: Influencer marketing continues to grow at 30%+ YoY, with untapped potential for innovation, consolidation, and premium service models in the CZ/SK market and beyond.
Equity opportunity: Substantial long-term stake (10–20%) tied to value creation.Work culture you’ll love:
Work culture you’ll love: Transparent, high-trust, low-ego environmentFlexibility and ownershipDriven people from Google, BCG, EY, Publicis, Nova, and top startupsA place where smart, nice people do ambitious things
🌱 Culture & Values
At Trendin & Lafluence, we care deeply about how we do things. These values shape our culture:
Courage: We take bold steps and try what hasn’t been done.
Trust: Open, honest communication is the norm.
Humility: We know we’re good, and we’re always getting better.
Collaboration: We work together on the big stuff. Titles don’t block ideas.
Joy: We want to enjoy the ride and bring good energy into our work.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your dream role and you want to be a key part of building something exceptional from the ground up, reach out to our external partner: radka.vandenbussche@goodcall.eu.