Co-Founder & CEO / COO

Job Details

- Job Title: Co-Founder & CEO / COO

- Industry: Advertising

- Function - Strategy

- Experience Required: 15-20 years

- Employment Type: Full Time

- Job Location: Delhi & Mumbai

- CTC Range: Best in Industry

Preferred Skills: Excellent Communication Skills, Business & Strategic Analytics, Business strategy and P&L, Client acquisition and new business, Client Leadership and Stewardship, Culture & DNA Creation, Overall agency direction and growth

Criteria:

1. Currently in a No. 2 / No. 3 senior leadership role at a reputed advertising or marketing agency.

2. Should have 15–20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, or integrated communications companies.

3. Proven track record in: Business growth and revenue management, Client relationship leadership and Team building at scale

4. Strong understanding of both traditional brand communication and modern digital ecosystems.

5. Proven experience owning revenue streams, key client relationships, and team leadership at scale.

6. Demonstrated track record of business growth, revenue expansion, and P&L ownership.

7. Strong history of leading new business acquisition, pitches, and senior client stewardship. 

Job Description 

Role Overview

The Co-Founder & CEO/COO will have full responsibility for Triton’s business, people, and market presence. 

This is a leadership role with direct ownership of:

• Culture & DNA Creation
• Business strategy and P&L
• Client acquisition and new business
• Client Leadership and Stewardship
• Overall agency direction and growth

The role is entrepreneurial in nature, with the backing of an established parent organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business & Strategy

• Define Triton’s positioning, service offerings, and go-to-market approach.
• Set short- and long-term growth plans aligned with profitability.
• Own the P&L and overall financial performance of the agency.
• Work closely with company leadership to leverage group capabilities where relevant.
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1. Client Leadership & New Business

• Lead senior client relationships and act as the primary face of the agency.
• Drive new business development and pitch strategy.
• Build a stable portfolio of retained and project-based clients.
• Ensure consistent quality of thinking, output, and delivery across accounts.
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1. Team & Culture

• Build and lead a senior leadership team across creative, strategy, and business.
• Attract strong talent and create a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Set clear performance standards while fostering a collaborative working environment.

1. Brand & Market Presence

• Re-establish Triton as a credible and respected agency brand in the industry.
• Build visibility through work, client success, and industry participation.
• Ensure the agency’s reputation reflects both creative quality and business maturity.
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Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is likely to:

• Be currently in a senior leadership role (No. 2 or No. 3) at a reputed advertising or marketing agency.
• Have extensive experience leading new business processes, key client relationships, revenue streams, and handling teams.
• Possess strong commercial understanding alongside creative and strategic judgment.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial intent and readiness to build an agency, having not previously had the opportunity to do so independently.
• Be comfortable taking full ownership and accountability for outcomes.
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Experience & Skills

• 15–20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, or integrated communications.
• Proven track record in:
• Business growth and revenue management
• Client relationship leadership
• Team building at scale
• Strong understanding of both traditional brand communication and modern digital ecosystems.
• High credibility with clients and peers in the industry.
• Good To Have:
• MBA in Marketing from a reputed institute
• A failed (or could even be successful :) entrepreneurship stint.
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Compensation Structure

The intent is to hire more of a Co-Founder/Business Partner than just a CEO/COO. Therefore, while there is openness to make this a worthwhile proposition, the ideal structure would have:

• A base fixed salary to take care of basic EMIs of life.
• Large performance variable component directly tied to revenue and business growth.
• Long-term upsides including group ESOPs that can be discussed and compensating the expectations on the base fixed salary
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Why This Role

• Opportunity to be an entrepreneur without having to start from ground zero and invest anything but your time.
• Entrepreneurial responsibility with institutional support and a legacy brand.
• Meaningful leadership role with long-term growth potential.
• Partnership-led structure rather than a conventional employment model.