Strategist

Job summary

The Strategist develops strategic frameworks and creative briefs to inspire innovative products and drive client ROI. They lead research, facilitate stakeholder workshops, and manage client relationships to identify growth opportunities.

Job details

The Strategist brings strategic thinking to inspire compelling creative products. They are constantly refining and evolving the strategic process at the agency. They work closely with various levels of client and internal and external cross-functional teams. They will provide support in facilitating sessions with anyone, from executives to creative directors to junior developers, inspiring creativity and focusing insights Responsibilities Help to define the scope and recommend appropriate strategic resources and allocations for projects Proactively identify new opportunities for client growth, enforce processes, provide quality assurance and implement best practices across all engagements Support new business pitches by developing strong, compelling stories based on insights Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, identify new, unmet needs and introduce new opportunities accordingly Drive creative/innovative solutions that will make an impact on client ROI Lead development of the agencyʼs strategic POV, processes and best practices Identify business and marketing hurdles, industry drivers and competitive dynamics Perform or direct research and analyze trends/results to determine strategic implications Lead stakeholder interviews and facilitate workshops to obtain knowledge of the brand, marketing and business objectives Conduct analysis of multiple solution options, develop and recommend a strategic approach that meets clientsʼ objectives, applies customer insights and enables clients to compete effectively Provide support in authoring various client deliverables suitable for the engagement, including research plans, creative briefs, brand strategy, communication strategy and digital strategy presentations, roadmaps, and recommendations and measurement frameworks Develop creative briefs that inspire clients and creative teams alike to generate breakthrough ideas and implementation Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to motivate, create and implement short- and long-term integrated marketing strategies Ideal Profile Ability to develop sound POVs on social media strategy and digital engagement strategies Strong marketing acumen Excellent critical thinking skills – analytical, creative and lateral Ability to trawl for insight wide and deep in business, consumer, brand and touchpoint Solid research skills – ability to understand how to apply qualitative and quantitative learning Curiosity, entrepreneurship, self-motivation and humility Strong leadership, social, interpersonal, selling and negotiation skills Ability to write reports, presentations and general business correspondence Ability to independently problem-solve Ability to multitask across clients and projects Strong communication, analytical and presentation skills Fourchette salariale (salaire annuel): $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Statut de cette opportunité d'emploi: Le poste est présentement disponible.

What you’ll do

The Strategist develops strategic frameworks and creative briefs to inspire innovative products and drive client ROI. They lead research, facilitate stakeholder workshops, and manage client relationships to identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

Candidates need strong marketing acumen, critical thinking skills, and the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research. Proficiency in digital engagement strategies and excellent communication skills for reporting and presentations are essential.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic Thinking
• Market Research
• Creative Brief Development
• Digital Engagement Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Client Relationship Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Social Media Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Report Writing
• Digital Media Strategy
• Creative Teams
• Brand Strategy
• Brand Marketing
• Business Objectives
• Curiosity
• Self-Motivation
• Research
• Business Correspondence
• Communication
• Communication Strategies
• Creativity
• Selling Techniques
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Multitasking
• Presentations
• Quality Assurance
• Strategic Resources

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Strategist
• Marketing Strategist
• Advertising and Marketing Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists