Strategy Director

Agency: GSD&M Job Function: Strategy and Planning Job Subfunction: Account Planning and Brand Planning Job Description: Department: Strategy Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer Summary: Accountable for the thought leadership aspect of all client relationships.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the Strategy team, which includes the Planning and Research functions. Primary focus is to assist in the acquisition of new accounts and the retention and expansion of existing accounts through the use of customer profit-focused business strategy planning and development. Enhances the value that Strategic Services offers to give a more competitive edge in the marketplace.

Manages the three functional areas (planning and analysis) to optimize their contribution to the Group Directors and their teams. Financially responsible for all departmental costs. Set quality standards for the department and enforce adherence. Fosters innovative solutions. Identifies short-term and long-term opportunities.

Keeps abreast of current trends and the latest technological advances. Aggressively pursues new ways to contribute to overall agency and client profitability. Maintains client satisfaction and management of expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time, and on budget. Participates in new business development.

Tasks: Hires, manages, develops, and promotes team members. Develops and negotiates staffing plans based on scope of work. Holds weekly departmental staff meetings. Collaborates with departments to create client presentations. Attends interdepartmental briefings.

Qualifications

3+ years supervisory experience at executive levels required. 8+ years’ experience in advertising, marketing or related field demonstrating creative work and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. New business development experience a plus. The ability to merge strategy with concepts and action.

Must be an industry leader with highly visible profile with 10+ years of experience within direct marketing. Must have strong interpersonal skills to foster optimal department relationships. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Team builder. Strong problem solving skills and detail oriented. Technical knowledge of all aspects of the direct marketing industry.

Minimum of a Bachelors degree, MBA or equivalent business experience preferred. To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent.

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