Chuk | Director, Relevance Strategy

About the role

VaynerMedia is seeking a Strategist to join our dynamic team. This role is part of a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Articulate data-driven insights in a logical flow to deliver a compelling and enlightening story to clients.
• Bring the consumer’s world to life through the use of qualitative and cultural mining, plus insightful synthesis of quantitative research.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and strategic skills to help solve clients’ business problems.
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and identify new methodologies as it pertains to data and human centered research to deliver meaningful results for our clients.
• Evaluate creative concepts and communication opportunities and provide sound feedback and/or recommendations, as appropriate.
• Facilitate brainstorms, workshops, and ideation sessions that drive greater creativity and innovation.
• Direct the strategic development of client presentations and other important communication; delivering clear, compelling and persuasive communications to all stakeholders.
• Be an ambassador in the development of new insights, audience segmentation, and cultural analysis that will build clients' businesses.
• Responsible for growth and development of his/her direct reports / team by providing clear, direct, actionable and motivating feedback.
• Build and maintain client and external agency relationships.

Requirements

• 7-9 years strategically building brands at a top agency, working for Fortune 500 clients - must have experience understanding the intersection of business strategy, consumer insights and digital behavior in grounding big, purposeful ideas.
• Management experience, recognized for their ability to balance Strong leadership experience and recognized for their ability to balance mentorship and empowerment of the team, with ensuring quality of strategic output.
• Ability to review qualitative, quantitative research, and behavioral data and independently be able to dive into research tools to draw and interpret insights.
• Ability to interact with and influence people of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and collaborative results.
• Strategic thinking ability with balanced analytical and creative approach to integrated marketing planning.
• Understanding of multiple channels for communications and connections, and their role in brand and content marketing.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities, discerning a clear path forward and acting upon them swiftly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven success in leading and managing teams.
• Experience with project management tools and software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving.
• Project management.
• Team leadership and mentoring.
• Client relationship management.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored 401k with match.
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave.
• Health and Wellness benefits.

Pay

Base Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 USD

Schedule

This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements, as in effect from time to time.