Creative Strategist

Essential Functions

• Develop impactful pitch decks and proposals leveraging data, strategy, creative ideation and available assets
• Work cross-functionally across strategy, activation and sales teams to gain manage the pre-sales process from initial pitch to revisions through to sale
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Cirque du Soleil IP, residency and touring shows, artist network/talent and all offerings provided to brand partners
• Research categories and brand-specific activities, presenting briefs, strategic insights and relevant considerations that will impact sales activity
• Stay on top of the latest trends to think outside the box on new programs and offerings that deliver value to brands and revenue for Cirque
• Deliver consistent, premium results and ensure consistency across all departmental materials and messaging
• A willingness and desire to present and sell-through custom programs and ideas, both internally to sales and leadership, and externally to clients of all levels

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in integrated marketing or brand management in an agency setting
• Excellent verbal, creative/copy writing and presentation development expertise
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and able to balance multiple priorities
• Strategic, creative thinker with the ability to translate partner needs into “sellable” ideas that generate revenue
• Must be a self-starter and a strong problem solver
• Strong capabilities across Apple and Microsoft applications (Keynote, PPT, Excel, Word)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000 USD/year. This range is location-specific and compensation in other geographies may vary. Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided upon elements related, but not limited to: skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Benefits

• A collaborative work environment with an in-office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery
• Flexibility in how we organize our work
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• A professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution