Sr Strategist-2

RAPP · Birmingham, MI · Yesterday

SalesFull-time

Responsibilities

Act as a utility player, bringing existing knowledge to strategy development and learning new things quickly as opportunities come up
Be an advocate and driver of world-class customer experience strategies as they relate to digital products
Formulate digital strategy for client businesses and ensure that recommendations and decisions are consistent with client’s objectives and strategies
Assume lead or support role (depending on the project) for integration of client’s digital efforts and demonstrate full understanding of client’s businesses as basis for all future work
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from all available sources to provide strategic implications and creative inspiration
Assume ultimate responsibility for products and concepts, both strategic and implementation
Investigate all new digital opportunities from a broad perspective to determine appropriateness and soundness of idea
Continually seek innovative and breakthrough ideas, approaches and solutions
Keep up to date with emerging digital trading platforms, identifying those with benefit, scaling the opportunity and helping advise on implementation
Provide direction and insight to multi-disciplined teams of designers, user experience developers and account team members, looking for innovative solutions and engaging experiences
Deliver digital ecosystems supporting with client’s business objectives
Develop and lead engaging and strategically on point presentations

Requirements

5+ years of related strategy and /or planning experience
Consumer experience, content strategy and/or user experience knowledge preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred; concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and/or communications preferred
Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of digital strategy and track record of delivering complex strategy assignments
Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and guiding cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of digital strategy, audience segmentation, customer journey mapping, and omnichannel engagement
Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with the ability to translate insights into strategic opportunities
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and implement emerging digital trends
Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments, adapting strategies based on evolving needs
Ability to articulate and educate Clients and team members on Digital strategy, trends, challenges
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendation

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education And Experience
5+ years of related strategy and /or planning experience.
Consumer experience, content strategy and/or user experience knowledge preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and/or communications preferred.
Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of digital strategy and track record of delivering complex strategy assignments.
Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and guiding cross-functional teams.
Deep understanding of digital strategy, audience segmentation, customer journey mapping, and omnichannel engagement.
Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with the ability to translate insights into strategic opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and implement emerging digital trends.
Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments, adapting strategies based on evolving needs.
Ability to articulate and educate Clients and team members on Digital strategy, trends, challenges
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendation

Skills

Strategic thinking
Customer experience planning
Storytelling
Strategy development
Product development
Integration of client's digital efforts
Strategic implications and creative inspiration
Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Innovative and breakthrough ideas
Emerging digital trends
High-pressure, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments
Client education and insight
Problem analysis and solution identification
Recommendation implementation

About the Role

We are looking for a Sr. Strategist who is a strategic contributor that marries customer experience planning with storytelling. As an insatiably curious knowledge gatherer, you’ll lead and drive the strategy, development, execution and stewardship of digital products and capabilities. You will also make both proactive and reactive recommendations for other emerging digital initiatives based on client requirements and needs.

Benefits

At MRM, we value a culture in which all people are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We’re committed to fostering a positive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We empower individuals to take action and be creative when solving problems. And we expect self-awareness and accountability from team members at all levels of the organization.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Agency

RAPP

Job Function

Strategy

Subfunction

Strategy

Job Description

About MRM

MRM creatively engineers total human experiences. Through purposeful, dynamic intersections between strategy, creative, technology and data sciences, MRM operates in a borderless, integrated way, to allow for greater collaboration and velocity— all to the service of helping businesses grow meaningful relationships with people. MRM has 35-plus offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. At MRM, we value a culture in which all people are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We’re committed to fostering a positive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We empower individuals to take action and be creative when solving problems. And we expect self-awareness and accountability from team members at all levels of the organization. This is much more than a statement - it’s in the act of living our daily lives. MRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. If You Require Accommodation For Any Part Of The Application Or Hiring Process, Please Submit Your Request Through One Of The Following Methods Listed Below Dedicated E-mail - [1] MRMDetroitCareers@mrm.com US Mail - 360 W. Maple Birmingham, MI 48009 c) Dedicated Phone - 248-203-8000 References Visible links mailto:MRMDetroitCareers@mrm.com 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. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice For US Job Seekers It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.