Strategist

Landor is part of WPP, world-leading brand experts with the most expansive strategic and creative capabilities in our category. We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable by solving business problems through the lens of brand, connecting design, experience, governance, and measurement to business outcomes. Landor companies include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists), and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, uniting cutting-edge media intelligence, data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel. Powered by exceptional talent and the agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP helps clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams and WPP partners to lead research design, execution, and analysis
• Apply the principles of BrandAsset Valuator and extract basic data
• Gain and maintain in-depth understanding of client’s business and industry
• Leverage AI to maximize knowledge, inspiration, and efficiencies
• Own the development of client strategic deliverables by forming hypotheses, conducting analyses, and collaborating with colleagues
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (creative lead, client lead, brand performance lead, and specialists) to identify client needs, articulate the story, develop recommendations, and present to clients for buy-in
• Lead the writing and development of high-quality integrated client presentations
• Generate strategies that inspire award-winning (D&AD, The One Show, Cannes Lions), breakthrough (media and industry recognition), and impactful work
• Partner with others to map and pursue opportunities to grow current client relationships
• Lead development of POVs for pitches and outbound new business efforts
• Foster communication and cohesion between internal teams and disciplines
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job training for junior talent
• Manage individual performance of direct reports, including continuous conversations and interim reviews
• Understand and commit to targets and budget allocations

Requirements

• Eagerness to understand branding, Landor, WPP, new information, and new ideas
• Comfortable influencing internal stakeholders
• Strong experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing secondary and/or primary research
• Passion for staying culturally connected and on the leading edge of brands, marketing, design, and innovation

Pay

The salary for this position may range from $65,000 to $85,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package. For more details, visit WPP Benefits.

Schedule

We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.