Strategy Manager

Client Details:Our client is an Saudi largest integrated communications group. A leader in marketing, advertising, branding, public relations and digital communication.

Overview:

We believe in the transformative power of culture, understanding it as a driving force that shapes perceptions, behaviors, and connections. We seek passionate and curious strategists who leverage cultural and human insights to create impactful ideas, fostering authentic connections and driving meaningful impact.

As a Strategy and Insights Manager/Senior Manager, youâll play a pivotal role in driving strategic innovation and delivering impactful creative work for a range of clients across several industries.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Research:

1. Monitor cultural and social trends, and their impact on consumersâ attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions, using a variety of market and research data.
2. Utilize consumer data analysis to unearth human insights that inform impactful strategies and effective creative work.
3. Coach and supervise junior strategists in conducting thorough competitive audits and benchmarking exercises.
4. Collaborate with research agencies to design and manage tailored research solutions based on client-specific needs.

• Briefs and Strategy Development:

1. Write concise yet inspiring creative briefs that guide creative teams in delivering exceptional and groundbreaking ideas.
2. Develop, craft, and present inspiring and rigorous strategies and narratives to enable brands to forge deeper connections.
3. Produce award-winning case studies for effectiveness and creativity competitions, showcasing the agency's strategic prowess.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of strategies across all touchpoints.

• Relationship:

1. Cultivate strong relationships with client partners based on dependability, credibility, and empathy.
2. Foster collaborative relationships with creative teams, client servicing teams, social media, digital teams, and other agency departments, promoting integrated thinking.
3. Mentor and guide junior strategists to deepen their strategic acumen and deploy agencyâs methodologies effectively.
4. Work closely with the Strategy Director/Head of Strategy to deliver comprehensive and insights-driven strategic plans that meet client objectives.

• Presentation and Communication Skills:

1. Demonstrate exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, instigating conversations around client challenges and proposing appropriate solutions.
2. Possess a keen ability to ask sharp questions that demonstrate sector knowledge and drive strategic thinking.
3. Effectively field questions, comments, and feedback while communicating ideas, points of view, and strategies insightfully and sharply.
4. Exhibit clear and coherent written and verbal communication skills in all interactions with clients and internal teams.

• Skills and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related fields
2. 4 to 6 years of experience in a similar role within an advertising agency, demonstrating a track record of strategic thinking and creative problem-solving.
3. Passionate, energetic, and curious individual with a deep-seated enthusiasm for the advertising industry with the ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo
4. Strategic thinker at heart with a creative and open-minded mindset, capable of balancing analytical rigor with creative flair. Cultured individual who embraces continuous learning.
5. Collaborative and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
6. Fluency in spoken and written Arabic would be a desirable plus, facilitating communication and collaboration with Arabic-speaking clients.
7. Fluency in spoken and written English.