Director, Strategy

  • Full-time

Company Description

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK AT SPARK FOUNDRY

Let’s be honest – in this industry, sometimes we complicate things that should be simple. Here is the bottom line:  we want YOU to join us if you are truly passionate about guiding marketers on how to best connect their brands with people. It doesn’t get much simpler than that.

At Spark Foundry, we have a unique approach and provide the support to help you do this. In fact, our approach is built on creating the space for ideas that lead to smart work, and Spark Foundry is built to celebrate and develop YOUR ideas.

Job Description

A Strategy Director manages the Strategy and Planning process, is a leader who contributes to the brand strategy, builds solid relationships with clients across all levels and functions, and who is able to manage, lead and develop their internal Strategy team while also playing an active “hands-on” role in the deployment of strategic plans. The Strategy Director should also be fiscally accountable to Spark Foundry ensuring proper budget management and identifying upside revenue potential for the Agency.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong leadership presence and client management skills
• Leads thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity and a proactive approach
• Digital mindset/fluency and an insatiable curiosity
• Flexibility and agility to manage complex processes
• Embodies Spark Foundry’s values and cultivates them among team members
• Ensure the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on clear understanding of client objectives
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiatives
• Expert command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations
• Exemplify collaboration by building and maintaining productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners).
• Ability to think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications process
• Thorough knowledge of marketing and communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation skills
• Authoritative, leadership presence
• Extensive experience in B2B space - with emphasis on Tech or Telecom a significant plus Strong multitasking and time management skills will help a candidate be successful in this position. Working knowledge of local media and strong understanding of digital acquisition
• Ability to prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staff
• Moderate travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred. MBA, is an added bonus.
• Experience working in media planning, buying and management for 10+ years with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession.
• Strategic thinker, seeing the bigger picture, with ability to analyze everything and think critically when solving problems to come up with unconventional solutions.
• Ability to establish and manage P&L statement.
• Previous leadership and team management.
• Ability to build great relationships with clients, vendors, and reps.
• History of negotiating to get the job done right and track record of success in media.

Additional Information

WHO WE ARE

Throughout our rich history, we’ve taken pride in our ongoing legacy of and commitment to constant evolution. It’s in our DNA to evolve.

By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands – the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.

Energy and innovation fuels our startup spirit, while the unrivaled marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities we have at our disposal as a full-service Publicis Media agency deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.

We hope you’ll take a few moments to learn more about us, and to begin thinking about how we might put “the power of plus” to work for you (http://www.sparkfoundryww.com/).

Spark Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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