DentsuMB is a global creative agency delivering idea-led brand transformation at scale. We deliver creative expertise and innovative global solutions for clients. Applying big platform thinking, we bring ideas to life and deliver world-class creative solutions to meet consumer touch points and work across geographies, cultures, and channels.  

Dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of DentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.  

We are champions for meaningful progress, and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding, and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.  

This Integrated Strategy Director would primarily have responsibilities over the American Express global brand and advertising.  

The ISD will serve as the day-to-day strategic lead across the business and report to the EVP, Integrated Strategy overall. The ISD will be able to not only develop, but also discern big ideas and aid in their growth and development. Will display radical collaboration with fellow strategists, creative and account teams. Will be able to demonstrate and foster an inclusive environment in which ideas flourish. Contributes to the strategy department and its culture and by taking an active role in activities necessary to ensure its success. Demonstrates the ability to mentor direct reports, in addition to helping manage their projects on a day-to-day basis and motivate them to push their thinking to the next level. Oversees and suggests enhancements to the career development of their direct reports.  

Expected Outcomes: 

Business Growth: Responsible for helping to generate new organic growth opportunities on existing clients.  

Capability Growth: Responsible for the overall quality of the agency’s strategic and creative product in partnership with the creative team on the businesses they oversee. 

Talent Growth: Responsible for mentoring diverse strategic thinkers focused on creating growth opportunities for our clients and the agency.  

Culture Growth: Demonstrates and fosters a collaborative work environment in which ideas flourish and are shared 

• 7+ years Strategic Planning experience 
• A doer, leads by example. They put pen to paper, lean into client relationships, and create new opportunities. They have a bias toward action, are solutions oriented, and have the ability to formulate a plan of attack and inspire others. 
• They are generative and flexible thinkers with the ability to create net new thinking that inspires our clients, the agency, and their teams.  
• They have strong strategic story-telling and story-selling skills and the ability to develop a net new narratives, our signature competency. 
• They are adaptive and responsive to feedback, changing conditions and “great on their feet" with an ability to solve in the present.  
• They are collaborative and open partners to creative and account leadership and indispensable, strategic consigliore to our client organizations.  
• They relish the challenge of providing fresh new thinking that makes our creative work better.  
• They are the best combination of smart, nice, and real. 
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Perks:  

• Great compensation package  
• Comprehensive healthcare plans  
• 401(k) with employer match  
• Flexible time-off  
• 16 weeks paid parental leave  

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress, and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data, and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us. 

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. 

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