Associate Strategy Director / Senior Strategist

FutureBrand; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading branding agency seeks an Associate Strategy Director or Senior Strategist to lead FMCG brand teams. Responsibilities include developing brand strategies, mentoring junior team members, and providing thought leadership in a collaborative and innovative environment. The role emphasizes strong relationship-building and communication skills in delivering impactful brand strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering brand strategies.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building prowess.

Responsibilities

• Delivering innovative brand strategies and exploring new approaches.
• Leading strategy projects and new business pitches.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Openness to feedback

Calmness under pressure

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Associate Strategy Director / Senior Strategist

Hybrid (3 days in our Bishopsgate, London office)

FutureBrand: We’re FutureBrand, a flagship branding agency within McCann Worldgroup. With 24 years of experience, we focus on transforming brands and connecting corporate purpose with everyday experience. Our values include being Progressive, Adaptable, Collaborative, and Empowering, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

We are looking for an Associate Strategy Director or an experienced Senior Strategist to lead our FMCG brand team. Your role will involve delivering innovative brand strategies, exploring new approaches, and influencing project development. Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing future brand strategies to enhance brand experience
2. Introducing leading-edge ideas and thought leadership
3. Applying external influences into projects
4. Experimenting with new approaches to broaden our offerings
5. Generating hypotheses for future brands
6. Shaping and testing hypotheses with relevant references
7. Providing thought leadership and building strong internal and external relationships
8. Leading strategy projects across various industries
9. Participating in and leading new business pitches
10. Nurturing and mentoring junior team members
11. Fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment
12. Understanding and articulating the FutureBrand offering and client needs

Skills & Competencies include proven experience in delivering brand strategies, strong communication skills, relationship-building, mentoring, teamwork, proactive problem-solving, curiosity, attention to detail, confident presentation skills, responsibility-taking, openness to feedback, calmness under pressure, and effective communication of insights.

Equal Opportunities: We value diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and guaranteeing interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.