Junior Strategist

Marks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Marks, a leading consumer experience agency, is seeking a Junior Strategist for their London studio. This hybrid role requires 2+ years of relevant experience and offers opportunities to work with globally recognized clients in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting research, supporting workshops, and contributing to strategic projects. The position comes with 25 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and healthcare benefits. Join a vibrant team and develop your career in brand building and strategy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a brand/design/communications/research/digital agency.
• Inquisitive and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in coordinating workshops and client meetings.
• Conduct desk research and carry out social listening.
• Share inspiring industry trends and contribute to social media.

Skills

Creative and analytical thinking

Proactive attitude

Familiarity with MS Office Suite

Education

University degree

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

We’re now seeking a Junior strategist to join our London studio (in a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days per week in the office).

You’re an inquisitive, enthusiastic junior strategist looking to make your next move (2+ years’ experience). You’re looking to join a lively, fast-paced environment, being part of a thriving global team with exposure to our impressive global client roster (FMCG focus) and immerse in all aspects of brand building – innovation, creative strategy, comms/activation planning and e-commerce. You are an information fiend – working with the strategy and CS teams to define the right information to investigate, you can review client documentation to surface key insights, conduct desk research into brands, categories and consumers, carry out social listening and use Marks’ suite of AI tools to uncover the most effective data and help shape early opportunity spaces. You can support the broader team in coordinating workshops, consumer research planning, internal ideation sessions and client meetings – documenting actions, prepping stimulus & inspiration and helping to build decks. You keep up with and share inspiring industry, design and consumer trends, assisting with thought‑pieces and contributing to Marks’ social media feeds. You are able to work on tasks independently but can also work collaboratively as part of a team.

Who You Are

You’re an inquisitive, enthusiastic junior strategist, looking to make your next move (2+ years’ experience). You’re looking to join a lively, fast‑paced environment, being part of a thriving global team with exposure to our impressive global client roster (FMCG focus) and immerse in all aspects of brand building – innovation, creative strategy, comms/activation planning and e-commerce.

What This Role Entails & What You’ll Bring

This role represents an outstanding opportunity to join a talented team where you will have the opportunity to work with globally recognised clients – with an anchor in our EU hub, but the opportunity to partner with Marks teams in North America and Asia (on a UK time‑zone). Reporting into our Group Strategy Director, Europe, you will bring:

• Creative and analytical thinking, and the ability to flex between the two as required
• A positive, proactive and can‑do attitude (being a self‑starter is a must)
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite
• A university degree (this doesn’t need to be in a brand/design‑related field)
• 2+ years’ experience in a brand/design/communications/research/digital agency

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Life insurance

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit Propelis: www.Propelis.com Marks: www.MakeMarks.com

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