Strategy Director

Marks, part of SGS & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy Director to elevate their career in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work with iconic brands and lead strategic initiatives that drive impactful results. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in brand strategy, storytelling, and leadership, ready to mentor others while contributing to innovative projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking agency provides a collaborative space where creativity thrives and every voice is valued.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum

Flexible working

Pension Scheme

Voluntary Healthcare Scheme

Life Assurance

Digital GP Service

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

City Bike Scheme

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Brand Strategy, ideally 8 years+.
• Ability to lead and mentor Junior/Senior Strategists.

Responsibilities

• Lead productive discussions and craft compelling narratives.
• Work with high-profile global clients and shape brand strategies.

Skills

Brand Strategy

Storytelling

Leadership

Creative Mindset

Data Analysis

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

MS Office

Keynote

Job description

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Marks is the next-gen creative platform, fitted for a new era of commerce, working at the collision of brands, culture and technology. We are a global brand design and experience agency, uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change. We enable our household name clients to get there first and best - empowering acceleration on a global scale. From vision-building to detailed execution, we enable brands to move faster and shift impact.
Here at Marks, Design Thinking, Strategy & Innovation enable our clients to better connect with their customers and our agency to better connect with our clients, using gathered insight and targeted research to both resolve real brand problems and craft a compelling voice for Marks within the industry.
We are currently seeking a Strategy Director here in the UK, who is looking to level up their career from mastery to mentorship - lead productive discussions, craft compelling narratives and creative briefs, and develop confidence-building data that will enable our clients to win.
Specifically, you will focus on working with our largest European client, and have opportunity to work with iconic, ‘jewel in the crown’ brands globally, whilst also having the opportunity to shape brands from the ground up, and set the strategic direction of those brands.
This role represents an exciting opportunity for a brand-world strategist to work with a high profile, global client, and elevate their Strategy career to the next level with and Agency that is growing and changing to meet the future head-on.

Ideally you will have:
Significant experience gained within Agency in a Brand Strategy role – ideally 8 years +Be able to lead conversations around Brand Strategy and be a ‘thought leader’Able to lead and mentor Junior/Senior Strategists, and educate internally around brandingBe a confident and compelling storytellerPossess a creative mindset, and be able to work in collaboration across multi-functional, creatively focused teamsFluent English speaking abilityAble to deliver impactful work in both MS Office and KeynoteIdeally a graduate with relevant degree (ideally 2:1 or above)

In return, you will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with the other benefits of working for Marks, which includes:
25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day'Flexible working during summer hoursPension SchemeVoluntary SGS Europe Group Healthcare SchemeLife AssuranceHealthcare Digital GP ServiceHoliday purchase schemeHealth Assured Employee Assistance ProgrammeCity Bike Scheme (London only)Employee referral program

And of course, it goes without saying that we are committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, therefore welcome and encourage applications from all. Marks prides itself on a truly inclusive culture at all levels that respects different opinions and points of view, providing everyone with the opportunity to experience connection and sense of belonging.

We anticipate high levels of interest in this opportunity, therefore we urge you to apply promptly.

https://emea.careers.makemarks.com/https://www.makemarks.com/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative, Advertising, and Marketing

• Industries

  Design, Marketing Services, and Advertising Services

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