Strategy Partner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy Partner to lead major client strategies and pitches. This role requires a big picture thinker who thrives in collaboration and can inspire teams while simplifying complex challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of consumer behavior and media interactions, driving innovative solutions for clients. If you are ambitious, empathetic, and eager to explore new marketing opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team that values fresh insights and strategic excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior strategic role in media or creative agencies.
• Ability to generate insights and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for major clients and pitches.
• Collaborate with teams to define client challenges.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Empathy

Insight Generation

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: Strategy Partner

Job Description:

We are looking for a Strategy Partner who can lead on major clients and pitches. We are after someone who is a big picture thinker and a natural collaborator. Carat is a front door to the One Dentsu network. This is a real differentiator for us – and our partnerships with Merkle in particular has been at the heart of an outstanding recent new business record.

For the clients you work on, you will be the person that sets the overall strategy and knits all of this together. Internally, you will draw different people together and thrive in being part of an enjoyable, collaborative process.

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, curious, and able to generate (or spot) fresh insight. At the heart of Carat’s approach lies a deep understanding of real people – how they live their lives, how they choose brands, and how they interact with media and technology. Our mantra is “Designing for people” – and we need fresh, holistic insight to drive our work.

We seek a natural people person who can gain the respect of senior clients, inspire junior people, and help them feel good about themselves. We need someone who can cut through complexity and keep things simple and actionable.

We are looking for someone who pushes for more, who is ambitious for the work, who does not accept things the way they have already been done, and who is intrigued by the emerging opportunities of the marketing landscape, in media and beyond. Our toolkit and the breadth of our offer is innovative and class-leading, and we need someone who can help us stay on the front foot.

This person might have held a senior strategic role in a media agency; but might also have held a senior strategic role in a through-the-line creative agency, client organization, or data and insight company. Basically, if you read the above and think that’s you, we would love to hear from you.

You will lead the thinking on a couple of clients – exact portfolio tbc. You will lead or contribute to major pitches. You will provide a spark to your fellow strategists as they grapple with defining their own client challenges. As a senior member of the strategy department, you will help shape general strategic approaches and solutions we deploy, and elevate the strategic game of the agency as a whole.