Head Strategy

Dentsu Aegis Network; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network in Mumbai seeks a visionary Head of Strategy to lead our central accounts and new business team. You will drive strategy for pitches, guide content, media, and analytics, and partner with creative and client services to ensure strategic insights inform execution.

We value entrepreneurial execution, deep consumer insights, and the ability to build frameworks that translate business goals into compelling narratives. Strong leadership and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in strategy/planning within digital-first agencies or brands.
• Proven track record leading strategy for video-first and social-first campaigns.
• Experience mentoring mid-to-senior level strategists.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the overall strategy for new pitches and current accounts.
• Build frameworks from cultural insights and consumer behavior.
• Partner with creative, production, and client servicing to align strategy with execution.
• Lead presentations, workshops and strategic conversations with clients.
• Manage senior client relationships and key stakeholder engagement.
• Stay ahead of digital trends to keep work future-forward.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Team management

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Brand strategy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Marketing/Communications

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Strategy to lead our central accounts and new business team. We pride ourselves on being a result as a service company and thus the strategy head must have subject matter expertise and practical firsthand experience in new pitches and sales, account management, content production, media and analytics. Execution experience or entrepreneurial experience would be considered a big plus.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the overall strategy for new pitches and all current accounts.
• Build frameworks rooted in cultural insights and consumer behavior
• Partner with creative, production, and client servicing teams to ensure strategy informs execution.
• Identify growth opportunities in emerging platforms, content formats, and audience segments.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of strategists, planners, and analysts.
• Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and insight-driven decision-making.
• Ensure the team delivers compelling strategies, pitches, and recommendations consistently.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the senior strategy lead for key clients, ensuring business goals are translated into content strategies.
• Lead presentations, workshops, and strategic conversations with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Build long-term relationships by positioning Dentsu Amplifi as a trusted strategic partner.

Research & Insights

• Leverage data and analytics to optimize performance and refine future content strategies.
• Stay ahead of digital, cultural, and social media trends to keep Dentsus work future-forward.

Integration & Innovation

• Ensure seamless integration of strategy across creative, influencer, content and media functions.
• Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to strengthen our strategic capabilities.
• Champion experimentation with new formats, technologies, and audience engagement models.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a creative mindset.
• Deep understanding of social media ecosystems, short-form video, and audience behavior.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to balance long-term brand thinking with short-term performance metrics.
• Confident in managing senior client relationships and high-stakes conversations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in strategy/planning roles within digital-first agencies or brands.
• Proven track record of leading strategy for video-first, social-first campaigns.
• Experience managing and mentoring mid-to-senior-level strategists.

Work Location

• Mumbai (onsite role).
• Mon to Friday Work from Office