Executive Strategy Director — Brand & Growth

dentsu; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer leave

Dentsu University (online)

Never Before Awards

Net zero career pathway

Job summary

dentsu is seeking an Executive Strategy Director to lead breakthrough brand and communications strategies for key client accounts. You will translate complex challenges into clear strategic frameworks, partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated, insight‑driven solutions that drive business growth.

You will mentor junior strategists, influence senior stakeholders including C‑suite executives, and contribute to new business wins through strategic workshops and compelling

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategic planning, brand strategy or integrated marketing within advertising, media, creative, or consulting environments.
• Strong foundation in brand and communications planning, with ability to define positioning and long‑term growth strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in consumer insights, market research, and data interpretation.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling strategic frameworks.
• Experience leading workshops and collaborative planning sessions.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams across creative, media, data, and account management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.
• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, social platforms, and data‑driven marketing.
• Curiosity and openness to emerging trends including AI and evolving consumer behavior.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand, communications, and integrated marketing strategies for key client accounts.
• Frame business challenges and translate them into clear strategic directions and actionable plans.
• Design strategic frameworks that guide creative development and campaign execution.
• Collaborate with account, creative, media, and data teams to deliver cohesive, insight‑driven solutions.
• Drive strategic input for pitches, annual planning, and campaign development.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions with clients.
• Present strategic recommendations confidently to senior stakeholders, including C‑suite executives.
• Ensure strategies align with client objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Mentor and develop junior strategists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Contribute to thought leadership and support new business development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Brand strategy

Integrated marketing

Executive presence

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

dentsu is seeking an Executive Strategy Director to lead breakthrough brand and communications strategies for key client accounts. You will translate complex challenges into clear strategic frameworks, partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated, insight‑driven solutions that drive business growth.

You will mentor junior strategists, influence senior stakeholders including C‑suite executives, and contribute to new business wins through strategic workshops and compelling