Brand Strategy Director: Lead Growth, Mentor & Elevate

Ogilvy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Ogilvy in New York seeks a senior brand strategist to elevate a brand's ambition and guide the client’s thinking about business potential. The role requires building relationships across the agency and with clients, serving as a trusted partner to the account team and as a mentor to the planning group.

You’ll lead annual planning with clients, design research programs, and foster professional development. The role also involves contributing to new business pitches and participating in agency

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in strategic brand planning within a creative agency setting.
• Experience leading and mentoring other strategists and planners.
• Ability to work directly with clients and develop relationships accordingly on behalf of the agency.
• Rigorous brand building capabilities with flexible approach.
• Strong analytical and insights-driven thinking with awareness of popular culture.

Responsibilities

• Create, build and manage brand strategies across a portfolio (briefs, guide development and presentation).
• Lead annual planning with clients based on yearly business goals.
• Bring proactive ideas to push brands into new spaces.
• Design and implement research projects addressing client issues and audience insights.
• Lead and mentor the department and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Brand planning leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring/leading teams

Research methodologies

Analytical communication

Presentation skills

Job description

Ogilvy in New York seeks a senior brand strategist to elevate a brand's ambition and guide the client’s thinking about business potential. The role requires building relationships across the agency and with clients, serving as a trusted partner to the account team and as a mentor to the planning group.

You’ll lead annual planning with clients, design research programs, and foster professional development. The role also involves contributing to new business pitches and participating in agency