Global Luxury Strategy & Insights Leader

United States Digital Space LLC; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 137,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in Paris seeks a Head of Strategy & Insights to lead global media strategies for a premier luxury portfolio. You will guide a cross-marketing team, shape long-term brand equity, and align plans with executive priorities across markets.

The role requires 10–15+ years in integrated communications with luxury expertise, and fluency in English and French. You will drive thought leadership and coordinate multi-market initiatives within a dynamic, global network.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of Global strategic planning experience in integrated communications and media planning.
• Luxury sector expertise (Fashion, Jewelry, Watches) and understanding of luxury consumer mindset.
• Ability to connect media strategy with broader brand ecosystems beyond paid media.
• Excellent presentation skills; capable of engaging C-suite executives.
• Proven track record mentoring diverse strategic teams and collaborating across specialties.
• Adaptable strategic thinker across brands with varying budgets and ambitions.
• Full professional fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of strategic planners (Manager to Senior) delivering high-quality media recommendations.
• Define the annual media strategy for the group across luxury categories.
• Create and oversee media planning guidelines and coordinate internal experts to ensure completion.
• Elevate local market planning through refined frameworks and adoption support.
• Define the Luxury Thought Leadership calendar and oversee intelligence reports and webinars.
• Partner with Maisons and agencies on long-term, macro-strategy beyond paid media.
• Foster luxury intelligence-sharing and ensure flow of insights between central and local teams.
• Manage and mentor the Insights & Planning Capabilities Associate Director to ensure tool adoption.

Skills

Global strategic planning

Luxury expertise

Holistic communications thinking

C-Suite gravitas

Team management

Strategic agility

Cross-department orchestration

English & French language

Job description

WPP Media in Paris seeks a Head of Strategy & Insights to lead global media strategies for a premier luxury portfolio. You will guide a cross-marketing team, shape long-term brand equity, and align plans with executive priorities across markets.

The role requires 10–15+ years in integrated communications with luxury expertise, and fluency in English and French. You will drive thought leadership and coordinate multi-market initiatives within a dynamic, global network.