Senior Strategist

Fusion Hill; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K match and profit sharing

Paid time off

Flexible Hybrid work model

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

Fusion Hill is seeking an experienced Senior Strategist to provide high-quality strategy for complex businesses in healthcare and financial services. This hybrid position, based in Minneapolis, offers the flexibility of remote work along with in-office collaboration.

The ideal candidate will lead strategic initiatives, mentor junior staff, and manage client communications effectively. With a focus on value-driven strategy, you will play a crucial role in shaping brand positioning and

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of agency experience as a strategic lead.
• Experience in B2B marketing with complex businesses.
• Clear communicator in writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality strategy deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Provide clients with actionable implications and recommendations.
• Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and strategic discussions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client communication

B2B marketing

Project management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications

Job description

Great strategy makes the complex clear - and gives brands the confidence to make smarter decisions. Fusion Hill is looking for an experienced Senior Strategist who can get to the heart of a business challenge, uncover the insight that matters and turn it into a clear, compelling path forward. You’ll lead strategic thinking across brand positioning, messaging, communications and content strategy, working directly with clients and collaborating closely with our research and creative teams. Our work spans complex industries including healthcare, financial services and technology, so we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable digging into complexity, shaping a point of view and confidently guiding clients toward action.

This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, offering flexibility to work remotely while also requiring in-office presence to support collaboration, creative thinking, and team connection.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Senior Strategist

Great strategy makes the complex clear - and gives brands the confidence to make smarter decisions. Fusion Hill is looking for an experienced Senior Strategist who can get to the heart of a business challenge, uncover the insight that matters and turn it into a clear, compelling path forward. You’ll lead strategic thinking across brand positioning, messaging, communications and content strategy, working directly with clients and collaborating closely with our research and creative teams. Our work spans complex industries including healthcare, financial services and technology, so we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable digging into complexity, shaping a point of view and confidently guiding clients toward action.

This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, offering flexibility to work remotely while also requiring in-office presence to support collaboration, creative thinking, and team connection.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Delivering high-quality strategy deliverables with minimal oversight (core deliverables include brand/product positioning, messaging hierarchies, communications plans and content strategy)
• Providing clients with actionable implications and recommendations
• Helping clients set objectives and navigate key milestones
• Leading client workshops, stakeholder interviews and strategic discussions with credibility and authority
• Pitching and editing pieces of thought leadership
• Serving as the client communications point person and project manager for strategy projects, and problem-solving to keep projects on track
• Writing new business proposals for multi-phase projects
• Mentoring and/or managing associate strategists
• Building partnerships across the agency
• Living and delivering on Fusion Hill core values

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-8+ years of agency experience serving as a strategic lead on client projects and/or accounts
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or similar field
• Experience in B2B marketing and complex businesses (e.g., healthcare, financial services)
• Clear and concise communicator, whether writing or presenting
• Proven ability to provide thoughtful guidance and constructive feedback to creative teams
• Keen attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Advanced proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is predominancy sedentary but may require the ability to move about the office or other facilities
• This position constantly operates a computer and requires the ability to observe details at proximity
• This position requires the ability to effectively communicate information to others
• This position requires the ability and willingness to travel as needed
• This position requires the ability and occasionally carry and/or lift items up to 25 pounds

SALARY

• Starting salary is $85,000+, commensurate with experience and qualifications

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K match and profit sharing
• Bonus
• Paid time off including vacation, wellness (sick) time, company paid holidays, birthday, winter break
• Flexible Hybrid work model and home office reimbursement
• Paid Volunteer Time

As an equal-opportunity employer, Fusion Hill is committed to achieving diversity, equity, and

an inclusive environment. We have the privilege and responsibility to champion our people and

the consumers we represent, embody the world we live in, and positively impact our industry

and community. We embrace and encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+

Community, people of all ages, religions, gender identification, and ability to apply to our

growing team.