Senior Strategy Director

Cactus; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Denver is seeking a Director to lead strategic initiatives for flagship clients. This role requires over 10 years of experience in strategy within advertising, showcasing exceptional writing and presentation skills. You will own the strategic direction, mentor teams, and ensure successful client outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 with a hybrid work model of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategy experience in senior roles in advertising.
• Demonstrated success leading high-stakes client strategy.
• Strong writer and presenter, capable of simplifying complex data.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic product from end-to-end.
• Maintain deep relationships with senior-level clients.
• Collaborate with teams to establish vision for clients’ brands.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client management

Leadership

Creativity

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS degree in a relevant field

Job description

This role calls for a player/coach who will lead the strategy and set the ambition for 2-3 of our most important, flagship clients. They're the driving force, defining the long-term course and charting the transformative strategic agenda for their brands. As a leader, you'll cultivate senior-level client trust, driving growth through proactive, high-level thinking. You're the core strategic partner to Account, Creative and Comms leadership, ensuring our work is fearless, impactful, and designed to change culture and significantly grow our clients' businesses.

• Own the strategic product from end-to-end, participating in and supporting all day-to-day strategic output.
• Maintain deep, trusted relationships with senior-level clients, serving as a confidential and knowledgeable advisor on complex business challenges.
• Champion and evolve our Belief & Behavior Design approach across all client engagements.
• Ensure there are clear business objectives (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the work.
• Collaborate closely with Account, Creative and Comms to establish the high-level strategy and vision for clients’ brands and businesses.
• Rigorously elevate the creative brief development process, turning insights into actionable strategies that result in compelling storytelling.
• Actively lead, motivate, and mentor the entire department by demonstrating keen innovation and complex problem-solving skills, thereby elevating the strategic craft and client skills of every strategist.
• Be proactive in refining departmental talent initiatives, improving processes, and contributing to agency thought leadership.
• Take a leadership role in all major new business pitches, articulating winning strategic narratives that translate directly to measurable client success.
• Oversee and manage the strategic workflow and resourcing for the dedicated client portfolio.
• Act as an agency ambassador, representing the firm's strategic capabilities externally.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of strategy experience in successively more senior roles within a full-service advertising agency.
• Demonstrated success leading high-stakes client strategy and managing multiple large accounts simultaneously.
• A compelling writer and exceptional presenter who can turn complex data and dry insights into memorable, persuasive stories.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and deadline-driven environment.
• Proven management and mentorship skills, combined with the ability to act as a team leader, motivator, innovator, and complex problem solver.

Salary Range $130,000 - $150,000

This is a Denver based role with a 3 day in office, 2 day WFH schedule.

Seniority level: Director