Senior Strategy Manager (Integrated)

AI Digital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Digital is seeking a seasoned Proposal & RFP Lead to independently drive RFI/RFP development and shape strategic narratives for major opportunities. You will partner with Growth, Planning, and Client Services to craft proactive recommendations that align with client objectives and growth initiatives.

You will conduct in-depth industry research and translate insights into compelling visual materials, while advancing AI-enabled processes to improve team efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in media, advertising, strategy, planning, programmatic, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead RFP/RFI development and manage complex strategic projects with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of digital media, programmatic advertising, audience strategy, and omnichannel campaign planning.
• Excellent research, analytical, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into compelling strategic narratives.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Google Slides, with a high standard for quality and presentation design.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across Strategy, Planning, Growth, and Client Services, plus curiosity around AI tools and low-code/ automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFI/RFP development for major opportunities, owning the narrative, structure, and strategic rationale with autonomy.
• Serve as a strategic resource for Growth and designated accounts, developing proactive recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive industry, audience, category, and market research to inform decisions and client materials.
• Improve strategy workflows, reusable materials, templates, and AI-enabled processes for team efficiency.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations for client pitches, QBRs, and priority requests in collaboration with Strategy, Planning, Growth, and Client Services.

Skills

RFP leadership

Strategic thinking

Industry research

Presentation skills

Cross-functional work

AI tools familiarity

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

• Proposal & RFP Leadership: Independently lead RFI/RFP development for major opportunities, owning the narrative, structure, and strategic rationale with greater autonomy than Strategy Managers.

• Growth & Client Strategy Partnership: Serve as a key strategic resource for Growth and designated accounts, developing proactive recommendations that support client objectives, retention, and new business growth.

• Industry Research & Thought Leadership: Conduct comprehensive industry, audience, category, and market research to inform strategic decisions, internal POVs, capabilities decks, and client-facing materials.

• Operational Contribution: Help improve strategy workflows, reusable materials, templates, and AI-enabled processes that enhance Strategy and Planning team efficiency.

• Presentation & Stakeholder Support: Develop and present strategic recommendations for client pitches, QBRs, and priority requests in partnership with Strategy, Planning, Growth, and Client Services.

• 5–8 years of experience in media, advertising, strategy, planning, programmatic, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead RFP/RFI development and manage complex strategic projects with minimal oversight.

• Strong understanding of digital media, programmatic advertising, audience strategy, and omnichannel campaign planning.

• Excellent research, analytical, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into compelling strategic narratives.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Google Slides, with a high standard for quality and presentation design.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across Strategy, Planning, Growth, and Client Services.

• Strong fluency with AI tools as part of the strategy workflow, with curiosity around light vibe coding, custom assistants, automation-building, and low-code/no-code tools as a plus.