Strategic Planning Supervisor

Adelphi Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Area23, part of Omnicom, seeks a Strategic Planning Supervisor to lead planning initiatives, translate market insights into strategic recommendations, and mentor junior staff. You’ll drive research, run client workshops, and shape core brand strategies.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in brand strategy or market research, strong communication, and comfort with AI tools. In-office requirement applies, with continued emphasis on client service and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field with 4+ years of brand strategy or market research experience.
• Competence in software specific to client and agency processes, including Microsoft Office Suite, research tools, and social media platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to articulate and support points of view.
• Ability to use AI platforms to accelerate brand needs and strategic deliverables.
• Curiosity, passion, and investment in brands, clients, teams, and assignments.
• Strong organizational skills with clear goals, resources, and task scheduling.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning efforts for assigned brands, applying knowledge of disease states, customer insights, and scientific principles.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for internal teams on key accounts, ensuring effective utilization of strategic processes and agency structures.
• Design and lead market research initiatives, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Autonomously lead social listening monitoring and analysis, providing insights to inform strategy and brand decisions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to prepare and facilitate workshops.
• Contribute to core brand strategy deliverables, including campaign briefs, positioning, and tactical planning.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Brand strategy experience

Market research experience

Strong communication skills

AI platforms usage

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field

PharmD degree preferred

4+ years of brand strategy or market research experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Research tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Agency:

Area23

Job Function:

Strategy and Planning

Job Subfunction:

Strategy

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Strategic Planning Supervisor, you’ll lead planning initiatives, drive actionable insights, and provide strategic guidance to clients, leveraging a strong foundation in research and brand strategy. You’ll oversee planning work, manage junior team members, and facilitate client workshops, translating market and disease insights into strategic recommendations. This role requires expertise in strategic planning, client management, and team leadership, making it ideal for experienced professionals who can drive business results and deliver exceptional client service.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Lead strategic planning efforts for assigned brands, applying knowledge of disease states, customer insights, and scientific principles.

Serve as day-to-day point of contact for internal teams on key accounts, ensuring effective utilization of strategic processes and agency structures.

Design and lead market research initiatives, translating findings into actionable recommendations.

Autonomously lead social listening monitoring and analysis, providing valuable insights to inform strategic planning and brand decision-making.

Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to prepare and facilitate workshops.

Contribute to the development of core brand strategy deliverables, including campaign briefs, positioning, and tactical planning.

Mentor and manage junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field, with 4+ years of brand strategy or market research experience (PharmD degree preferred).

Competence in software specific to client and agency processes, including Microsoft Office Suite, research tools, and social media platforms.

Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to articulate and support points of view.

Ability to use AI platforms to accelerate brand needs and strategic deliverables.

Curiosity, passion, and investment in brands, clients, teams, and assignments.

Strong organizational skills, creating clear goals, identifying resources, and scheduling tasks to achieve objectives.

Problem-solving skills, finding effective solutions, and taking necessary action to resolve problems, with a sharp focus on delivering accurate results.

$90,000 - $120,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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