Strategist

Barrows; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the marketing services industry as a Strategist based in New York. This role is crucial for crafting actionable insights from data, informing marketing strategies, and enhancing the shopper experience. Candidates with experience in retail analytics and strong communication skills will thrive in this collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with a % match

Fully funded disability and life insurance

Headspace subscription

Wellness Stipend

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in shopper marketing, strategy, planning, or analytics.
• Experience in retail/consumer marketing and strategy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to turn data into actionable insights.
• Develop marketing strategies aligned with client goals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Storytelling

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Company Overview

Barrows boasts over 30 years of expertise in the global retail design sector, continually evolving to meet the diverse needs of the regions we serve. Our unwavering commitment revolves around a singular mission: crafting solutions that ignite shopper conversion. From strategic insights to seamless execution, our comprehensive suite of services spans insights and strategy, design conceptualization, all the way to engineering and implementation. With a strong foundation in manufacturing, our designs are steeped in technical proficiency, ensuring tangible real-world impact. We pride ourselves on delivering remarkable solutions tailored to our clients' unique requirements.

Our global team of Barrows employees, irrespective of background or role, share a common ethos characterized by a can-do attitude and a relentless drive to deliver excellence. This collective spirit not only fosters top-tier work but also cultivates a sense of camaraderie rarely found in multinational agencies

Role & Responsibilities

Barrows is looking for a Strategist to join our dynamic team. Strategists are at the core of everything we do. They ground our most complex projects, turning research and data into actionable insights then translating how that comes to life across the commerce journey. Equally analytical and creative, they have a love for solving problems in new and exciting ways. They are logical, methodical and measured with their approach, always with a story rooted in insights. Did someone say story? On the flip side, our strategists are our hero storytellers- they’re passionate about the when why, bringing this to life through communications and big idea thinking. They have a passion for getting inside the mind of the shopper (whether online, in-store or just about anywhere else) to inform the strategies we bring to life.

In addition to bringing a killer attitude and energy, this individual must be able to:

• Exhibit a deep understanding of the American retail landscape inclusive of nationwide channel variation and top retailers in the marketplace
• Possess engaging and effective communication skills to bring your strategy to life across our holistic client portfolio
• Present a core foundation when it comes to the digital and shopper marketing, e- commerce and omni-channel integration as well as social media trends and technology
• Bring an awareness and understanding of integrating BTL programs with ATL marketing initiatives
• Lead our brands when it comes to shopper marketing strategy that aligns with our client’s goals, objectives and conversion KPIs
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, interpreting and distilling data to actionable insights with top, credible industry resources (Nielsen, PWC, Mintel, etc.)
• Be a compelling, consistent storyteller and presenter commanding presence in a room (or Zoom) with senior clients, partner agencies and colleagues
• Have excellent creative and copy writing skills with experience writing consumer-facing copy that’s focused on the sell
• Be a team player for a tight knit, nimble force, working collaboratively to build strong partnerships with client service and creative teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in shopper marketing, strategy, planning and/or analytics
• Agency/in-house experience, knowledge and know-how in retail/consumer marketing, research and operations preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail and shopper strategy, knowledge about retail channels including: grocery, convenience, liquor, on-premise
• Experience coordinating multiple strategic campaigns and brands across internal teams, client teams and partner agencies
• Toolkit and BTL experience preferred
• Shopper marketing, path to purchase, and holistic 360-degree planning preferred
• Advanced written, oral communication and presentations skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Anchors their behavior in humility, approaching everyone with a kind and respectful attitude
• Someone who rises to a challenge and excels in ambiguity
• A confident communicator who is comfortable around internal and external cross functional teams but also an empathetic collaborator who can engage and earn the trust of people at any level
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $95,000*

*exact compensation will be determined based on individual experience

Benefits include:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision (with an option for free medical care!)
• 401K with a % match
• Various maternity/paternity leave options
• Fully funded disability and life insurance options
• Headspace subscription
• Wellness Stipend
• and more....

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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