Strategy Associate Manager

We Are Stellar; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar is seeking a collaborative Strategy Associate for New Business and Client Development to help translate complex marketing strategies into clear, compelling pitch decks for prospective clients.

You’ll work with the Director of Client Strategy, sales, and strategy teams to translate paid media and SEO insights into engaging narratives and on-brand presentations, while growing your skills at the intersection of sales, strategy, and creative communication.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to translate marketing strategies into clear, compelling client decks.
• Excellent written communication and storytelling.
• Excellent visual layout and information design sense.
• Experience with Google Slides or PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork.
• Comfort using AI tools for deck creation.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine custom pitch decks for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with sales and strategy to understand client goals.
• Translate paid media, SEO, and digital strategies into narratives.
• Support visual layout and design of slides for clarity and impact.
• Ensure materials are on-brand and polished.
• Iterate decks based on feedback and timelines.

Skills

Digital marketing fundamentals

Paid media

SEO basics

Written communication

Visual communication

Presentation tools

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)

Tools

Google Slides

PowerPoint

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Stellar is a network of best-in-class digital marketing agencies built to help ambitious brands grow smarter and faster. Across the Stellar Network, we bring together deep expertise in paid media, SEO, creative, and performance strategy, combining the agility of boutique agencies with the scale and resources of a larger platform. Learn more at wearestellar.com.

About the Role

We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Strategy Associate for New Business and Client Development to support our new business efforts. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Director of Client Strategy, sales, and strategy teams to help bring custom pitch decks to life. Your day-to-day will mostly consist of translating complex marketing strategies into clear, compelling, and visually engaging presentations for prospective clients.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys storytelling through strategy and design, has a foundational understanding of digital marketing, and wants to grow their skills at the intersection of sales, strategy, and creative communication.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the creation and refinement of custom pitch decks for prospective clients
• Collaborate with sales and strategy partners to understand client needs, goals, and challenges
• Help translate paid media, SEO, and broader digital strategies into clear, easy-to-understand narratives
• Support the visual layout and informational design of slides to ensure clarity, flow, and impact
• Ensure pitch materials are on-brand, polished, and aligned with our strategic point of view
• Iterate on decks based on feedback, timelines, and evolving pitch needs

Must-Have Skills

• Working knowledge of digital marketing fundamentals, especially paid media channels like Google Ads and Meta Ads, as well as SEO/GEO (depth not required, we’ll help you grow)
• Strong written communication skills with an ability to simplify complex ideas
• A clear eye for visual communication, layout, and informational design
• Comfort working in presentation tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, or similar)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working cross-functionally
• Comfort with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude for deck creation efficiencies

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting sales, new business, or pitch development at a marketing agency
• Familiarity with performance marketing metrics and how they’re communicated in client-facing materials
• Basic design experience or comfort working within brand systems and templates
• Curiosity about emerging trends in digital marketing and advertising

If you’re excited about shaping first impressions, turning strategy into story, and growing within a fast-moving digital marketing environment, we’d love to meet you!