Strategy Director - Digital & Growth

Publicis Groupe; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry is seeking a Director, Strategy to lead strategy and digital planning for assigned clients in a leadership capacity. You will guide a strategy team, manage client relationships, and ensure fiscal accountability and revenue upside for the agency.

You will be actively involved in deploying strategic plans and collaborating across a range of communications disciplines. The role requires 8+ years in digital media planning/buying and a proven track record in media services, with strong

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Digital Media Planning, Buying, and Management experience.
• Proven business acumen with a track record in media services.
• Strategic thinker with ability to analyze everything and think critically.
• Ability to establish and manage P&L statements.
• Previous leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and reps.
• History of negotiating to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the strategy team and manage client relationships.
• Drive innovative solutions and a proactive approach.
• Maintain digital mindset and curiosity.
• Lead complex process management with agility.
• Uphold Spark Foundry’s values and cultivate them within the team.
• Deliver strategic plan recommendations based on client objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of client business and upstream initiatives.
• Excel in media research and analytics.
• Collaborate across internal teams and partners.
• Think beyond media as IMC collaborator.
• Demonstrate marketing and communications expertise.
• Deliver strong written and verbal communication and presentations.
• Show leadership presence and prioritization.
• Travel moderately.

Skills

Digital media planning

Media buying

Management experience

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Job description

Spark Foundry is seeking a Director, Strategy to lead strategy and digital planning for assigned clients in a leadership capacity. You will guide a strategy team, manage client relationships, and ensure fiscal accountability and revenue upside for the agency.

You will be actively involved in deploying strategic plans and collaborating across a range of communications disciplines. The role requires 8+ years in digital media planning/buying and a proven track record in media services, with strong