Levergy: Senior Strategist (Sponsorship Exp)

The Up&Up Group (affiliated to the global M&C Saatchi Group); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing solutions agency is seeking a Full-time Senior Strategist to join their Johannesburg team. The ideal candidate has over 12 years in advertising or sports sponsorship strategy, a keen interest in sports, and is adept at crafting innovative communication strategies. This role requires a daily presence at the Houghton office, with an immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in advertising/marketing/sports sponsorship strategy role.
• Deep interest in sport & entertainment with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding and experience in applying sponsorship best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative communications strategies for campaigns.
• Analyze audience, category, and competitor data.
• Collaborate with creative teams and partner agencies.

Skills

Advertising strategy

Sponsorship strategy

Sports marketing

Creative communication

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

Levergy is a leading marketing solutions agency renowned for delivering exceptional brand experiences and innovative campaigns. We thrive on creativity, meticulous execution and a passion for bringing ambitious projects to life. Explore our work at www.levergy.co.za.

We are seeking a dedicated Full-time Senior Strategist to join our dynamic team, with an immediate start preferred. This pivotal role reports directly to the Managing Partner and is ideal for a proactive individual with strategy experience in the world of sports and sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in advertising / marketing / sports sponsorship strategy role
• Deep interest in sport & entertainment, with experience working on brands or properties linked to sport and entertainment.
• Candidate should be abreast of the latest trends in global and local sports sponsorship, with strong understanding and experience in applying sponsorship best practice principles to leverage campaigns.
• Experience in delivering creative communications strategies, analyzing audience, category and competitor data, to unearth opportunities and insights for creative campaign delivery for brands.
• Excellent collaborator, working very well with creative teams and partner agencies – offering smart solutions and innovative ways to get the most out of the sponsorship.

Contract Details

• Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
• Start Date: Preferably immediately
• Location: Daily presence required at our Houghton office.