Overview
We have a spot open for a Senior Strategist.
This role is for our Johannesburg office. You will play a key role in developing integrated and digital-first strategies for clients to solve their growth problems. This is a role where your superpower should be a passion for data, insights, clear strategies, and clear effectiveness measurements.
This is a high-pressure role for a highly ambitious company.
So we need a person who is…
Curious and proactive
Doesn't settle for good enough
Problem solver and deadline-driven
Self-aware and accountable
Confident and fail-fast learner
Responsibilities
What you will be doing…
Building effective strategies based on growth problems, growth audiences - built from data and insights - across current clients and pitches
Responsible for setting and directing the measurement of key performance indicators and ensuring that creative, channel and platform execution is aligned to the overall approved strategy.
Assist with managing team members
Supporting the head of department to drive proactive work together with the creative teams
Proactively forming relationships with clients to establish opportunities beyond business as usual
Qualifications
Great things to have…
A tertiary qualification is Marketing / Brand Communication
At least 8 years' experience as a Strategist
TTL, Digital, Social-First experience (essential)
Strong data and analytics skills (highly essential)
Experience in developing, managing and presenting solutions within a creative environment
Excellent presentation skills
Strong time management
Strong multitasking skills (able to work on multiple briefs at any given time)
Confidently proactive and drives projects to completion
Good attention to detail and able to simplify complex information and concepts
Ability to manage strategy projects, a high-performance environment, and navigate fast-paced accounts effectively
Collaborative, diligent and able to foster a respectful relationship with stakeholders of varying levels across the agency, the Groupe, agency partners and client teams