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VML

Director Strategy

VML, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. We’re looking for an entrepreneurial minded Director Strategy to lead engagements for one of our top innovative-led global healthcare clients. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to making people’s lives better across a portfolio of health-tech and CPG brands. The ideal candidate will bring a fresh perspective having worked across a breadth of businesses inclusive of tech-adjacent and CPG brands. It’s a tremendous growth opportunity for someone who thrives on leading multiple engagements across brand work to drive global platforms. As a creatively driven Director Strategy you will leverage intelligence insights to tell impactful stories from the earliest research stage through creative development, communication planning and campaign evaluation. At the core of this role is the ability to glean and share human insights, a voracious curiosity, a collaborative nature, and the ability to inspire strong, impactful communications. What You’ll Do

Partner with account leadership to support the overall management of client business relationships including strategy development, creation of briefs, briefing teams, campaign performance monitoring and ongoing client communications. Lead integrated agency team in day-to-day creation and management of campaigns, driving a high performing, cross-functional team to deliver work that drives efficiencies in content across touchpoints and exceeds client targets. Possess an inherent interest in consumer behavior and examine the way that brands communicate to find the intersection of brands, culture, and creativity. Collect, analyze, and interpret information from a variety of sources: market data, quantitative research data, cultural and social trends monitoring, qualitative interviews/conversations, observational research. Work with the creative and account management team to ensure all client deliverables are flawlessly executed and on strategy. Encourage proactivity, creativity and collaboration between the strategy and creative teams to ensure the sharing of work and innovative thinking. Use your experience and knowledge to inspire and motivate the team. Orchestrate brand planning, strategic planning, and analytical activity in concert with the creative and account management teams to establish disruptive ideas. Collaborate with clients, account managers and creative in the development of inspiring creative briefs that translate insights into innovative and strategic campaign strategies. What You’ll Need

7+ years in brand strategy/planning, marketing consulting or advertising. Global experience is a plus, ideally across tech-adjacent, CPG and non-health related categories. Ability to think on your feet and explore resources to think outside the box. Strong drive to bring ideas to life with cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; you will engage with various departments and client teams at their busiest moments. Pulse on cultural and social trends with the ability to translate these trends into insights and creative opportunities. Expertise in data sources, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and the ability to apply them to client challenges. Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and diverse team; comfortable working with teams from different regions and agencies. Self-starter with ownership at each point of delivery. Excel in developing client presentations and leading client meetings. What We Offer

Passionate, driven people. We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture. We strive to empower creative bravery and inclusivity in the workplace. Competitive benefits. Health coverage options, 401k match, and paid time off options to support life balance and wellness. Growth-minded opportunities. Real-time feedback, growth mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP. The base salary range for this position is

$75,000 USD - $180,000 USD . Individual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Hybrid work arrangement with teams in the office on average four days a week; accommodations or flexibility can be discussed during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone belongs and has opportunities to progress. VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, visit our website and follow VML on social channels. When you click "Submit Application", this will send your information to VML. Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy and California Recruitment Privacy Notice as applicable. Seniority level

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