Client Strategist

Inmar Intelligence•Chicago, NC

6d•$58,762 - $97,937

About The Position

Inmar Intelligence is seeking a highly strategic and client-focused Strategic Presentation & Client Strategy Manager to lead the development of client-facing proposals, strategic narratives, and campaign recommendation materials across the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of sales, strategy, analytics, and customer success—partnering closely with Sales and Client Success teams to transform client objectives into compelling, insight-driven presentations and strategic recommendations that drive revenue growth and client engagement. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking, media and shopper marketing expertise, and executive-level storytelling capabilities with the ability to build polished, persuasive, and operationally grounded client presentations. This is not a traditional design or coordination role. This position is responsible for shaping how Inmar communicates value in market—through strategic storytelling, integrated campaign planning, and high-impact proposal development.

Requirements

4 plus years of experience in: Client strategy, Media strategy, Shopper marketing, Retail media, Strategic planning or account strategy
Strong understanding of: CPG industry dynamics, Retail ecosystems and shopper marketing, Omnichannel campaign strategy
Proven experience building: Strategic proposal decks, Executive presentations, Client-facing narratives, Campaign recommendation materials
Strong ability to: Translate data into strategic storytelling, Simplify complex ideas into executive-ready recommendations, Build visually compelling presentations with strategic depth
Advanced presentation and communication skills, particularly within PowerPoint or Google Slides
Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience within: Retail media networks, Incentive and loyalty ecosystems, Digital and programmatic media environments
Familiarity with: Audience targeting and segmentation tools, Incrementality and attribution measurement, Shopper and behavioral data platforms
Experience supporting: Enterprise sales organizations, CPG brands and agencies, Integrated retail marketing strategies

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and recommendation development for client-facing proposals and presentations
Translate client business goals into actionable media, audience, and campaign strategies
Develop integrated strategic narratives aligned to objectives such as: Brand awareness, Trial and acquisition, Basket growth, Repeat purchase, Retail conversion
Build polished proposal decks, strategic presentations, and client recommendations during the pre-sale process
Ensure presentations are: Insight-driven, Visually compelling, Strategically differentiated, Operationally achievable
Develop wrap-up decks and post-campaign strategic recommendations highlighting: Performance insights, Key learnings, Future opportunities, Optimization recommendations
Partner closely with Sales and Client Success teams throughout the pre-sale planning process
Support RFP responses and proposal development with: Audience strategy recommendations, Channel mix recommendations, Campaign approaches, Retail and shopper insights
Build executive-level presentations that clearly communicate: Strategic rationale, Business impact, Measurement frameworks, Growth opportunities
Help position Inmar solutions through compelling storytelling and consultative recommendations
Contribute to proposal differentiation and revenue growth by connecting insights to client business outcomes
Develop audience and campaign recommendations using: Shopper and retailer data, Behavioral insights, Category intelligence, Market trends
Recommend optimal: Media channels, Audience segmentation, Campaign structures, Retail activation approaches
Ensure campaign recommendations align with: Client objectives, Executional feasibility, Retailer capabilities, Measurement strategies
Identify opportunities to integrate: Retail media, Incentives and loyalty solutions, Omnichannel activation, Programmatic and social media strategies
Own the creation and refinement of: Proposal decks, Strategic sales presentations, Wrap decks, Business review presentations, Executive-level storytelling materials
Translate complex data and strategies into clear, concise, and visually compelling narratives
Maintain high standards for: Presentation quality, Strategic consistency, Brand alignment, Executive readiness
Ensure recommendations are scalable, actionable, and aligned to operational realities
Collaborate closely with: Sales, Client Success, Analytics, Media Operations, Product and Retail teams
Align strategy, storytelling, and execution across teams
Act as a strategic connector between client objectives and internal capabilities
Ensure presentations and recommendations accurately reflect campaign execution, measurement, and performance expectations