Director, Strategy

Diamond•Toronto, ON

63d

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced strategist, someone equally comfortable partnering with a client to get to a solution as they are collaborating with accounts and creative to find a more interesting solution to a problem, and a more impactful expression of an idea. A successful Director, Strategy candidate will report directly to the VP Strategy, acting as day-to-day lead on key clients and projects, as well as supporting the overall direction, process, and collaboration across the strategy department at Diamond. The right candidate will have a broad range of strategy experience and be as comfortable talking creative briefs as they are go-to-market plans. They will bring a thoughtful, strategic point of view to a range of brands, categories, and consumers. The most important thing we’re looking for is someone who can blend smart strategic thinking with an ambition to find new and better ways to solve problems.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in strategy-related roles, primarily in agencies
Background in brand strategy, 360 creative/campaign development, and tactical campaign planning
High comfort level with research and data, both quantitative and qualitative
Current understanding of trends and best practices in marketing strategy
Able to think in ‘integrated’; not just great executions, but great experiences across an ecosystem
Strong and enthusiastic presenter, with the ability to craft simple, compelling and impactful presentations
Relentlessly curious, able to shift between theory and practice, and excited to learn at every possible opportunity
Ability to work across different groups and disciplines to develop creative that will help clients achieve brand and business success
Comfortable leading strategic projects with minimal oversight, using a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Day to day management of strategic projects and deliverables
Ability to work directly with clients and develop relationships accordingly
Creation of brand & campaign strategies, creative briefs, and client-facing POVs
Guiding go-to-market strategy and/or channel planning for integrated campaigns.
Collaborate with creative and account teams throughout the creative development process to develop Ideas that Perform
Mentor and collaborate with junior & intermediate strategists
Support clients on the development of consumer and creative research methodologies, analysis of results, and implications/opportunities
Lead strategic client collaboration, including: Workshops, strategy presentations, and stakeholder interviews