Strategy Director (US based 12 month contract role)

Depop•Brooklyn, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy team drives Depop's growth by answering critical questions and identifying, shaping and delivering its highest-impact opportunities. We operate at the centre of the business, partnering closely with the Executive team and senior leaders across Product, Marketing, Finance and Internal Comms to set direction and solve complex, ambiguous problems. The team’s scope spans four key pillars: Strategic Planning: Co-owning the development of Depop’s strategic vision and growth strategy. This includes leading company-wide planning processes (quarterly, annual and long-term), aligning senior stakeholders on priorities, and supporting the Executive team to make high-quality trade-offs. Strategic Initiatives: Leading the development and early execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. These are typically ambiguous, zero-to-one problems of critical importance to the business, requiring strong leadership and stakeholder alignment before transitioning into executional teams. Strategic Articulation: Translating strategy into clear, compelling narratives tailored to different audiences, including the Executive team, the wider organisation, and our parent company Etsy. Strategic Operations: Improving how the business operates to execute its strategy more effectively. This includes evolving planning processes, operating rhythms, and organisational design, as well as proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen cross-functional collaboration. Role Overview: This is a 12-month US based fixed-term Director role covering a maternity leave, with full ownership of the scope and a critical role in shaping Depop’s strategy during this period. You will co-own key elements of Depop’s company strategy , lead critical parts of the planning process, and act as a trusted advisor to the Executive team. You will regularly present to senior leadership and play a central role in shaping the company’s direction and priorities. A core focus of the role is acting as a strategic partner to the Marketing organisation, working very closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to shape marketing strategy across growth, brand and investment decisions. While centrally positioned within Strategy, you will operate in close partnership with Marketing leadership - bringing strategic rigour, external perspective and clarity to some of the company’s most important growth questions. Alongside this, you will lead high-impact strategic initiatives and help ensure the organisation is set up to execute effectively against its priorities.

Requirements

Experience in strategy (consulting or in-house), with a track record of shaping strategy and influencing senior decision-making
Deep experience partnering with Marketing teams; in-house marketing experience at a consumer or technology company is a strong plus
Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of P&L dynamics and growth drivers
Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Executive-level audiences,
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data and building simple models
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

Interest in resale, with a desire to be part of transforming fashion consumption
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to create clarity and momentum
Collaborative, low ego, and highly trusted by stakeholders
Proactive and self-directed, with strong ownership and an ability to operate effectively under pressure

Responsibilities

Drive the development of Depop’s long-term strategy , applying in-depth understanding of competitor and geographic dynamics
Lead critical elements of the company planning process , supporting prioritisation and trade-offs across senior leadership
Act as a strategic partner to the Chief Marketing Officer , shaping marketing strategy across growth, brand and investment decisions, and helping to set priorities while ensuring alignment with the company strategy
Advise and influence senior stakeholders across the business, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on problem solving
Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives , taking ideas from early-stage problem definition through to clear direction and handover to execution teams
Drive alignment across teams, facilitating complex discussions and navigating competing priorities to enable effective decision-making
Communicate strategy and performance clearly, building compelling narratives for Executive, Board and company-wide audiences
Improve how the organisation operates, strengthening planning processes, decision-making and cross-functional ways of working

Benefits

Medical Plan, HSA, Dental & Vision Health Benefit Resources via Sequoia App, One Medical and Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - have access to a confidential support network of expert advice 24/7
401(k) Retirement Savings
22 days annual leave + public holidays
1 company-wide day off per quarter, for you to take some time for yourself and decompress
Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year
18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees
Shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave
Development discussions to support continuous learning and professional growth.
Upskilling our employees with company wide training workshops, materials and resources
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan eligible after completing 1,000 hours in a given calendar year.