Vice President, Strategy

$145,000 - $194,998/Yr

Highwire Public Relations - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Sacramento, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Vice President, Strategy at Highwire will play a critical leadership role in driving the growth and execution of the agency's strategic function. Reporting directly to the EVP, Head of Strategy, this position involves collaborating with internal teams and external clients to develop innovative, insight-driven strategies that address business and marketing challenges. The VP will guide account teams, mentor junior strategists, and ensure strategic excellence across all client engagements, contributing to the overall success of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EVP, Strategy to develop and implement strategic frameworks that address clients' business challenges.
• Support the creation of experience and engagement strategies that align with clients' business objectives.
• Act as a co-leader on key accounts, providing strategic counsel and ensuring successful delivery of client objectives.
• Lead strategic discovery sessions to gather insights and develop solutions that meet client needs.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships, contributing to business growth through exceptional strategy execution.
• Play a key role in the new business process, helping to develop engagement strategies and craft persuasive pitch narratives.
• Mentor and guide junior strategists and team members to elevate their strategic thinking and client engagement skills.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of strategy into client campaigns.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic frameworks and deliver integrated solutions.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build and nurture senior-level client relationships.
• Experience working across disciplines, including digital marketing, creative, and analytics.
• Proven success in supporting new business development and driving growth within existing accounts.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with experience developing junior team members.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Merit-based bonuses and promotions
• Hybrid work model
• Excellent vacation policy including extended breaks
• 401K Match
• Medical and dental benefits/FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefit
• Home office equipment stipend
• Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.
• Technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit
• Donation Match
• Mentorship
• Monthly recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• New business referral bonus
• Quarterly Highwire fun events
• Dog friendly work environment