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Associate Strategy Director (Global)

  • Remote
    • EMEA
  • Strategy

Job description

What You'll Do

  • Pod Strategy Leadership & Account Growth: lead programmatic and omnichannel strategy across the pod, including planning direction, budget allocation guidance, and opportunities for upsell, cross-sell, and new solution adoption.

  • Client Engagement: build trusted client relationships and participate in RFP presentations, QBRs, and educational sessions as a senior strategic partner and subject matter expert.

  • Custom Proposal & Pitch Leadership: own large custom proposals and pitch narratives with full oversight of structure, differentiation, and client-ready storytelling.

  • Team Mentorship & Development: mentor and support Strategy Managers through feedback, guidance, and shadowing opportunities to elevate strategic thinking, output quality, and adoption of new tools and workflows.

  • Industry Leadership: stay ahead of industry trends, AI adoption, Elevate, and emerging strategic capabilities, sharing best practices that improve pod-level performance and client work.

What You Bring

  • 7–10 years of experience in strategy and planning within agency settings.

  • Deep understanding of programmatic platforms and omnichannel DSPs, including DV360, TTD, StackAdapt, Xandr, Amazon, Yahoo, etc.

  • Proven track record of success with major CPG clients and other key accounts, emphasizing communications planning.

  • Exceptional analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

  • Strong communication and presentation abilities, with expertise in storytelling through PowerPoint and/or Google Slides.

  • Demonstrated capacity to lead teams effectively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Expertise in audience segmentation, creative strategy, and comprehensive media planning.

  • Ability to identify practical ways AI tools, custom assistants, and light automation can improve pod workflows, proposal development, research, and team efficiency; technical engineering experience is not required.

What You Get

  • USD compensation that values your expertise.‍

  • Work from anywhere: fully remote to suit your lifestyle.‍

  • 31 days of paid time off: 21 days of annual leave + 10 days of sick leave, because your health and work-life balance matter.‍

  • Growth-focused environment: access to learning resources and clear pathways for growth.‍

  • Fun team events: virtual cooking classes, yoga sessions, team quizzes and more

  • ‍A culture of trust: we cut the red tape — results over rules always. Open talk, ownership, and getting things done together.

Hiring Flow

  • Screening Interview (45 minutes): initial conversation with a recruiter.

  • Test Assignment (2 days): complete a task to showcase your skills.

  • Team Interview (up to 45 minutes): a meeting with your potential Team Lead to assess team fit and discuss role-specific responsibilities, expectations and workflows.‍

  • Final Interview (Up to 30 minutes): meet with the Head of Strategy and future colleagues for an in-depth discussion of your experience and skills.‍

  • Offer: if successful, you’ll receive an offer to join our team.

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