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Vice President, Strategy

Confidential · Chicago, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time


Vice President, Strategy

About the Company

Accomplished organization specializing in marketing & digital transformation services

Industry
Marketing and Advertising

Type
Public Company

Founded
1926

Employees
10,001+

Categories

Consulting & Professional Services
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Advertising
Health Care
Marketing

Specialties

advertising
digital transformation
marketing
production
communications
consulting
media
technology
healthcare communications
and pr & strategic communications

Business Classifications

B2B
ISP
Enterprise
B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Strategy to lead the Media Planning and Strategy functions for a prominent technology account. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining high-level strategies, managing the development and execution of integrated media plans, and ensuring that the plans align with the client's long-term goals. This role requires a senior leader with a deep understanding of the client business and competitive landscape, as well as the ability to foster positive relationships with both the client and internal teams. The VP will also be involved in team management, including supervising, training, and developing staff, and will serve as the primary stakeholder for all client presentations.

Applicants for the Vice President, Strategy position at the company should have a B.A. or B.S. in marketing, advertising, or a related field, with at least 10 years' of media planning experience and a minimum of 5 years' in a management capacity. Agency experience is highly preferred, and a background in entertainment is a significant plus. The role demands excellent leadership, management, and motivational skills, as well as the ability to influence top-level client decisions. The ideal candidate will be adept at injecting innovation into planning assignments, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to work with a diverse range of software and tools to translate data into actionable insights.

Hiring Manager Title
SVP, Strategy

Functions

Strategy