As the Strategy Manager, you are the catalyst behind transformative client partnerships and radical collaboration within our wider strategy team, which includes business, brand, design, communication, digital and connection planning roles. Your role extends beyond strategy development; it's about developing a dynamic culture where innovation, client focus, and strategic brilliance come together to position us as the most admired creative partner for ambitious brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Leadership

• Lead by example within our most important client relationships, setting the bar for strategic excellence and inspiring our teams to continue to push boundaries.
• Cultivate an environment of strategy and creative as one process where innovation and forward-thinking are the guiding principles of our creative product.

Priority Client Relationships and Opportunities:

• Build and nurture direct relationships with our key clients, becoming the champion for big ideas that have potential to change their businesses.
• Lead or be actively involved in our most important client opportunities, such as new business pitches or organic client development.

Integrated Strategy Offering:

• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and goals for our strategy team to deliver against our Squiggle process, ensuring a cohesive approach to strategy development.
• Actively evolve our strategic product offering through a lens focused on the unique needs and aspirations of our clients' businesses.

F&B Brand Image:

• Elevate the agency's external image by being a visible beacon for our standards and ideas, within leading schools, industry events and publications.
• Develop content that aligns with our brand strategy and positions us as a leader in our creative industry.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is an experienced strategist passionate about unlocking the potential of brands and eager to dive deep into the world of strategic brand development. You bring to the table a blend of analytical prowess and creative thinking, including:

• A degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in leading creative strategies in a global context.