Associate Strategy Director
2 weeks ago
We are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives make for new ideas. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we are forging a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
THE ROLE
The Associate Strategy Director is an integral role that sits within our integrated automotive client unit. You will have direct strategy and client responsibility for all things related to the account, and some occasional new business opportunities.
As Strategy lead, you will be focusing on the whole business with some of the best creatives, media experts, client engagement, tech, and craftspeople around. It's a close-knit team with some of our very best folk, but it's also a team that is keen to do proactive work and go beyond for a great brand & client.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, develop and be responsible for Strategy across the one of our largest automotive accounts. You'll have support from the HoS, CSO, and department leads, but be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively to take this account to the next level.
- Get close to clients and be able to help them grapple with their challenges, and become part of their team.
- Work well with creatives, media, and client engagement. Keep the wheels turning but form the connections that help you to challenge the process and the work where needed, push it further, make it better.
- Be part of the overall Strategy craft, contributing to our discussions and thought leadership by your interest. Ready to use, experiment with and help to improve our suite of strategy tools and approaches.
- Open the client and team's eyes to latest Strategy developments, automotive trends and interesting work.
- To approach your work and colleagues with our agency values and principles front of mind.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/CAPABILITIES
- Value generosity, ready to put teamwork first and interested in helping others to develop their skills.
- You strive and push for the best possible strategic, creative, and commercial outcomes.
- 5+ years' experience, including as a Senior Strategist and including some previous experience in the Automotive category
VALUES
CONNECT MEANINGFULLY
Foster purposeful relationships among colleagues and client partners.
INSPIRE CREATIVELY
Encourage inventiveness and infuse creativity into every aspect of our offering.
INCLUDE PURPOSEFULLY
Strive to ensure everyone feels included, valued, and a true sense of belonging.
APPROACH POSITIVELY
Contribute optimism to every situation to discover the best way forward together.
VML AUNZ HIGHLIGHTS
There are many things that make VML AUNZ an awesome place to work, but we think these are worth a special mention:
- Birthday Leave - a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year;
- Summer Days - 5 paid afternoons off each year during daylight savings time;
- Loyalty Leave - a paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary;
- Employee Assistance Program access and 24/7 support;
- LinkedIn Learning access for all employees
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