Strategy Director

4 days ago


Sydney, Australia Ogilvy Full time

We’re recruiting for the best Strategy Director role in Adland.

This role is to work on one of the greatest accounts in the world, KFC, and will suit a seasoned Strategy Director with Retail, QSR, Telco or Banking experience. As well as someone who is obsessed with finding culturally dialled in ways to drive brand relevance.

This candidate would shape strategic and creative thinking, working closely with the Head of Strategy, Creative Teams, and Creative Group Heads.

Key Responsibilities

Lead own portfolio of clients and support the Head of Strategy in designing, implementing and measuring strategies to develop a client’s business and their brands.Independently identify deep cultural, societal and consumer insights and tensions via conducting and/or analysing quantitative and qualitative research.Inspire creative teams to develop comms that directly address client’s problems, via a clearly defined brief.Be a trusted strategic advisor for clients with competence, conviction, and confidence.Lead and contribute to strategic agencies initiatives, including research, thought-leadership and the development of IP.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Strategy role within an agency.Strong and engaging presentation skills.Ability to build on existing client relationships as well as create new ones.Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise.Passion for world-class creative work, and experience in helping to develop it.Ability to work well both within a team, and autonomously – happy to take on your own portfolio of clients.Knowledge within the retail, QSR, Telco or Banking Industries

About the Offer

A hybrid working environment to make sure work is working for youA tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, coupled with a dedicated manager to support your career and personal developmentAdditional time off including your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leaveWe offer discounted rates with NIB Health Insurance and Fitness First for when you want to hit the gymAs well as yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to help keep your mind in shapeConfidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveballThere are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyaltyWe’ll give you a bonus for bringing other talented people and brilliant clients into the businessAccess to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, perkSPACE

Why Ogilvy is a great place to work?

Ogilvy is a storied creative agency with a long history of doing iconic work. But, we never rest on our laurels and we’re constantly hustling to do the next big thing; so expect every day to be different. We’re a vibrant, diverse group of people that love solving business problems for some of Australia’s biggest brands, but most importantly we have fun doing it. We’re an agency with history, personality, passion – and endless opportunity. If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to talk to you.

"When people are having fun, they produce better work” – David Ogilvy, Founder.

Ogilvy Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

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At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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