Senior Strategist

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AKQA Inc Full time

Senior Strategist

Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business. Working with account teams and creative & media implementation teams, they are the voice of both the client and the consumer.

Drawn from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, our Strategists develop and apply market insights, data and trends to communicate and drive innovation and unlock opportunities.

We are currently seeking a Senior Strategist to play a part in our talented and integrated team.

Located in Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of the AKQA performance and business consulting, you will work in an environment that fosters a dynamic and meritocratic culture, and service clients across the globe.

You will report to the Strategy Director, and collaborate on leading the team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs. Lead large client projects and relationships across Europe and the UK – with a focus on media, digital maturity enablement, business modelling & audience strategy. Form and articulate a strategic opinion on client problems and opportunity spaces and drive solutions that enable stakeholder engagements beyond the marketing department. Be the voice of reason for jobs that require multi-studio collaboration, guiding cross-discipline teams toward delivering clear & robust outcomes. Articulate channel ecosystems and digital customer journeys. Ability to conduct primary and secondary research and adjust approach depending on resources. Further develop AKQA’s methodologies and contribute to internal thought leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

5+ years of experience in a relevant role. You have an insatiable curiosity and are able to observe and identify patterns, trends and insights. Numerical and commercial skillset with experience in business modelling, financial forecasting, basic data analysis, media planning etc. Ability to simplify complex topics and challenges.  You are a lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics understandable. You are passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures. You have a sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.

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