Group Brand Strategy Director

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: be brave to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isnt just a business proposition but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable together. David&Goliath is a collaborative empathetic and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because the truth is nobody ever became great without first being brave.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Group Strategy Director helps usher in D&Gs next generation planning equal measures a business strategist and a creative planner this individuals portfolio includes successful product-market analyses go-to-market strategies and business transformation thought leadership articles alongside serious creative addition to being the senior-most strategist deeply engaged with the multidisciplinary team on that account they will help our CSO elevate direct and grow our strategy practice ensuring we have the best-in-class tools techniques and talent. They are responsible for identifying opportunities for the agency to grow client relationships through proactive thinking and recommendations. They are a vital ally to the Executive Creative Director in ideating and creating brave beautiful campaigns and to the Group Account Director in upleveling the account service department to a consultative business practice. We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

• A self-starter with insatiable curiosity drive and hunger

• As passionate about the work as they are compassionate about the people

• Highly collaborative with a successful track record of leading happy productive diverse teams across disciplines agencies and personalities

• A super-smart indispensable contributor to the work and our culture who mentors and empowers others to do the same

• A persuasive and inspiring communicator adept at managing up down and cross-stream stakeholders in real-time and sometimes in politically-charged environments

• Unflappable and calm demeanor in the midst of change who can expertly anticipate and mitigate risks

Requirements:

• 12 15 years of advertising agency research client-side and/or consulting experience working on a challenger brand (s)

• Demonstrated successes in identifying market- brand- media- and customer-driven data and insights to produce groundbreaking work effecting work for national brand(s)

• Fully integrated chops (traditional digital media CRM social mobile)

• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research

• Not an asshole

Video Link (1 min. max); show us why youre brave! Were not looking for the highest quality editing just good content.

The role is based in Los Angeles CA.

The base salary range is $200k - $250k plus benefits.

Please note: This role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some on-set production and occasional travel may also be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees can thrive.

Required Experience:

Director