Strategy Consultant, Media & Creative

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply...Job DetailsAt Kantar, we help the world's leading brands make better decisions through a deeper understanding of people, markets and media. As a Strategy Consultant within our Media & Creative team, you'll play a key role in turning research and data into strategic recommendations that influence brand growth and marketing effectiveness.This is an opportunity to work with some of the most recognised brands in the world, partnering with senior client stakeholders to solve complex business challenges. You'll combine analytical thinking with commercial awareness to deliver insights that shape media investment, creative effectiveness and communication strategies across local and international markets. Based on the existing role description, the position requires ownership of client relationships, strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.What you'll be doingLead client projects from briefing through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and strong stakeholder engagement.Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as a strategic partner and advisor on media and creative effectiveness.Analyse research and market data, transforming findings into clear, actionable recommendations for brand and marketing teams.Deliver compelling presentations and storytelling that influence decision-making at senior stakeholder level.Identify opportunities to grow existing client partnerships and contribute to the commercial success of the business.Collaborate with colleagues across markets and functions to deliver integrated solutions and share best practice. Adapted from the role responsibilities in the source document.The ideal skills and experienceSolid professional experience in marketing, insights, media, consultancy or a related field, with demonstrated ability to manage projects independently.Strong analytical skills and confidence working with research data and commercial insights.Proven experience building client relationships and influencing stakeholders.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.A proactive and structured approach, with strong project management and organisational skills.Fluency in Dutch and English is essential. Experience working in an international environment would be beneficial.Naturally curious, commercially minded and motivated by solving business problems.What's in it for youThe opportunity to work with some of the world's most influential brands.Exposure to international projects, clients and thought leadership.A collaborative environment where you'll learn from experts across insights, media, analytics and consulting.Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.Access to Kantar's learning and development opportunities, helping you continue to grow your consulting and leadership capabilities.Benefits including Life Leave, Volunteering Days and other local market benefits in line with Kantar policies.Why join Kantar?Kantar helps the world's most influential brands grow by combining deep human understanding with advanced technology. We move beyond standalone insights to deliver connected, decision-ready intelligence that helps brands act with confidence in a more complex world. People joining Kantar today have the opportunity to shape the future of the business while working on meaningful challenges with talented colleagues around the globe.LocationAmsterdam, AmsteldijkNetherlandsKantar Rewards StatementAt Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.SummaryLocation: Amsterdam, AmsteldijkType: Full time