Head of Strategy (Remote)

Experience Without LimitsCome shape the future of brand experience.At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.open to US remote**Jack Morton Worldwide is looking for a Strategy Director (experiential/events). You will serve as a key partner to the Account Director and other principal leads, focusing on the leadership, growth, and delivery of key B2C accounts, with a particular focus on vision, strategy, and innovation.Acting as a senior business advisor to clients, you will drive the strategic planning process to deliver on clients' efforts to launch, align, engage and build their brand, and may be directly responsible for the Ideas component -as we say, the “Ideas Lead”- of the work.You will be expected to push the envelope to inspire the development of new and big ideas, and manage an integrated team of strategists, creative directors, and producers at certain stages of the process.The Strategy Director is accountable for strategy as well as the integrity and fitness of ideas, from start to execution, on all retained and project work for the client.Help Drive RevenueProvide sought-after expertise in integrated comms strategies, as well as generally across one or more of our delivery platforms: launch, align, engage and build (with understanding and competence in all)Build brands and business for the account by proactively bringing new ideas forward to the client and to JM teamsOwns strategy development and often has responsibility for the Ideas component, throughout pitches or on ongoing work, to deliver compelling strategic stories that will sell internally and be successful externallyExtract Fresh InsightsMonitors and understands key trends and leading practices, and combines with own expertise to innovate, adapt, and push new ideas for the client.Lead strategic design from both quantitative and qualitative approaches to drive a creative foundation, big ideas and brand growthTurn data and information into original brand stories and comms strategies that excite clients and deliver brand resultsIdentify new sources of information that provide teams with trends, market analysis and relevant points of view that will enhance our ability to meet client needsCommunicate IdeasLead the development of a creative brief, articulating key insights and a clear point of viewCommand a presence with senior clients, successfully influencing them to think big, helping them sell strategic and creative work internally,Create white papers and participate in speaking engagements to elevate Jack Morton's visibility in the marketplaceBuild Effective RelationshipsCollaborate with creative and account teams to ensure effective connections through all agency disciplines relative to client workServe as a trusted advisor at senior levels internally and externallyParticipate in the hiring of new team members to build the strategy teams capabilitiesWhat we’re looking for:8+ years in a strategic role in a creative agency or management consulting environmentExperience with business, brand, and experience/environmental strategy, as well as with strategy and delivery of global C-level B2B and B2C brand experiences Boardroom-ready presentation presence and skills8+ years strategic experience developing insights, identifying cultural trends, and inspiring big ideas that travel across channelsAbility to collect, read, analyze, interpret & synthesis information from a variety of sources and develop strategic insights and points of viewStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstration of key competencies: accountability for results, client focus, team effectiveness, developing others, creative thinkingPassion or experience in women's sports a plusLast but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.we strongly value diversity at our companies. 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