Head of Business Continuity Planning

We are looking for an exceptionally talented Director, Strategic Planning to oversee Media Planning and Strategy functions for any assigned clients. This person will lead a team in the development, execution, and stewardship of integrated media plans for the client’s business. The Director is a leader who contributes to brand strategy, builds solid relationships with clients across all levels and functions, and can manage, lead, and develop their internal strategy team while also playing an active “hands‑on” role in the deployment of strategic plans.

Reporting to the VP, Head of Strategic Planning, you will be the lead architect of insight‑led media strategies that turn complex data into compelling narratives. You will partner closely with Client Solutions to ensure our current NAM portfolio is thriving, while playing a pivotal leadership role in the business development process. Building the “bridge.” You’ll translate client business problems into actionable briefs and high‑impact pitch decks that win new business. From guiding the “big‑idea” brainstorms to ensuring Kip (Kepler Intelligence Platform) is leveraged for maximum strategic advantage, you will be the guardian of the “red thread” that connects a brand’s promise to its media performance.

Business Development & Pitch Leadership

The Pitch Architect: Lead the strategic response for RFPs and new business pitches, developing the core consumer insights and "winning narrative" that differentiates Kepler from the competition.

Proposal Integration: Collaborate with the Growth team to build best‑in‑class pitch materials, ensuring our strategic planning toolkit is front‑and‑center in every prospect meeting.

Present strategic recommendations to prospective CMOs and senior stakeholders with clarity, charisma, and a focus on business impact.

Consumer Intelligence: Conduct deep‑dive market research and audience analysis to develop customer personas and positioning statements that move beyond generic demographics.

Communications Planning: Translate deep consumer insights into robust communications planning architectures, defining how, where, and when the brand optimally connects with audiences across paid, owned, and earned ecosystems.

Synthesize "messy" client business problems into clean, actionable creative and media briefs that inspire internal execution teams.

Omni‑Channel Planning: Formulate integrated communication strategies across full funnel channels including traditional, digital and commerce, ensuring brand strategy aligns perfectly with tactical execution.

Kip Evolution: Act as a lead stakeholder for the Kepler Intelligence Platform (Kip), identifying opportunities to improve our planning tech and data‑driven forecasting capabilities.

Strategic Frameworks: Develop and implement standardized comms and planning frameworks that drive consistency and excellence across the North American portfolio.

Trend Forecasting: Stay ahead of industry shifts (e.g., AI‑driven media, privacy changes) to inform long‑term planning for both current clients and prospects.

Cross‑Functional Partnership: Work in lockstep with Client Solutions leads to clarify client objectives and define high‑level success metrics.

10+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in full funnel and performance media planning, brand strategy, or communications planning within an agency environment.

Demonstrated success in a high‑pressure business development environment, with a portfolio of won RFPs.

Journey Mapping Expert: Strong experience developing consumer‑centric, full‑funnel communications plans that account for the entire path to purchase.

A data‑first mindset with the ability to extract unique insights using advanced media planning tools, audience platforms, and scenario‑forecasting software.

Excellent use of planning tools such as, but not limited to, GWI, NMI, YouGov, eMarketer, etc. Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 10% ($14,000 - $16,000)

Target Total Cash: $154,000 - $176,000

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100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend

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