Strategist

Location:	Johannesburg, Bryanston
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	Permanent
Company:	SoulProviders Collective

Are you a driven individual who’s curious and dedicated to make a positive impact through innovation and creativity?

We look forward to receiving applications from super-talented and seasoned strategists to join our agency. You will be in charge of developing and delivering bespoke approaches for brand experiences driven by data and insights, across different marketing channels and a range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, priorities and business problems and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
• Conduct in-depth research and provide relevant target market insights across various consumer categories
• Translate briefs and strategic requirements into compelling digital creative solutions
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns
• Pitch ideas confidently and present creative concepts internally and externally
• Manage the integrity of an approved strategy through to final deliverables
• Work to align and integrate various channels, including web, email, social, out-of-home, print, television etc.
• Lead the strategy team:
• Develop relationships (internal and external service providers) to ensure a collaborative approach that provides the client with a seamless service
• Identify strong creative ideas and support them through strategic argument
• Upskill the team in the area of innovative ideas, strategy, and processes
• Provide mentorship and inspire the creative/strategy team
• New business:
• Proactively seek opportunities to contribute to our existing client’s business and marketing strategy

• Other:
• Lead reporting efforts on the performance of all campaigns
• Keep abreast of current trends and industry best practice

Required

• Exceptional communication skills
• Great presentation skills
• Relevant qualification and a min of five + years of experience
• Sound understanding of marketing disciplines and knowledge of brand positioning
• Proven track record of developing successful strategic plans
• Able to think laterally and analytically
• Able to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and get the work done to the highest quality
• Expert knowledge of the media landscape
• Agency experience
• Multilingualism is always a huge plus
• Pan-African experience an advantage

Posted on 18 Jul 12:09, Closing date 16 Sep