Head of Strategy

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity a unifying force that drives innovation across people businesses and society. Launched in June 2022 itoperatesin over 145 countries and is fully integrated withdentsusMedia and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy ofBuilding Brands for Whats NextDentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities crafting resilient forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.

ROLE PURPOSE

Youllalreadypossessstellar craft skills and a voracious cultural curiosity.Youllbe an accomplished pitch leader comfortable articulating compelling brand narratives to varied audiences and an awarded advocate for creative effectiveness in all its guises.Youllbe someone who simplifies complexity presents charismatically and inspires creatives.

Youwillbe an experiencedbrand strategyexpertcomfortable working closely witha multi-disciplinary team across brandsocial influencercontentand CX. You will have a clear perspective on what drivesclient businessforward andyoulloriginate and adapt to match those business needs.The right candidate will manifest theirbrand strategiesintocreative ideas acrossany medium.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Creative leadership in shaping the growth andculture of a dynamic and evolving strategy department.Werelooking for someone who willenjoynurturing and inspiring the DC MENA strategic communitywith the driveto create the conditions necessary for collaborativeintegrated and innovativework.

Ultimately werelooking for someone withthepassionauthorityand experience to challenge client assumptions and push for the most remarkableeffectiveand creative work and have fun while doing it.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the strategic direction of our clients in MENA across any medium and channel

• Working closely with creatives to develop award-winning creative ideasthat drive business growth

• Push the overall quality of DCs strategic and creative output in partnership with creative and business leadership

• Support and lead new business opportunities

• Generate new organic growth opportunities on existing clients in partnership with wider agency leadership

• Build and mentor diverse strategic thinkers and contribute to the culture of the agency. You will lead by example and inspire other team members

• Form strong client partnerships helping to guide and challenge clients across all areas of the business

• Create and manage effectiveness frameworks and to write case studies for the most successfulcampaigns

• As well as delivering for MENA there will be opportunities to work on global projects

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• A sparkling intellect boundless optimism strong opinions the courage to lead with authenticity and the confidence to listen attentively

• Brand strategy experience from a top agencyincluding the KSA and MENA region.

• Projects will be diverse ranging from integrated brand campaigns to consultancy projects and new product & service development. As such this role requires someone as adept at running workshops as at briefing campaigns

• Evidence of working across truly integrated campaigns on big and small budget clients

• Experience within value proposition development and consultancy for NPD

• Track recordof working with research partners to develop effective methodologies for research

• Passion and drive to create innovative work for the worlds most iconic brands