Associate Strategy Director

Agency: FutureBrand Job Function: Strategy and Planning Job Subfunction: Account Planning and Brand Planning Job Description:   FUTUREBRAND Associate Strategy Director Hybrid role with 3 days working from our London office.

Purpose :   You are a key component in delivering brand strategies for our clients. You are able to effectively use your knowledge and expertise on a multitude of projects, bring the team along with you; managing upwards and downwards whilst challenging the way we do things to ensure we produce our best strategy work. You are the bridge between our strategy, the client, our team and the agency. You will work closely with the creative and client servicing teams on any project, taking responsibility for delivering our work brilliantly.

Able to confidently shape the narrative across multiple complex projects, and persuasively sell in future brand strategies to clients and their agency partners Lead a full breadth of strategy projects (i.e. positioning, architecture, naming, design, activation) across multiple industries Accurately and actively define and scope projects Foster strong relationships; become a trusted strategic advisor internally and externally with colleagues and clients   Anchor the delivery of the strategy across all points of connected experience, and identify new opportunities for delivery of the strategy in partnership with Strategy Directors Work with the team and across teams to help shape efforts towards achieving client, agency and project goals, pursuing effective working strategies as you go Ensure strategy work is delivered profitably, working effectively with the team to deliver profitable projects Identify revenue opportunities from existing clients and from the application of new methodologies: proactively developing plans to extend client relationships Develop a solid understanding of the FutureBrand offering and disciplines and of our clients’ business and clearly articulate this. Proactively suggest ideas to inspire the team and shape team meetings In partnership with your counterparts in creative and client servicing embed an effective way of working, co-developing and innovating our methodologies and approaches Bring in leading edge thinking from the world around us, seen as a thought leader you develop and drive the narrative arc of internal projects You crystallise your thinking and provide thought leadership Contribute to a highly collaborative and energized atmosphere in which collaboration and positive disruption are encouraged Champion team members, support their development and give them opportunities to contribute. Use your knowledge and experience to advise, guide and inspire the team on how to shape and deliver great work, providing hands on support and mentoring. Identify and address any development areas within the team   Skills and Competencies Proven experience delivering complex brand strategies Good experience and understanding of financials Able to clearly communicate ideas and have strong verbal and written skills Able to build strong, personable and effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally Experience mentoring and/or leading team members Delivers results through teamwork Proactive, involves others and communicates with others to make things happen Problem-solving approach Excellent attention to detail Confident presenting Keen to develop and willing to take responsibility Open to feedback Remain calm when working under pressure and encourage the team to do so     FutureBrand Values   Progressive Being progressive has always been about optimism, momentum, and openness. Staying progressive means also ensuring what we do s underpinned by embracing a rich diversity of talents, perspectives, and ideas. Only when we have heard from all can we be sure what we do and who we have what it takes to stand out and be truly future proof. Adaptable We are comfortable with and open to challenge