Senior Strategist Job at AKQA (Tokyo)

Senior Strategist

Our client is a tight-knit, independent digital agency with a simple belief: gre...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

130000.00 - 135000.00 GBP / Year

Salt

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years in a digital or creative agency
strong track record in CPG (Beauty, Health or Wellness ideally)
genuine interest in where culture and discovery are heading, including AEO, GEO, and AI-driven search

Job Responsibility

Lead brand, channel, loyalty and cultural strategy across a portfolio of digital-first clients
Build scalable content systems and repeatable format frameworks, not just one-off campaigns
Define user journeys and content strategy for brand website launches, particularly in Health & Wellness
Act as the strategic point of contact for media and SEO partners, bridging their work back to brand strategy
Own measurement frameworks that tie creative tactics to business goals, LTV, ROI, the full picture
Present, persuade, and grow client relationships with confidence and clarity

Fulltime

Senior Strategist

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients
Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives of your own on consumer & brand issues
Own the strategic debate on own brands
Have a comprehensive understanding of, and be able to hold discussions about business matters with senior clients
Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels
Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness
Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment
Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing and development process
Be able to sensitively provide feedback to give clear direction
Develop relationships with the senior clients

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients
Positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients
Accountable for managing strategic deliverables
Leads strategic thought on pitches
Anticipate, research and identify client opportunities
Provide future thinking and a provocative POV
Manage exciting and challenging day-to-day projects
Development of insights from research
Managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes
Developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients

What we offer

Work in an innovative and inclusive culture
Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team
Access to ongoing personal and professional development

Senior Strategist

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients/useful for the account team
Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives of your own on consumer & brand issues, leading to 'thought pieces' for both internal (training/idea sharing) and external (publications, speeches, or new business thinking) use
Own the strategic debate on own brands, and be recognised as a key driver of this both internally and externally
Have a comprehensive understanding of, and be able to hold discussions about business matters (organisational, strategic, financial, etc.) with senior clients
Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels, and the right way to evaluate them
Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness
Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment, and demonstrate sensitivity to local market culture and dynamics
Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing and development process
Be able to sensitively provide feedback to give clear direction, provide additional stimulus and thought starters
Develop relationships with the senior clients involved in the brand

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients
Positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients
Accountable for managing strategic deliverables
Leads strategic thought on pitches, expected to anticipate, research and identify client opportunities, provide future thinking and a provocative POV whilst managing exciting and challenging day-to-day projects
Development of insights from research, managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes, and developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients
Generating local insight and strategy that resonates within Japan, as well as for audiences more globally

What we offer

Work in an innovative and inclusive culture
Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team
Access to ongoing personal and professional development

Fulltime

Senior Strategist

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients
Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives on consumer & brand issues
Own the strategic debate on own brands
Have a comprehensive understanding of business matters (organisational, strategic, financial, etc.)
Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels
Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness
Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment
Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing and development process
Be able to sensitively provide feedback
Develop relationships with the senior clients

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients
Positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients
Accountable for managing strategic deliverables
Leads strategic thought on pitches
Expected to anticipate, research and identify client opportunities
Provide future thinking and a provocative POV whilst managing exciting and challenging day-to-day projects
Development of insights from research
Managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes
Developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients
Generating local insight and strategy that resonates within Japan, as well as for audiences more globally

What we offer

Work in an innovative and inclusive culture
Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team
Access to ongoing personal and professional development

Senior Strategist

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients
Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives of your own on consumer & brand issues
Own the strategic debate on own brands, and be recognised as a key driver of this both internally and externally
Have a comprehensive understanding of, and be able to hold discussions about business matters with senior clients
Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels, and the right way to evaluate them
Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness
Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment, and demonstrate sensitivity to local market culture and dynamics
Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing and development process
Be able to sensitively provide feedback to give clear direction
Develop relationships with the senior clients involved in the brand

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients
Positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients
Accountable for managing strategic deliverables
Leads strategic thought on pitches
Expected to anticipate, research and identify client opportunities, provide future thinking and a provocative POV whilst managing exciting and challenging day-to-day projects
Development of insights from research
Managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes
Developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients
Generating local insight and strategy that resonates within Japan, as well as for audiences more globally

What we offer

Work in an innovative and inclusive culture
Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team
Access to ongoing personal and professional development

Senior Strategist

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients
Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives on consumer & brand issues
Own the strategic debate on own brands
Have a comprehensive understanding of business matters (organisational, strategic, financial, etc.)
Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels
Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness
Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment
Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing
Be able to sensitively provide feedback
Develop relationships with the senior clients

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients
Positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients
Accountable for managing strategic deliverables
Leads strategic thought on pitches
Expected to anticipate, research and identify client opportunities
Provide future thinking and a provocative POV
Managing exciting and challenging day-to-day projects
Development of insights from research
Managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes
Developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients

What we offer

Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team
Access to ongoing personal and professional development

Senior Strategist

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients/useful for the account team
Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives of your own on consumer & brand issues, leading to 'thought pieces' for both internal (training/idea sharing) and external (publications, speeches, or new business thinking) use
Own the strategic debate on own brands, and be recognised as a key driver of this both internally and externally
Have a comprehensive understanding of, and be able to hold discussions about business matters (organisational, strategic, financial, etc.) with senior clients
Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels, and the right way to evaluate them
Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness
Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment, and demonstrate sensitivity to local market culture and dynamics
Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing and development process
Be able to sensitively provide feedback to give clear direction, provide additional stimulus and thought starters
Develop relationships with the senior clients involved in the brand

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients
Positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients
Accountable for managing strategic deliverables
Leads strategic thought on pitches, expected to anticipate, research and identify client opportunities, provide future thinking and a provocative POV whilst managing exciting and challenging day-to-day projects
Development of insights from research, managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes, and developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients
Generating local insight and strategy that resonates within Japan, as well as for audiences more globally

What we offer

Work in an innovative and inclusive culture
Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team
Access to ongoing personal and professional development

Fulltime

Senior Strategist

At Giant Spoon, the Strategy department is central to every project and client p...

Location

United States , New York; Los Angeles

Salary:

90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year

Giant Spoon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience in brand strategy at a creative advertising agency or in a related environment
prior agency experience and/or marketing experience is preferred
Ability to work directly with senior management and clients, developing relationships that progress strategy and the client business
Experience developing and managing quantitative and qualitative research, demonstrating a high level of fluency with audience data and research tools (e.g., Simmons, GWI, Brandwatch)
Excellent creative brief writing, presentation, deck creation and storytelling skills
Demonstrated ability to craft essential brand and communications campaign elements, including brand purpose, brand positioning, communication frameworks, and campaign and social media messaging
Demonstrated success conducting research and identifying actionable insights that inspired creative campaigns that shift brand perception, relatability, sentiment or affinity, impact culture, increase social conversation or similar measurable success
Experience creating and managing strategy for brand, experiential (tentpole and mobile) and fully-integrated campaigns, including exposure to/participation in activations at industry and cultural events such as CES, SXSW, Cannes, etc.
Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack and Microsoft Office

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, synthesize, interpret and transform qualitative and quantitative research, and data from multiple secondary sources and market research tools, including, but not limited to, Simmons, GWI and Brandwatch, into actionable insights
Understand the difference between a fact and an insight, and craft clear, concise and compelling presentations and storytelling of insights and creative thought starters
Develop brand strategies for clients based on a deep understanding of business goals, category dynamics, audience behavior, cultural and event tentpole and mobile realities
Craft strong, concise creative briefs and strategic narratives that solve business problems and inspire creative brand, experiential and integrated marketing campaigns with measurable results
Lead the implementation and execution of strategy, including managing day-to-day strategic client needs across multiple projects and new business pitches, and throughout creative development
Ideate and implement effective approaches to measuring brand, marketing and experiential campaign effectiveness, optimizing to adapt to client, market and campaign changes
Collaborate with account, media and creative departments throughout various phases of a project to develop creative and integrated marketing campaigns across mediums and technologies
Deliver presentations to internal teams, senior management, clients and agency partners that clearly communicate and sell in strategy
Monitor industry, emerging tech and sociocultural trends, identifying cultural, and audience value and behavioral shifts, and new growth opportunities for a client’s business

What we offer

medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) matching
paid time off

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