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At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create a better future. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive ideas, services and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Strategists at AKQA make our clients’ business, their business. Driven by an innate curiosity and a passion for problem solving and learning, they harness their cutting-edge knowledge of brands, technology, culture and societal trends to provide unique outlooks and solutions for our 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
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
Assume responsibility for the majority of the planning input and marshalling the thinking on pitches
Ensure work is to the highest possible standards
Develop a framework for approach including building out hypotheses, work streams and milestones
Fluent in Japanese and English, both written and spoken
Extensive experience in strategic planning within a digital or integrated agency environment
Experience building robust integrated comms plans
Broad knowledge of sector experience
A gifted factual storyteller
Excellent communication skills
Be willing to use your experience to sharpen and strengthen team skills
Have experience in developing cutting edge brand experience platforms
Demonstrate a deep understanding of data, trends and insight
Able to sport the kernel of an idea, experienced in judging the quality of ideas
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