Strategy Director

Job Title: Strategy Director Level & Responsibility: This role is at a Director level or equivalent and has responsibility over a team. Location & Hybrid Working: 2 days a week in our Leeds office. The role We are looking for a Strategy Director to join SMG. At SMG, we help some of the world’s most iconic brands — like Disney, Pepsi Co, Lego, Funkin Cocktails, and P&G — win at the intersection of media, creativity, and commerce. We’re looking for a Strategy Director to lead a talented team of strategists and shape campaigns across all our agencies. If you love turning insight into action, influencing big ideas, responding to a diverse range of exciting briefs, and developing people — this could be your next big move. Why SMG? We are dedicated to supporting our employees to be the best version of themselves both inside and outside of work. We have an extraordinary culture built by exceptional people, recognized by Best Companies within the top 5 best Marketing & Media agencies to work for, with a World Class and Outstanding accreditation over the past 2 years. We continually review and improve our benefits package. Some of our highlights include: 10% discretionary bonus scheme £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund 4 additional Wellbeing Days (one each quarter) £500 yearly “Uni Fund” for learning and development Free Headspace subscription 4 pm Friday finishes all year round Two fully paid conferences annually and team activities throughout the year Why you? In line with our values, you’ll want to stay honest, hungry, foolish, and most importantly, have fun! We operate within Retail Media but welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a key focus on experience and passion for building consumer-centric strategies. More specifically, you\’ll have: Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen Proven success in building brand strategies Ability to distill complex data into consumer-centric insights Leadership & Collaboration Experience leading and managing teams in fast-paced environments Strong cross-functional collaboration skills Marketing & Media Expertise Ability to translate strategy into innovative campaigns activated across various media channels Knowledge of data/market research tools and media channels We list only essential criteria, but if you believe you can do an amazing job without every single item, we encourage you to apply. What you\’ll be doing Responsibilities include: Lead and grow a team of strategists within our central ‘Axis’ function. Create, set, and elevate strategies across diverse client briefs. Coach, train, and mentor strategists and cross-functional teams. Identify future trends and share actionable insights. Collaborate with senior leaders to create strategic excellence. Bring vision to both day-to-day campaigns and long-term growth . More information and resources Learn about our agencies and departments here . Application & interview process info here . Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SMG here . FAQs here . PLEASE NOTE: You should receive an email after applying. If not, check your spam/junk folder, ensure #J-18808-Ljbffr