Brand Strategist

Brand Strategist Join to apply for the Brand Strategist role at M+C Saatchi Middle East M+C Saatchi Group Ambition At M+C Saatchi Group, our ambition is to create and curate Cultural Power for our clients. We do this by connecting specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands and solve the most complex business and societal challenges. Position Brand Strategist Role Purpose Lead the development of brilliant strategic solutions that enable our clients to make progress by design. The role straddles driving the day-to-day strategy on your accounts as well as collaborating with a wider team to shape their longer term vision and brand experiences. You will work with a range of different disciplines, across Re, M&C Saatchi and various parts of our clients business. What You’ll Do Product – 60%: Deliver brilliant brand and experience strategy across multiple clients/projects under the guidance of the Head of Strategy or a Strategy director Product – 60%: Proactively grow your personal T-specialism in order to offer and grow client base Product – 60%: Play an active role in helping to shape brilliant strategic solutions through inspiration, integration of new and innovative thinking and an ability to bring out the best in creative teams People – 10%: Share strategic skills, insights and thought-leadership with the wider agency as part of internal learning and development, and in an informal nature on your accounts People – 10%: Participate and connect with others in a way that supports an inclusive culture that embraces diversity of thought People – 10%: Mentor and coach junior team members working on your projects; lead collaboratively Partnerships – 10%: Become an indispensable partner to your day-to-day clients and your account management and creative teams internally Partnerships – 10%: Act as the point person for our research and trend tools, building relationships with partners and helping to keep the team abreast of latest features Presence – 5%: Identify opportunities for growth on your accounts and support new business pitches where required Profit – 15%: Identify opportunities for growth on your accounts and support new business pitches where required Your Unique Skills & Experience 3+ years brand, insight or comms planning strategy experience, with strong experience in digital strategy BA degree or equivalent is ideal Strong strategic thinking – the ability to see the bigger picture and bring the required pieces of the puzzle together Strong analytical skills – the ability to analyse information and make data-led strategic decisions Strong presentation skills – the ability to sell your strategy and the impact it will have on a broader scale Attributes Collaborative mindset Curiosity Kindness What We Value Most Walk in Other Worlds Make Uncommon Sense Run Towards the Fire* Roll As One Be Excellent to Each Other except if there is an actual fire when we run away from it What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Great holidays: 23 days annual holiday, plus birthday day off Great flexibility: Friday work from home & 10 days of working from anywhere in the world Great benefits: private healthcare plan and perks Great professional development: a mentoring program at global level and generous training budgets to support your career pathway Great fun: a blended working culture and celebration days to socialise, bond and learn together Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing and Sales Industries: Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr