Director of Strategy

Your Responsibilities

1. Market Research and Analysis:

• Lead a team of in-house and external partners through market research to identify emerging trends, consumer behaviors, and competitive landscapes.
• Analyze data and insights to inform creative strategies and provide actionable recommendations.
• Stay abreast of industry developments to ensure Bellweather remains at the forefront of innovation.

2. Strategic Ideation and Planning:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive creative strategies that meet client goals and objectives.
• Lead internal and external brainstorming sessions and research practices such as workshops, interviews, focus groups, etc. to generate innovative ideas and concepts.
• Develop and present strategic proposals to clients, articulating the rationale behind recommended approaches.

3. Client Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding research initiatives.
• Foster strong client relationships by understanding their business objectives and translating them into effective creative strategies.
• Work closely with account management teams to align client expectations, and project deliverables and budgeting.

4. Budget, Team Management and Development:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of researchers, strategists and copywriters  fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment..
• Oversee the execution of strategic projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within project scope, and oversight of significant organizational budget
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
• Foster team culture that promotes collaboration, proactivity, alignment to strategic goals, and development of junior team members.
• Recruitment and management of freelance support staff including effort tracking, budgetary alignment, and hours allocation.
• Participate in new business opportunities.

5. Performance Measurement:

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of implemented strategies.
• Regularly evaluate and report on the performance of campaigns, making data-driven recommendations for optimization.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a research and strategy role within a creative agency or in-house marketing department.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a keen ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful creative strategies for a diverse range of clients.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward common goals.

Bellweather is committed to being an inclusive, innovative, and forward-thinking company. In addition to your base salary, all full-time employees receive the following compensation and benefits:

• Mostly-remote office: 90% remote as well as quarterly in-person meetings
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Unlimited PTO: take the time you need to recharge, get a haircut, or visit family and friends. We trust you will manage your time effectively to get the work done.
• Flexible work schedules
• Professional development stipends

We’d love to hear from you if you are a strategic thinker with a passion for creativity and innovation for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of Bellweather Agency.

Apply via email to jobs@bellweather.agency. Include the following in your email:

Subject line: “Director of Strategy – Your Firstname Lastname

Your resume and portfolio of work.

A brief cover letter (in the email body) that answers to the following questions:

• • What has your experience been with remote work?
  • How does it work well for you and not work as well?
  • Share a bit of your story and what excites you about Bellweather.

Annual salary will be $130,000-175,000 based on experience.