#paid is seeking a Strategy Lead to join our Strategy team as an individual contributor. You'll own the development of winning proposals for our largest and most complex opportunities, working cross-functionally with Sales, Paid Media, Measurement, and Client Experience. You'll also build direct relationships with a select number of strategic accounts—extending our value beyond the point of sale and helping clients find scalable, ongoing success.
This is a high-output IC seat with no formal management responsibility. You'll be expected to bring a strong point of view, support your peers informally, and help raise the bar for the team's craft.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic development of RFP responses using data-driven insights to build compelling solutions
- Present creator strategies in pitch meetings with clients and agencies; present both in-person and virtually (work travel required)
- Own a select number of strategic accounts, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying growth opportunities
- Partner with Sales, Paid Media, Measurement, and Client Experience throughout sales, campaign execution, and performance reporting
- Stay ahead of emerging market trends and platform evolutions; translate these into sharper proposal work
- Build scalable materials (narratives, pitch deck templates, playbooks) as directed by the Director of Strategy
- Offer informal peer feedback on proposal approach and creative direction
- Manage expectations with internal and external stakeholders
To Be Successful, You'll Need
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills
- Design and deck-building proficiency
- Ability to leverage AI tools to inform and accelerate creative process
- Robust understanding of media planning and buying
- Data-driven decision-making approach
- Strong creative acumen and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Comfortable owning ambiguous, high-stakes proposals independently
About You
You have meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. You're proactive about staying ahead of market trends and translating them into actionable strategy. You work collaboratively across functions without requiring formal authority. You're energized by complex, high-stakes work and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a direct impact on client success and company growth.
How You'll Spend Your Time: 70% individual contributor RFP and proposal work, 15% strategic account ownership and peer collaboration, 15% contributing to scalable materials and internal process support.
Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills
- Design and deck-building proficiency
- Ability to leverage AI tools to inform and accelerate creative process
- Robust understanding of media planning and buying
- Data-driven decision-making approach
- Strong creative acumen and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Comfortable owning ambiguous, high-stakes proposals independently
- Willingness to present in-person and travel as required
What We Do
#paid is a technology company that builds tools for the creator economy. Businesses of every size—from DTC brands to fortune 500 companies—use our software to collaborate with creators and grow their businesses. Learn more about #paid’s creator media platform at www.hashtagpaid.com.
