Strategy Director

Job Description:

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu Creative operates in over [21] markets worldwide with more than [2,200] dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

Operating in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists and partnering with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers our collective vision is to be at the forefront of people-centred transformations that shape society.

What your typical day will look like:

As the Executive Strategy Director, you will lead the development of breakthrough brand and communication strategies across key client accounts. This role plays a critical part in shaping business solutions through strategic thinking, translating complex challenges into clear, actionable frameworks that inspire impactful creative work. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams including account management, creative, media, and data to deliver integrated strategies that drive business growth. This is an opportunity to influence high-impact campaigns, mentor emerging strategists, and contribute to new business wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand, communications, and integrated marketing strategies for key client accounts
• Frame business challenges and translate them into clear strategic directions and actionable plans
• Design strategic frameworks that guide creative development and campaign execution
• Collaborate with account, creative, media, and data teams to deliver cohesive, insight-driven solutions
• Drive strategic input for pitches, annual planning, and campaign development
• Facilitate strategic workshops, stakeholder alignment sessions, and co-creation engagements with clients
• Present strategic recommendations confidently to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives
• Ensure strategies are aligned with client objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Mentor and develop junior strategists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Contribute to thought leadership and support new business development initiatives

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategic planning, brand strategy, communications strategy, or integrated marketing within advertising, media, creative, or consulting environments
• Strong foundation in brand and communications planning, with the ability to define positioning and long-term growth strategies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in consumer insights, market research, and data interpretation
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling strategic frameworks
• Experience leading workshops, stakeholder discussions, and collaborative planning sessions
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across creative, media, data, and account management
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, social platforms, customer experience, and data-driven marketing
• Curiosity and openness to emerging trends, including AI and evolving consumer behavior
• Proven experience mentoring and developing team members

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Steps

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