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Job Description
Introduction
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
Carat is an important part of our world-class offering – it is an award-winning media, content and branding agency that uses its peerless understanding of the passions, motivations, and behaviours of real people to bring brands and their customers together. Carat is privileged to work with some of the most eminent companies in the world.
We’re hiring for a Strategy Partner as part of Carat in London.
Purpose of the Role
The Carat strategy team combines craft skills, creative problem solving, and a diverse range of experience to find and address the challenges that we believe hold our clients back from growing as profitably as they should. All clients in our portfolio have a diverse geographic footprint, combine both traditional and non-traditional growth markets, and boast strong strategic talent that love collaborating on a wide range of projects.
Working on the Heineken Account, the Strategy Partner will support the Senior Strategy Partner to drive the agenda for their client portfolio, develop brilliant cross-disciplinary solutions for key clients, and elevate the role of media on the business agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Forging strong relationships with senior global clients, helping them identify and understand the key issues facing their business
- Being vocal and collaborative with clients (having an informed opinion), sharing insight into the changing media landscape, and demonstrating Carat’s role in an integrated communication mix
- Leveraging econometrics, business analytics and past campaign/competitive learnings to develop, refine and deliver media implementation guidelines
- Developing creative ideas, media partnerships and innovations based on the communications strategy, and working with various Dentsu specialisms & teams
- Developing responses & guidance to strategic and campaign briefs from global clients to ensure best in class thinking & global consistency
- Building a deep understanding of dentsu’s strengths, products, and product pipeline to identify incremental growth opportunities for our business as we develop strategic direction for the client
- Actively contribute to driving a thought leadership agenda that combines the latest and greatest in marketing theory with real-world application and commercial impact
- Coaching and guiding junior team members on all aspects of planning and strategy
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Qualifications + Skills
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across companies, cultures and countries to drive your agenda through influence
- Strong skills in persuasion and selling of your ideas and strategies to new and existing clients
- Excellent ability and proven track record of working with clients at a senior level to advise on the strategic direction of their communications and its ability to deliver business value
- Best in class strategic thinking with an ability to communicate (written & verbal) strategic and innovative ideas with clarity and simplicity
- Strong understanding of the role of media in delivering business value for modern brands
- Cultural awareness, analytical skills, and relentless curiosity
- Working knowledge of media and communications planning tools and processes
- Strong understanding of multiple sources for market, consumer and media intelligence
- Proven track record of identifying and developing insights, measurement and evaluation projects
- Experience developing marketing and communications strategies for multi market clients, with a proven ability to marshal multiple countries behind your strategies, driving consistency with local nuances
What we offer
This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles.
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Location: London
Brand: Global Carat
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
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About dentsu
For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.
Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet.
Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future.
Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.
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