Group Strategy Director

The Ogilvy Group
United States, New York, New York
April 26, 2024
Role: Group Strategy Director David Ogilvy famously said: "If each of us hires people who are bigger than we are, we shall become a company of giants." We're looking for one of those 'giants' to join our family as a Group Strategy Director. It's an exciting role as this person will get to lead a strategy team across an iconic food portfolio of beverages brands in the world, and will face the challenge to develop creatively famous work that stands out in modern mainstream culture. It is critical that sports runs through the veins of this 'giant', Specifically Global Football but also be in close touch with sports cultural in general both in the U.S. and beyond. The right person must be a progressive thinker who knows how to lead with the heart to drive a team culture that helps us be better, think bigger, and go farther in how we drive growth and impact for our client partners. Leading by example as a partner, a mentor and a provocative collaborator that thrives at bringing multiple disciplines together in service of crafting outstanding, effective ideas. More specifically, here's what you should expect from this role: Be a natural born leader. This is a heavily C-Suite facing role as well as an active orchestrator between disciplines beyond strategy reporting directly to the NA CSO. Steer the creation of culturally sounding brand strategies across a portfolio of beverage brands throughout the journey from end to end. Have a natural vision to elevate the brand's ambition in ways that allow us to bring proactive ideas to clients that push the brands into new spaces. Champion the work by having a deep understanding of the client business and what makes it tick. Have the courage to tap into the unparalleled interplay among sport, fashion, music and pop culture taking place, thinking beyond the brand's world today and combining new ways to expand it. Have the ability to bring the rigor of research and insight into the early stages of the process as a tool to unlock the full potential of the agency's strategic and creative power. Have the EQ to manage and mentor a team of Planning Directors, Senior Strategist, Strategists, Ogilvy Associates and interns who are assigned to the Group Planning Director's accounts. Be an integral part of new business pitches and other growth opportunities. But above all, live a culture of working smart, having fun and putting people first to build an environment that thrives in human excellence. If you are this person then you are the 'giant' we're looking for and we can't wait to hear from you. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click for more details. Pay Range $100,000 — $230,000 USD At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teamswithpurpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.