About our company:
First is a leading global brand experience agency providing content, creative, digital technology, management & delivery, and data & insights servicesOperating as a full-service agency partner or through embedding specialist talent into client teams, first brings brands and people together through creative, connected experiencesSpanning 11 countries and with more than 400 team members, first works with clients across industries including financial services, technology, media, consumer electronics, medical and healthcare, automotive, aerospace and the non-profit sectorEvent marketer magazine listed first among their “top 100 event agencies” for 2020, as well as one of 2020’s “best places to work in events.” crain’s new york business also recognized first as one of the top 100 “best places to work in nyc” for 2020, and the london stock exchange group listed first as one of “1000 companies to inspire britain” in 2020.
For more information please visit: www.firstagency.com.
Job description
Provides innovative, cutting-edge concepts and solutions for current and prospective clients through digital campaigns, content and multi-media campaigns, virtual events, experiential campaigns, live shows, meetings, events, and experiences that build client brands and deliver their strategic messagesThis person helps formulate the strategic vision for proposals and elevates the creative output for the client.
Leads the development of creative and strategic ideas that align with clients’ business goals, establishing analytics to support solid povs and crafting winning proposals and pitchesThis person must be an exceptional writer and think strategically, conceptually, and creatively to craft impactful solutions.
Roles & responsibilities:
Provide proposal strategic direction to shape brand-driven experiences at highest level
Responsible for the quality and output of the proposal approach and creative concept
Review and dissect rfps, establish a strategic point of view for responses, and develop internal creative brief
Responsible for working with our teams and/or clients to understand their brand, audience, culture and objectives that enable big ideas and informed solutions
Uncover key insights that establish a solid foundation for solutions and povs for pitches
Lead and collaborate cross-functionally with our client services, strategy, creative & design, and operations teams to conceptualize, propose, pitch, and bring ideas to life across existing client portfolios and prospective client programs
Drive the proposal and presentation output to deliver inspired solutions that are strategic, objective’s driven and on brand
Present concepts and proposals to clients compellingly, confidently and convincingly
Qualifications & experience:
10+ years of creative, content production, planning and/or strategy experience preferably in an agency environment
Bachelor’s degree required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and superior creative skills (written, visual, and conceptual)
Experience with content development, digital campaigns, conference, meeting, award shows, galas, activations and/or experiential events production
Strong knowledge of digital, logistical, and technical aspects of production
Demonstrated management competencies such as: client focus, team effectiveness, developing others, attention to detail, flexibility, and delegation
Up to date with emerging technologies, popular culture, and market trends to inspire new ideas and seek industry innovation leadership
Exceptional ability to establish and cultivate relationships with clients, vendors, and suppliers
Ability to lead a team, maintain a positive and professional demeaner, and accept constructive criticism in a professional, mature manner
Excellent working knowledge of the ms office suite; photoshop and/or indesign a plus
Creative problem solver, resourceful, ambitious and proactive
Calm and flexible approach to handling the pressure and stress of ever-changing demands
Highly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, and flawless attention to detail
