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Job type full-time
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New york or remote in similar time zone
Vertic is seeking an ambitious digital strategist with experience consulting with fortune 500 companiesIf you are a thinker and a builder who is an advocate for transformational work, who takes an audience-first approach to marketing, who prefers to be hands-on in the ideation of digital marketing experiences, and are eager to work in a collaborative setting, then this role is for you.
The director, digital account strategy is a self-starter and a creative problem solver who will craft and oversee strategies for our clients from initial brief to executionWe move fast, so we need someone who can work quickly and collaboratively, at times taking minimal information and filling in the gaps with insight and structureFrom initial insight to final decks, we need someone who can craft a strategy into a persuasive story that inspires creative teams and excites clients.
Key roles & responsibilities: *
Partner with new business development to help determine the appropriate strategy, value proposition, and solution to solve the client’s needs, objectives and goals.
Lead requirements gathering through analysis of the client’s digital ecosystem, background research, client interviews, workshops, and ideation sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
Articulate and drive a strong and realistic product vision and strategy for the production team to execute onCollaborate with project management to effectively integrate strategies into production plans to ensure successful implementation i.eParticipate in scope definition, prioritize requirements, help break down and estimate tasks, share assumptions, risks and dependencies, etc.
Drive client decisions, prioritize client requests, and clarify requirements to keep production team members well-organized and productiveRoutinely liaise with vertic global leadership to leverage shared resources.
Provide strategic counsel across multiple clients and core business issues.
Build strong and lasting relationships with clients, act as a strong advisor and creative problem solver.
Display superior presentation skills and convey expertise in presenting to clients.
Identify opportunities to develop business with new and existing clients.
Act as a resource educating teams and clients in latest thinkingStay current on emerging digital technologies and trends to support analyses and client discussions.
Partner with account and project management teams to ensure optimal operational and financial performance.
Willingness to travel to client offices on an as-needed basis.
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Desired skills & experience: *
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or previous relevant experience in marketing, advertising or communications.
4-6 years working as a highly effective digital strategist, product manager or product owner at an inhouse digital marketing agency or consulting agency.
Prior experience of large-scale transformations at a global scale and reach.
Experience consulting to c-level clientsSkilled at building relationships with and presenting to senior management, from marketing executives to company ceos.
Ability to provide authoritative strategic counsel to clients and teams and deliver high impact workRegularly develop and drive client pitch proposalsTake a supporting role in responding to crisis management situations.
Ability to articulate ideas and recommend appropriate strategies and tactics confidently and conciselyPassionate about all things digital with a solid grasp of digital marketing strategy, experiences, and trends.
Experienced and excited about working with new clients in new industries.
Team playerEffectively collaborate with project management and team members from initial brief to implementation to ensure proper understanding and executionDriven by business value creation.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Deep problem solving and analytics skills.
Appreciation for agile ways of working.
Business analyst/product management experience highly desirable, or equivalent experience translating requirements and user benefits into functional requirements.
Industry knowledge within technology and industrial companies preferred.
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Benefits: *
100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance
100% paid maternity/paternity leave
Healthcare flex spending accounts (fsa)
Group life insurance
Commuter benefits
401k
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Salary is commensurate with experience.*
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
