Director Strategy

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

Director Strategy

We are seeking a highly self-motivated and analytical Director Strategy to join our Strategy & Insights group. This role requires deep curiosity around the intersection of consumers, brands, and the automotive space. You will act as a consultant, skillful at handling sometimes ambiguous and loosely defined project requests to deliver clear, impactful insights. A passion for synthesizing large amounts of data and research – encompassing market dynamics, consumer behaviors, and competitive intelligence – into compelling, data-driven narratives that articulate actionable strategic recommendations is essential.

• Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis:
  Continuously monitor competitor activities, identify emerging market trends, and uncover strategic opportunities and threats within the automotive industry.
• Consumer & Brand Understanding:
  Develop a profound understanding of consumer motivations, needs, fears/desires, and brand perceptions.
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation:
  Proficiently access, analyze, and synthesize diverse data sources to uncover actionable insights and strategic implications.
• Strategic Storytelling & Communication:
  Translate complex data and insights into clear, compelling, and engaging presentations and narratives.
• Presentation Development &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build high-impact strategic presentations and collaborate seamlessly with internal and client teams.
• Automotive Market Expertise:
  Apply deep knowledge of the automotive industry, including OEMs, mobility trends, technological advancements, and regulatory environments.
• Consultative Approach:
  Operate as an agile consultant, adapting quickly to evolving needs and providing expert strategic guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building:
  Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

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 WPP Benefits for more details.

$75,000—$180,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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