Senior Strategist

Senior Strategist – Boncom

Join Boncom, a strategic marketing and consulting agency committed to positive change.

We are looking for a Sr. Strategist to lead the Research and Strategy Team, enhancing client relationships and guiding strategic development.

• Bachelor’s degree (Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, account planning, human-centered design, or research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional presentation skills and proven ability to deliver insights and strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic plans, creating briefs that inspire creative teams, and successfully managing multi-channel campaigns
• Analytical and creative mindset, adept at problem‑solving and translating consumer insights into actionable strategies
• Digitally fluent and curious, with awareness of emerging technologies
• Eager to learn and take on a wide variety of challenges (nothing is too big or small)
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and support where needed
• Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior team members, fostering collaboration, and promoting a positive team culture
• Passion for purpose-driven work and a genuine interest in clients whose missions prioritize social good, behavior change, or public benefit

• Experience in primary qualitative and quantitative research, including focus groups and UX testing, with the ability to turn data into compelling brand narratives and strategies
• Strong understanding of digital, social, and traditional marketing channels, and the ability to think across paid, earned, and owned media
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, syndicated research tools, and data gathering and analysis software (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Qualtrics)
• Familiarity with generative AI tools for ideation, research synthesis, and brief development
• Self-starter, eager to share new ideas and thoughts
• Comfortable receiving and applying feedback
• Innate curiosity to understand human behavior
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Creative problem solver who is resourceful, proactive, collaborative, and self‑motivated

• Lead strategic direction for multiple client accounts, ensuring alignment with brand goals and consumer insights
• Analyze and interpret large volumes of data to find actionable insights and meaningful trends
• Measure and optimize campaign performance, leveraging insights to improve future efforts and maintain KPIs
• Use research findings to uncover audience behaviors, brand metrics, and industry shifts
• Develop and present creative briefs that inspire innovative campaigns and guide cross‑functional teams
• Use storytelling to bring actionable category and audience insights to life
• Support the Research and Strategy team in day‑to‑day tasks
• Collaborate with other departments (Creative, Media, Account Management, Analytics, UX, etc.) to complete client deliverables
• Champion innovation by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and cultural shifts to evolve campaign strategies and enhance client impact
• Serve as a strategic thought partner for purpose‑driven clients, ensuring their missions are translated into compelling, culturally relevant campaigns

• Medical, Dental, AD&D, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K (with a company match)
• Company‑sponsored retirement program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Fully stocked kitchen and catering
• Hybrid working:
  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office;
  Mondays and Fridays remote

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Boncom is an equal opportunity employer.