• Job Description

  Req#: 2030

  Overview

  We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works. It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can‘t look away. And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night. But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before. We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts. We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency. It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here. It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects. By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it. So, come be part of the magic.

  At DDB, the Global Strategy Director is curious, ambitious, and passionate. The Global Strategy Director partners with the Chief Strategy Officer on the most critical global client and new business initiatives in support of our mission to be the number 1 creative destination for the best brands in the world.

  Responsibilities

  • Leads the development of breakthrough creative strategies for DDB’s most important global clients and new business iniatives
  • Authors world class thought leadership on the future of global brand management, consumer insights and creative brand development
  • Acts as a catalyst to the brand teams in seeking out new ways to add value to the brand and in identifying future opportunities
  • Builds out operating models for multi-market strategy teams in support of DDB’s biggest client partnerships
  • Takes on overall responsibility for understanding consumer issues, leveraging insights, writing briefs and conducting briefings on multiple brands
  • Uncovers big insights and puts them into action by inspiring the best creatives inside DDB
  • Champions the DDB’s strategic process, tools and overall culture as the ambassador of the Chief Strategy Officer in every interaction within and outside of DDB
  • Forges strong relationships with high-level marketing clients and the most senior members of DDB across regional/office, strategic and creative leadership

  Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant industry experience at creative advertising agencies
  • Successful track record in managing and writing award submissions including having been a part of a team that won awards
  • Proven track record of contribution to new business processes and wins across new and existing client growth
  • Leading creative brief development from insight generation to creative launch and campaign analysis
  • Strong analytical and logical thinking, creative writing and pursuasive presentation/storytelling skills
  • Structured problem solving approach to address complex strategic/management issues
  • Questions everything, reshapes assignments and always looks to work on the next big thing
  • Secondary research skills (both quantitative and qualitative; experience in researching and analyzing markets, customer segments, products/services, and competitor profiles; familiarity with internet sector statistics and trends)
  • Primary research skills (experience in designing interview formats and questionnaires, conducting interviews, facilitating focus groups)
  • Familiarity with different digital channels (e.g., web, mobile, CRM, search) and digital analytics tools (e.g., Omni, Brandwatch)
  • Is a knowledgeable leader, interested in growing and mentoring Planners at all levels, as well as growing shared knowledge in the Planning department

  What we offer:

  • Annual salary range: $200,000 - 230,000, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous Time Off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Family Planning Assistance
  • Stock Discounts
  • Transit Discounts
  • LinkedIn Learning Access
  • Employee Assistance Programs

  DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language. DDB North America does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

• About the company

  DDB Worldwide Communications Group LLC, known internationally as DDB, is a worldwide marketing communications network.

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