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Director Strategy (m/w/d)
Company Description
„What helps people, helps business.“
Leo Germany is a global creative agency and part of the Publicis Groupe. Based in Frankfurt, it brings together tradition and modernity in the advertising world. We have over 140 creatives working in Brand Strategy, Social Media, Digital Marketing and traditional communications for brands like Samsung, PayPal, Ferrero, Stellantis, Commerzbank, Bauhaus, P&G and more.
We are looking for people with curiosity, empathy, passion and a drive to shape outcomes. Welcome to Leo Germany – where the people behind the ideas come first.
Overview
Your responsibilities:
* You lead, together with the team, a global, integrated client and are responsible for the holistic brand and communications strategy.
* You provide impulses in classical and non-classical brand work.
* You collaborate closely with the creative team and develop inspiring thought leadership.
* You quickly develop a deep understanding of consumers at a high level.
* You think holistically and user-centered, guiding the overarching idea within the consumer journey context.
* You have a sense for trends and an affinity for Cultural Marketing.
* You derive clear implications for brands and communication from qualitative and quantitative data.
* You establish new models of inter-disciplinary collaboration across disciplines and agencies to develop and lead the long-term client vision.
Qualifications
Your profile:
* Several years of experience as a lead strategist or planner in an advertising, communications or design agency.
* Strong knowledge of common analytics tools, research methods and techniques.
* Ideally experience in a global environment with international markets.
* Confident presence with very good presentation and communication skills.
* Ability to present complex concepts persuasively and engage audiences.
* Experience in workshops, moderation, facilitation (also remote).
* Team player and diplomatic mindset.
* Curiosity about people and intercultural thinking.
* Ability to lead teams across agency and country boundaries.
* Fluency in English with confident negotiating and presenting skills.
Additional Information
What we offer:
* Flexible working: trust-based hours with a hybrid model.
* Opportunity to travel the world with our #workyourworld program (up to 6 weeks abroad).
* Dogs allowed with Dogs@Leo.
* Public transport subsidy via Deutschlandticket.
* Health benefits: Bike leasing and on-site massage.
* Regular Agency Breakfasts and Happy Hours for networking within Publicis Groupe.
* Friendly colleagues and a welcoming work environment.
* Complimentary beverages (water, soft drinks, coffee, tea).
* Access to fresh fruit and a positive office culture.
What you can expect
Leo Germany provides a creative, open, and unconventional environment with many smart people from diverse countries. From creation to strategy to production, everyone is involved in the creative process to deliver integrated communications solutions across media channels that move people and deliver value. If this sounds good, apply with a compelling cover letter including your salary expectations and earliest start date.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Advertising Services
We look forward to receiving your application.
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