VP, Strategic Planner at Circa - IPG DXTRA | Chicago, IL | $120K/yr – $219K/yr

Circa - IPG DXTRA

VP, Strategic Planner

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$120K/yr – $219K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

This role focuses on turning cultural signals into actionable strategies for a major client, turning complex problems into clear briefs, and elevating the team's standards. It requires deep strategy experience (10+ years), an understanding of how culture drives behavior, and a track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration. Benefits include backing bold thinking, visibility on global brands, and shaping the future of the agency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

What you'll do:
Spot cultural signals and make them actionable for one of the agency’s biggest clients
Turn complicated business problems into strategies that get people talking
Write briefs. Lead the thinking. Counsel the clients. Own the output.
Raise the bar on process, tools, and what "good" looks like for the team
Lead beyond your accounts on new business, agency innovation, mentorship

Requirements

10+ years of strategy, ideally from an agency background (advertising or PR)
A deep understanding of how culture drives behavior
An ability to work fast across categories without losing specificity
Curiosity to peek behind corners and unlock new opportunities
Storytelling that leads with evidence and lands with conviction
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines (creative, account, media, digital)

Benefits

A team that backs bold thinking and the people behind it
Visibility and growth opportunities on some of the world’s most recognizable brands
A chance to shape the future of the agency