21GRAMS- Associate Strategy Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$115K/yr – $135K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own brand strategy development and cross-functional orchestration for integrated campaigns, leading workshops, market insights, and KPI-driven optimization.

  • Lead brand positioning and messaging; collaborate with Account Management, Creative, and PM teams on omnichannel campaigns
  • Define and track KPIs to inform future strategies and measure impact
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of brand positioning, messaging, and creative briefs that effectively communicate brand story
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Account Management, Creative, and Project Management teams to develop integrated omnichannel campaigns that deliver measurable results
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in omnichannel marketing, and incorporate relevant insights into strategy development
  • Develop and implementing comprehensive strategies that effectively reach target audiences, drive brand awareness, and ultimately, contribute to the success of our clients' campaigns
  • Design and facilitate workshops. Lead Tactical and Brand planning.
  • Conduct market research, consumer insights, and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the marketplace
  • Drive innovation in brand strategy and marketing approaches to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of brand initiatives and campaigns, and use insights to inform future strategies
  • Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
  • Experience in Brand Strategy or related roles within an advertising agency, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies in a clear and compelling manner
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

  • Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
  • Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com .
  • Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here .
  • At Real Chemistry, we’ve put together our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.
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Real Chemistry drives the commercial success of healthcare companies by creating AI-powered, idea-driven healthcare experiences with the customer at the center. Over 2,000 experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be.

Founded in 2001
New York, New York, USA
2.5K employees (648 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
44% CEO approval

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27.3%
Direct
53.5%
Referral
5.9%
Social
12.5%
Paid
0.7%

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461 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
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