LEAD CLIENT STRATEGIST

New York, USA (On-site)

$135K/yr – $147K/yrSenior Level6+ years expOther

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead strategic advisory and cultural alignment for complex client relationships, translating objectives into brand and product direction while guiding cross-functional teams.

  • Own the strategic framing across assignments, linking insights to brand and business objectives.
  • Must-have: 6–10 years in strategy/marketing with senior advisor experience for enterprise clients.
  • Standout: Cross-functional influence with internal teams and strong strategic storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Client Immersion, Cultural Alignment, and Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and maintain deep fluency in the client’s brand, culture, language, products, and business priorities.
  • Serve as the primary strategic advisor and cultural bridge between the client and internal agency teams.
  • Strategic Thinking & Advisory Ownership
  • Lead the strategic framing of work across all assignments, from large-scale initiatives to day-to-day requests.
  • Consistently challenge assumptions and ask “why” to uncover insights, clarify intent, and elevate deliverables.
  • Develop and own strategic frameworks, points of view, recommendations, and narratives that guide client and internal decision-making.
  • Ensure all work connects tactical execution to broad brand, marketing, and business objectives.
  • Marketing, Brand, and Product Strategy Integration
  • Partner with client stakeholders to understand marketing and product priorities across business lines.

Requirements

  • 6-10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, marketing (agency or in-house), brand planning, account strategy/planning, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated success serving as a senior strategic advisor to complex or high-visibility client relationships.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or matrixed client organizations; financial services or similarly complex industries preferred but not required.
  • Strong generalist strategist background with comfort flexing across marketing, product, and communications.
  • May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Initiative and Independence
  • Self-Motivation
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Accident Insurance
  • FSA, HSA
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Monthly Cookie Days!