Responsibilities

• Strategic Framework Development: - Collaborate with the EVP, Strategy to develop and implement strategic frameworks that address clients’ business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. - Support the creation of experience and engagement strategies that align with clients' business objectives, working with various internal teams (e.g., Creative, Digital, Analytics). - Assist in driving the value story for brand experiences and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and measurable outcomes.
• Client & Account Leadership - Act as a co-leader on key accounts alongside client portfolio leaders, providing strategic counsel and ensuring the successful delivery of client objectives. - Lead strategic discovery sessions, gathering insights and experience requirements to develop solutions that meet client needs. - Partner with the Highwire Intelligence Group to ensure strategies are grounded in measurable frameworks and can be tracked for performance over time. - Build and nurture long-term client relationships, contributing to business growth through exceptional strategy execution and insights.
• New Business & Growth Support - Play a key role in the new business process, helping to develop engagement strategies and craft persuasive pitch narratives that resonate with prospective clients. - Work closely with the EVP, Strategy and the business development team to pitch new ideas and expand Highwire’s client base, focusing on how strategic solutions can drive results. - Identify opportunities for innovation within existing client relationships to expand the scope of strategic services.
• Team Mentorship & Development - Mentor and guide junior strategists and team members, helping to elevate their strategic thinking, storytelling, and client engagement skills. - Provide leadership in the ongoing development of the strategy function, helping to refine processes, define success metrics, and drive operational excellence. - Foster a collaborative and empowering team culture, encouraging creativity and innovation while maintaining high standards of execution.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Partner with cross-functional teams, including Digital, Creative, and Analytics, to ensure the seamless integration of strategy into larger client campaigns and initiatives. - Ensure that strategy informs every aspect of client work, from creative ideation to execution, and that each project is aligned with overarching client goals. - Work closely with the strategy and account teams to document requirements, gather insights, and develop comprehensive strategic roadmaps.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading successful client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic frameworks and deliver integrated solutions that address business challenges.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build and nurture senior-level client relationships.
• Experience working across disciplines, including digital marketing, creative, and analytics, to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Proven success in supporting new business development, including pitching strategies and driving growth within existing accounts.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience developing and guiding junior team members.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to internal teams and clients.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement