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Sr. Strategy Director

United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Sept 2024

💰 $190,000/yr($140,000/yr – $190,000/yr)

About the role

Job Title: Sr. Strategy DirectorGroup/Team: Strategy Employment Type: Full Time, ExemptLocation: Remote/USA Reports to: EVP Strategy and SolutionsTravel Requirements: up to 10% Strategy at Opus Agency Opus Agency is a future-obsessed full-service Global Events Agency with over 325 team members in the United States and the United Kingdom. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, our profound opportunity is to shape the future of events in an increasingly AI-infused world. In an era where digital interactions often dominate, the authenticity of real-world connections will become paramount. Events will emerge as the #1 priority for CMOs, driving brand success and fostering deep, meaningful relationships with audiences. Our strategy team plays a critical role in this vision, partnering with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, as well as an ever-expanding roster of category creators and fast-growing global brands. With these clients, we don’t just respond to change; we shape it by pulling the future forward and leading them into a new era of event marketing. As a Sr. Strategy Director, you will be at the forefront of this mission, driving innovative and impactful strategies that align with this events-driven vision for the future. Job Overview The Sr. Strategy Director will lead the development and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives that align with our clients’ goals. This role focuses on delivering excellence in consulting, planning, and intelligence, supporting our creative and delivery teams, and driving the success of some of the world's most influential brands. In addition, you will be instrumental in building relationships with senior executives (SVP to C-level) within our clients and pioneering new services for the agency. The ideal candidate is an expert in events and experiential marketing who is passionate about creating strategies that inspire and deliver measurable results. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Consulting: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, providing expert consulting services across a range of business-centric topics (e.g., portfolio planning, event revenue modeling, organizational structure development)
Planning: Collaborate closely with creative teams to develop and refine experience strategies, write compelling creative briefs, and ensure the strategic direction is seamlessly integrated across all of an event’s touchpoints.
Workshops: Plan, prepare, and facilitate in-person and online workshops with clients to explore insights and inspiration, identify key opportunities, develop experiential frameworks, and inform the direction of event strategies.
Intelligence: Lead research and measurement efforts, using data-driven insights to inform analysis and recommendations.
Client Engagement: Work directly with senior executives within our clients’ organizations to build solid and lasting relationships and deliver strategic insights that drive their business forward.
Service Expansion: Pioneer the launch of new service offerings with partners across Opus Agency.
Innovation: Continuously explore new approaches, technologies, and methodologies that can enhance our strategic offerings and keep Opus Agency at the forefront of the industry.

Where You Will Grow

Global Growth: As Opus Agency expands its global footprint, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams in London and other key regions, as well as with global clients, shaping the future of event strategy on a worldwide scale.
Financial Management: Over time, take on increasing responsibility for strategy-centric pricing strategies, budget management, and the financial health of the strategy practice.
Team Leadership: Grow into a leadership role where you will manage and mentor junior strategy team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

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