Grizzly

Strategy Director

Grizzly

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Spark

About the role

  • Lead development of brand and campaign strategies that bridge insight to execution.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to uncover actionable opportunities.
  • Write briefs that spark creative ideas and guide teams with clarity.
  • Inspire internal teams and clients with a strong point of view and well-crafted storytelling.
  • Present strategy with confidence and translate complex thinking into simple, compelling narratives.
  • Build deep understanding of client businesses, industries, and audiences.
  • Partner with account leadership to align strategic work with business objectives and anticipate client challenges.
  • Contribute to quarterly business reviews and help prove impact and growth.
  • Collaborate on new business pitches by developing pitch strategies, uncovering differentiating insights, and crafting compelling narratives.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of strategic planning/brand strategy experience in an ad agency or creative agency environment.
  • Proven ability to work across brand and campaign strategy, with examples of both.
  • Strong record of turning insights into actionable strategies that drive results.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to inspire creative teams, influence clients, and drive clarity in complex situations.
  • Collaborative leader who can mentor junior strategists and elevate agency-wide thinking.
  • Must be located within a one-hour drive of San Diego, CA.
  • Flexibility with schedule to meet client commitments.
  • Domestic and international travel may be required.