Walker Sands

Vice President – Strategy

Walker Sands

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a senior strategic advisor for executive-level clients across brand, GTM, research and integrated marketing engagements.
  • Translate business goals into holistic strategies that balance creativity, insight and performance.
  • Oversee strategy for high-value accounts, ensuring cohesive planning across brand, earned, owned and paid channels.
  • Lead strategic presentations, workshops and vision-setting engagements.
  • Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through strategic foresight and performance learnings.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver unified, insight-led marketing programs.
  • Contribute to new business pitches with compelling strategic narratives and frameworks.
  • Lead development of measurement frameworks that connect brand and marketing activity to business impact.
  • Partner with analytics teams to establish KPI models that clearly demonstrate marketing’s contribution to business impact.
  • Advance performance storytelling to make insights actionable and engaging for clients and teams.
  • Foster innovation in research, planning and measurement to guide how B2B brands grow in a complex marketing ecosystem.
  • Partner with the SVP, Strategy to build, mentor and inspire a top-tier strategy team that combines analytical rigor with creative curiosity.
  • Establish systems, workflows and best practices for strategic planning, measurement and delivery.
  • Lead a psychologically safe, inclusive environment that prioritizes collaboration, learning and professional growth.
  • Serve on the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to agency vision, growth and decision-making.
  • Partner with the SVP, Strategy to support Strategy P& management, including profitability, utilization and resourcing efficiency.
  • Collaborate with fellow leaders to align strategy with Walker Sands’ long-term business objectives.
  • Represent Walker Sands’ strategic point of view externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements and industry partnerships.

Requirements

  • 10-12+ years of experience in strategic brand and marketing leadership within an integrated, digital or B2B agency environment.
  • Proven experience designing integrated marketing strategies across brand, digital and demand generation. Deep understanding of B2B audiences, buyer journeys and the interplay between brand and performance.
  • Expertise in marketing analytics, measurement frameworks and KPI development. Strong presentation, facilitation and executive communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner across disciplines.
  • Experience managing financials, including P&L ownership, revenue forecasting, and utilization a plus.
  • With a builder’s mindset, you combine creativity, systems thinking, and operational excellence.
Benefits
  • Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
  • Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
  • Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
  • Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
  • Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic brand leadershipintegrated marketing strategiesmarketing analyticsmeasurement frameworksKPI developmentfinancial managementP&L ownershiprevenue forecastingdemand generationB2B marketing
Soft Skills
strategic advisingpresentation skillsfacilitation skillsexecutive communicationcross-functional leadershipcollaborationmentoringinnovationcreativitysystems thinking