Strategy Director

The role

A senior strategy post in the New York studio of Landor, the brand consultancy owned by WPP. You would advise corporate leaders on complex brand problems and lead positioning, architecture and portfolio work for large global businesses.

What you'll do

• Advise C-suite and corporate leaders on difficult brand questions as a trusted counsel
• Work on brand positioning, narrative frameworks, brand architecture and portfolio strategy for global enterprises
• Lead work on corporate transformations, merger and acquisition integrations, and growth led by brand
• Build lasting client partnerships that have real commercial effect
• Help build Landor's strategy practices and lead thought leadership inside the business
• Mentor colleagues and raise the capability of the wider team
• Balance depth of strategic work with client development
• Translate business goals into positioning and governance that clients can act on
• Steer cross-functional teams towards design and brand experience outputs

About you

• At least eight years in an agency or brand consultancy, leading corporate positioning, architecture and portfolio strategy for enterprise clients
• Proven people management, including coaching and developing junior and mid-level strategists
• Presence and advisory skill with the C-suite: aligning executives, presenting to boards and leading complex engagements
• Comfort in fast, high-stakes settings with several shifting projects at once
• Strong cross-functional skills, connecting corporate strategy to creative execution with design, verbal and experience teams
• A business development outlook: looking after long-term client relationships and growing the practice

What's on offer

• A benefits package, with details on WPP's benefits page

The process

• The application asks for a CV, LinkedIn profile and target salary
• The role is hybrid, with teams in the office around four days a week; flexibility or adjustments can be raised with the hiring team at interview

How to apply

Apply through Landor's careers site with your CV and LinkedIn profile.