Sr Strategist
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Sr. Strategist who is a strategic contributor that marries customer experience planning with storytelling. As an insatiably curious knowledge gatherer, you’ll lead and drive the strategy, development, execution and stewardship of digital products and capabilities. You will also make both proactive and reactive recommendations for other emerging digital initiatives based on client requirements and needs.Responsibilities Act as a utility player, bringing existing knowledge to strategy development and learning new things quickly as opportunities come up Be an advocate and driver of word-class customer experience strategies as they relate to digital products Formulate digital strategy for client businesses and ensure that recommendations and decisions are consistent with client’s objectives and strategies Assume lead or support role (depending on the project) for integration of client’s digital efforts and demonstrate full understanding of client’s businesses as basis for all future work Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from all available sources to provide strategic implications and creative inspiration Assume ultimate responsibility for products and concepts, both strategic and implementation Investigate all new digital opportunities from a broad perspective to determine appropriateness and soundness of idea Continually seek innovative and breakthrough ideas, approaches and solutions Keep up to date with emerging digital trading platforms, identifying those with benefit, scaling the opportunity and helping advise on implementation Providing direction and insight to multi-disciplined teams of designers, user experience developers and account team members, looking for innovative solutions and engaging experiences Deliver digital ecosystems supporting with client’s business objectives Take on a thought leadership role, surfacing new ideas, capabilities and customer needs proactively Develop and lead engaging and strategically on point presentationsEducation And Experience 5+ years of related strategy and /or planning experience. Consumer experience, content strategy and/or user experience knowledge preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred; concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and/or communications preferred Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of digital strategy and track record of delivering complex strategy assignments Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and guiding cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of digital strategy, audience segmentation, customer journey mapping, and omnichannel engagement. Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with the ability to translate insights into strategic opportunities. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and implement emerging digital trends. Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments, adapting strategies based on evolving needs. Ability to articulate and educate Clients and team members on Digital strategy, trends, challenges Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendationAbout MRMMRM creatively engineers total human experiences. Through purposeful, dynamic intersections between strategy, creative, technology and data sciences, MRM operates in a borderless, integrated way, to allow for greater collaboration and velocity— all to the service of helping businesses grow meaningful relationships with people. MRM has 35-plus offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.At MRM, we value a culture in which all people are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We’re committed to fostering a positive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We empower individuals to take action and be creative when solving problems. And we expect self-awareness and accountability from team members at all levels of the organization. This is much more than a statement – it’s in the act of living our daily lives.MRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.If You Require Accommodation For Any Part Of The Application Or Hiring Process, Please Submit Your Request Through One Of The Following Methods Listed Below Dedicated E-mail – MRMDetroitCareers@mrm.com US Mail – 360 W. Maple Birmingham, MI 48009 Dedicated Phone – 248-203-8000