Director, Brand Strategy

Director, Account PlanningAccount Planning (aka, Brand Planning) is focused on uncovering insights that build brand strategy and inspire creativity. As integral partners on multi-functional teams, Planners collaborate with creative and engagement strategy partners to shape the brand vision and experience. Account Planning is a proud part of the DH Creative organization.The ideal Director candidate has at least 8 year's experience as a brand planner or strategist in a creative agency or marketing consultancy. An ability to do exceptional thinking in brand strategy (e.g., positioning, analysis, insights) and, the briefing skills to effectively write and manage the briefing to clients and creative teams alike.We seek planners who are curious, collaborative and tenacious in their pursuit of insight.The Director, Account Planning has 4 primary responsibilities:Developing insights to unlock brand opportunities through research, analysis and critical thinkingCreating briefs and delivering briefings that inform and inspire creativityCollaborating with clients and partners to identify brand growth opportunities and solve consumer/customer challengesAssessing brand and creative performance through primary and secondary research along with data analyticsResponsibilities include:Develop and lead creative and strategic workshops and brainstorming sessionsDesign and execution of qualitative and quantitative market researchRelevant trend tracking and creation of agency point-of-viewSupport business development/account growth strategiesManage direct report and support cross-strategy partnersApply and optimize agency strategy tools and frameworksBuild productive collaboration that enables successful teamworkQualifications include:At least 8 years' experience working in marketing and/or strategic services organizations e.g., general advertising agency account planning group; marketing consultancy, management consulting firm; brand strategy firmBrand strategy experience on large, complex franchise brands or brand portfoliosQualitative and quantitative research experience and expertiseProven skills in uncovering and implementing consumer/customer insightsExceptional writing, communication and influence skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across large, multi-functional teamsOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.Compensation Range: $105,165 - $165,485 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/17/2025.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.