Strategy Director

Merkle technologies s.r.o.

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Shanghai - Haisu Plaza Until 10/1/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 2, 2026 Last posted August 2, 2026
Job description
The purpose of this role is to manage strategists on day-to-day client strategy needs on a single account or group of accounts - guiding customer and business-centric insights and briefs, driving innovative strategic deliverables across experience ecosystems, and owning day-to-day strategic relationships with clients.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:
Serves as a visionary leader across their client portfolios. Is adept at crafting strategies built on innovative brand/customer experience insights and opportunities (Consumers/Culture, Company/Brand, Competitors, Category, Channels, and Capabilities) and with a strong sense of owning client success through innovative digital experiences
Able to not only develop, but also discern innovative ideas and aid in their growth and development rooted in customer and business insights
Demonstrates and fosters a collaborative work environment, serving as a day-to-day driver of quality in the agency's the strategic and creative work
Able to direct new business efforts, bringing forward holistic thinking across the brand experience, framing focused strategic opportunities and driving the agency's overall pitch narrative
Demonstrates the ability to mentor strategy team members, in addition to be able to help manage their projects on a day-to-day basis and motivate them to push their thinking to the next level through a visionary approach to their problems
Acts as a strong client and creative partner to drive clients' brand and business success through digital

Location:

Shanghai - Haisu Plaza

Brand:

Dentsu Mcgarrybowen China

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
About this role

Summary

Lead client strategies, drive innovative brand experiences, mentor team, and manage client relations.

Job title

Strategy Director

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

advertising

Location requirements

Candidates in Shanghai or remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

strategyclient managementdigital experiencebrand insightsteam leadership

Preferred skills

innovative thinkingmentoringclient relationshipscampaign management

Specializations

strategydigitalbrandclientinsights
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

Work arrangement unknown City