Associate Director, Strategy

As an Associate Director, Strategy you will be responsible for consulting with our clients on how to increase their brand’s value through various branding strategies including brand positioning, brand architecture, brand valuation/analytics, internal brand engagement and digital brand strategy. You will also be responsible for leading client engagements, forming and growing trust-based client relationships, creating high impact content, managing client profitability and enhancing our distinctive knowledge.

A successful candidate will have led projects at a branding or consulting firm with a focus on strategic and client development. This is an amazing opportunity to work with our clients to help them become leading brands in the markets where they compete today and tomorrow.

THE ROLE:

• Own major client relationships and act as the client lead and primary driver of growth in the relationship
• Take a lead role in development of assigned clients’ brand strategies, identifying opportunities for clients to grow brand value
• Develop trust-based relationships with day-to-day client contacts
• Captain team and ensures that work is produced efficiently and effectively
• Play a leadership role within Strategy to expand our practice and product offerings
• Produce and integrate highest quality end-product
• Manage and deliver targeted WIP
• Develop and monitor metrics of “success”

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Proven experience in brand strategy/brand architecture and/or management consulting
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience leading a group of professionals
• A proven track record of organic revenue and relationship growth
• Ability to handle large complex projects
• A strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and pay attention to detail
• A leader and team player with the ability to work across all levels of organization and client
• Strong client leadership skills – can connect with clients and inspire their confidence and ongoing commitment
• Ability to build relationships and organize communities that bring ideas to life
• Passionate about having measurable impact on client’s business
• Strong organization, presentation skills and attention to detail

NOTE: This is a hybrid role and requires you to be in our NYC office 2-3 days per week

Compensation

• Base salary range of $125k to $150k
• This range represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Interbrand in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience; training; associated responsibilities; other business and organizational needs; and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
• Benefits for this role include: Health/Vision/Dental Insurance; Family Forming Benefits; 401(k); Employee Stock Purchase Program; Annual Education Assistance; Health and Wellness Discounts; Spending and Saving Accounts; Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days; Paid Parental and Medical Leave; Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance; EAP; Mobile Phone Reimbursement