Strategy Director

As a Strategy Director at GroupM, your key responsibilities include developing innovative multichannel strategies, conducting market and competitor analysis to uncover growth opportunities, leading pitch processes, and creating compelling media proposals. Additionally, you'll be responsible for identifying and applying consumer trends to improve overall strategy effectiveness.

To succeed as a Strategy Director at GroupM, you need a degree in Marketing or Advertising, along with advanced proficiency in Office Suite. An intermediate to advanced level of English is required, and you should have a minimum of eight years of experience in Comms Planning and Media Planning. Strong organizational skills and effective client management are also essential.

A Strategy Director at GroupM should master tools such as Excel and PowerPoint, along with other internal and external media analysis tools. Familiarity with various analytical platforms will empower you to gather important insights that inform your strategic decisions.

The company culture at GroupM is centered around respect and the well-being of our team members. As a Strategy Director, you will find an environment that values work-life balance, providing you with the resources and support needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

At GroupM, Strategy Directors enjoy a competitive salary, a generous 30-day aguinaldo, 17% grocery vouchers, a 13% savings plan, and comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Additionally, you will receive a free day off for your birthday and benefit from a hybrid work model that allows for three days of remote work.

When answering this question, share specific examples of past projects where you successfully developed multichannel strategies. Highlight the impact of your strategies on campaign performance, showing your analytical skills and ability to adapt to different channels.

Discuss your approach to market analysis, including the tools and methodologies you use. Emphasize your ability to identify trends and competitive advantages that inform strategic decisions, showing your analytical mindset.

Here, you should demonstrate your leadership skills. Describe how you've coordinated teams, crafted proposals, and engaged stakeholders in previous pitches, detailing your communication strategies and how you tailor your approach to the audience.

Talk about your strategies for keeping abreast of industry trends, such as attending webinars, reading reports, or networking with professionals. Highlight how these trends have influenced your previous strategies, showcasing your proactive approach.

Explain the importance of communication in your role as a Strategy Director. Share examples demonstrating how effective communication has improved collaboration with teams and clients, driving successful strategic outcomes.

Discuss your time management methods, such as organizing tasks by urgency and importance. Provide examples of how you've effectively juggled multiple projects without compromising quality, showcasing your organizational skills.

Share a specific example of a challenging situation involving a client. Discuss how you addressed their concerns and turned the situation around, highlighting your interpersonal skills and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Outline the key performance indicators you track to measure the effectiveness of a strategy. Discuss how you've used data to assess performance in past roles, and how you adapt strategies based on these insights.

Discuss your approach to leading teams remotely and in-person, highlighting how you've adapted your management style to motivate team members regardless of their location. Provide examples of how you've fostered communication and team cohesion.

Share your passion for strategic thinking and how it translates into tangible results. Discuss how seeing the positive impact of your strategies on clients and the company fuels your motivation and love for the role.