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DEPT®

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Marketing
  • Cologne
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have 10+ years in digital agency strategy roles, expertise in business strategy, experience with C-suite, and success in complex environments. Strong commercial acumen is essential.
  • You will advise top EMEA clients, address their business challenges, lead talent development, create strategic narratives for C-levels, and drive impactful pitches that exceed client expectations.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience at a digital agency in multiple strategy roles (e.g. experience strategy, brand strategy, communication strategy, media strategy)
  • Deep expertise in business strategy, consulting, and digital transformation
  • Use to work in an international environment, including international accounts
  • Strong track record of engaging with C-suite stakeholders (CMOs, CTOs) to influence business outcomes
  • Experience working across complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to bridge the gap between creative, media, technology, and business consulting
  • Experience with leading €XM+ accounts from a strategy perspective
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a focus on growth enablement and strategic business development
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, able to provide clarity and direction amidst change

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor for our most important clients in EMEA;
  • Talk business with (potential) clients by truly understanding their challenges from a business point of view and connecting them to clear, achievable, and ambitious solutions;
  • Connect and lead senior craft people to solve our client’s strategic business challenges;
  • Help our senior talent broaden their scope and capabilities by acting is an in real life example: lead by doing;
  • Strategic Storytelling: Develop compelling, connected narratives that resonate with C-level stakeholders, particularly CMOs and CTOs.
  • Lead our key pitches from a craft perspective, focusing on delivering work that goes beyond the brief;

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the VP Strategy role at DEPT®?

The primary purpose of the VP Strategy role at DEPT® is to act as an experienced holistic strategist who advises clients across creative, media, technology, and business consulting, enabling the delivery of connected, strategic solutions to complex business challenges.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires 10+ years of experience at a digital agency in multiple strategy roles, deep expertise in business strategy, consulting, and digital transformation, and a strong track record of engaging with C-suite stakeholders.

What are the key responsibilities of the VP Strategy?

Key responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor to clients, leading cross-functional teams, developing compelling narratives for C-suite stakeholders, and guiding senior talent to broaden their capabilities.

What attributes are important for a successful candidate in this role?

Important attributes include being a strategic visionary, collaborative leader, influential communicator, and having a growth mindset.

Is there an opportunity for personal development and training?

Yes, DEPT® offers opportunities for personal development, including training, skill enhancement, and certifications.

What type of clients will the VP Strategy work with?

The VP Strategy will work with clients of all sizes, both local and global, across various industries.

Is there a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion at DEPT®?

Yes, DEPT® is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and actively seeks to recruit and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

What benefits does DEPT® offer to its employees?

DEPT® offers location-specific benefits, contributions to health through the OpenUp platform, social events, opportunities for skill development, and participation in charitable initiatives.

Will travel be required for this position?

The job description does not explicitly mention travel requirements, but given the international scope of the role, some travel may be necessary to engage with clients and teams across EMEA.

What is DEPT®'s company culture like?

DEPT® promotes a culture that is big enough to provide global opportunities and benefits while being small enough to care, focusing on innovation, growth, and autonomy for employees.

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DEPT®

Pioneering tech and marketing to help brands stay ahead.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We are committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 have been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified. We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech & marketing. We facilitate our pioneering spirit by investing in innovation, by leveraging our proprietary tech, data and knowledge platforms for all our clients worldwide. Our culture is ’big enough to cope and small enough to care. Simply put we can work for any brand in the world, but with the speed, agility, flexibility and personal relationships of a boutique agency.

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