Senior Strategy Manager
About the role
What You'll Do
Shape Media Strategies: Develop and present strategic recommendations, media plans, and advertising solutions aligned with client objectives and growth opportunities.
Own Strategic Client Relationships: Serve as a primary strategic point of contact for a key client, building strong relationships, understanding their priorities, and providing ongoing strategic guidance.
Drive Retail Media Opportunities: Identify and recommend retail media and commerce advertising solutions that support the client's marketing and business goals.
Support Pitches & Proposals: Partner with the Growth team to develop compelling client pitches, strategic proposals, and presentations that bring our recommendations to life.
Collaborate On-Site: Work directly with client stakeholders in Orange County at least twice per week, participating in strategic discussions, planning sessions, and presentations.
Turn Insights into Action: Conduct industry research, monitor emerging trends and technologies, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams.
Support Strategic Planning: Contribute to high-priority and time-sensitive requests from the Growth team, bringing strategic thinking and media expertise to new business opportunities.
Create Strategic Materials: Build capabilities decks, industry-specific presentations, company POVs, and other materials that communicate our expertise and strategic approach.
Improve Strategy Operations: Develop reusable templates, frameworks, and processes to streamline day-to-day strategy work and improve collaboration across teams.
Must-have
Proven experience in digital media planning, media buying, or advertising strategy, ideally within a digital advertising agency.
Hands-on experience with Retail Media, including retail media networks, commerce media, or retailer advertising platforms.
Agency-side experience, with a strong understanding of how to develop strategies and deliver solutions for clients.
Client-facing experience, including presenting recommendations, managing stakeholder relationships, and collaborating directly with client teams.
Strong understanding of programmatic advertising and the broader digital advertising ecosystem.
Ability to develop compelling media strategies, proposals, and presentations that connect business objectives with actionable recommendations.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Based in Orange County, CA, or within reasonable commuting distance, with availability to work on-site with the client twice per week.
Nice to Have
Experience working with consumer electronics, technology, or other major consumer brands.
Experience supporting both pre-sale and post-sale strategy, including new business pitches and ongoing client strategic planning.
Familiarity with major retail media platforms and networks, such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, or other commerce media solutions.