As a Senior Brand and Communications Strategist at Accenture Song, you'll lead strategic thinking across diverse client portfolios, unlocking opportunities and solving business challenges with smart, insight-driven solutions.
You'll inspire clients and creative teams with fresh, analytical perspectives on consumer, category, and brand.
You'll facilitate great creative work with succinct, outcomes-based strategies and briefs.
You'll be a trusted advisor known for identifying real opportunities to solve real business problems, and crafting smart roadmaps to get there.
You'll be a natural leader who elevates both your own output, and that of your team - pushing for idea-led, integrated brand and communications solutions that transform good work into great work.
Skills
An Accenture Song Senior Strategist should possess the following skills:
Craft
Lead strategic advertising initiatives, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market needs.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
Craft compelling creative briefs and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
Develop strategic foundations for new business pitches.
Provide strategic insights for continuous improvement.
Counsel
Build trusted relationships with senior clients, creative teams, and accounts.
Act as a voice of reason, offering balanced support and strategic guidance.
Be a reliable partner, driving both client and creative excellence.
Collaboration
Work closely with account and creative teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Mentor and guide junior strategists in research and strategy development.
Facilitate productive, honest conversations that push for better outcomes.
Culture
Foster a curious, empathetic, and collaborative work environment.
Share knowledge through workshops and training, driving strategic empowerment across the agency.
Champion innovation and excellence in strategy, inspiring agency-wide growth.
Minimum Requirements
Matric Certificate with college or university exemption.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field is advantageous.
7+ years of experience in strategic planning within an advertising agency, 2+ as a senior strategist.
Proven track record of developing effective advertising strategies.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa.
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