Vml & Ogilvy | Strategy Director / Senior Strategist, Japan

WPP

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
8-12 years strategy experience
Fmcg brand strategy expertise
Integrated communications design
This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence.
  • You will lead building brand platforms and creative strategies for ambitious multinational and Japan-headquartered global brands in the FMCG category.
  • The position requires translating global strategy into locally resonant directions while influencing senior client stakeholders like CMOs.

Matching Summary

This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years strategy experience
  • FMCG brand strategy expertise
  • Integrated communications design
  • Senior client relationship management
  • Creative brief development

Nice-to-have

  • Cultural insight and trend mapping
  • Mentoring junior strategists
  • Global and local market fluency
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Pitch leadership experience

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years in strategy or planning
  • Experience with FMCG brands
  • Track record with multinational clients
  • Proven ability to lead pitches
  • Strong analytical and intuitive judgment

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