Associate Director, Strategy (influencer Marketing)

Viral Nation

Canada
On-site
8+ years agency or in-house experience
Leading senior-level strategy work
Fortune 500 and enterprise brand experience
The role involves independently leading senior-level strategy work across client and business growth opportunities while turning culture, data, and business challenges into actionable recommendations

Job Summary

  • The role involves independently leading senior-level strategy work across client and business growth opportunities while turning culture, data, and business challenges into actionable recommendations.
  • Candidates will serve as a day-to-day senior partner to clients, presenting strategic thinking confidently to mid-senior and executive stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.
  • The position requires mentoring junior team members, managing direct reports, and contributing to the evolution of strategic frameworks and ways of working within a collaborative culture.

Matching Summary

The role involves independently leading senior-level strategy work across client and business growth opportunities while turning culture, data, and business challenges into actionable recommendations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years agency or in-house experience
  • Leading senior-level strategy work
  • Fortune 500 and enterprise brand experience
  • Integrated social-first strategy development
  • RFPs, proposals, and pitches management
  • Mentoring junior talent and managing direct reports
  • C-suite executive presentation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary mindset with thought-starters
  • Fluency in AI tooling and creator tech
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation
  • Strong project management in fast-paced environments
  • Thought leadership and competitive intelligence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 8+ years of relevant agency or in-house experience
  • Proven track record with Fortune 500 brands
  • Experience interfacing with C-suite executives

Work Rights

Not specified

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