Manager, Strategy & Planning

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses, and organizations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications.  Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com

About Weber Shandwick in Switzerland

With offices in Geneva, Weber Shandwick Switzerland acts as an International Hub within the broader Weber Shandwick network. We provide strategic counsel and integrated campaign development for the global or regional headquarters of major multinational companies, and Swiss companies with global aspirations. We are uniquely positioned as the only pan-regional and globally focused agency in the market that provides international consulting. Thanks to our unique perspective that comes from being based in a truly international city, and our access to a diverse and international talent base, we are a strong hub for our EMEA business.

 

A snapshot of the role

We are looking for a mid-level Strategist with a communications or creative agency background to join our Strategic Planning team in Geneva. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, the successful candidate will support the development of insight-based creative ideas and impactful campaigns to support our brand and clients’ communications and business objectives, through integrated communications, including earned, owned and paid.

In this role, you will be involved in all elements of strategy including creating and analyzing data and market trends, shaping market research, developing strategy, solving brand challenges and working closely with creative teams to develop creative ideas. The successful candidate will partner with the wider team, including specialists from analytics, creative, design, production, integrated media and client experience to develop and deliver impactful client solutions. You will play a key role in supporting both new business pitches, organic growth opportunities, and existing client work.

The position is based in Weber Shandwick’s Geneva office working in a multi-disciplinary 30+ team that includes experts in integrated media, content, analytics, and strategy. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who considers him/herself to be a self-starter, approaches life with curiosity, has a strong desire to learn, is solution-focused and has a commitment to delivering the highest quality work.

 

What will you be doing?

• Writing creative proposals to inspire clients and stakeholders.
• Contributing to the strategy development from ideation through to execution.
• Providing thorough interpretation of insights from research findings and presenting audience trends.
• Responsible for identifying various sources of information & insight appropriate to a client problem – whether existing research, behaviour change data, relevant case studies or social listening.
• Creating messaging frameworks and content territories /pillars, as well as influencing overarching campaign and channel strategies.

 

Who are you?

• Previous experience in marketing/communications strategy and planning ideally within a strategy department or communications agency.
• Experience working with multi-national companies and global brands.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written presentation and storytelling skills.
• A strong communicator who knows how to handle clients with experience pitching new business.
• Good level of comfort with research techniques and resources to unearth meaningful insights.
• An analytic and solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Naturally curious, a passion for creativity, a knack for abstract thinking, and experience in spotting and applying trends.
• A team player with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strong interpersonal skills.
• Have the right to live and work in Switzerland – international relocation is not offered.
• Optional: knowledge of the healthcare sector would be appreciated.

 

We are a global company, so we offer the advantages of a big firm - leading-edge research, sophisticated technology, the resources to invest in growth.  But we still have the spirit of a small firm - entrepreneurial, ambitious, fun.  We are known for our imaginative and powerful campaigns, innovative solutions, great client relations, collaboration, and teamwork – and our success comes down to our amazing people. We look for original thinkers, who are passionate about communications, and have a point of view, those who are constantly curious, deliver to a high standard and are keen to contribute to our success.  We look forward to hearing from you.