Senior Strategist 

Boncom is a strategic marketing and consulting agency that exists to solve noble problems, promote positive behavior change, and build relevance for good causes. We develop innovative and strategic campaigns, both traditional and digital, and are fortunate to work for great organizations that are cause-oriented and who strive to do good in the world. Our staff comprises exceptionally talented team members who bring these clients' meaningful messages to life. 

We are looking for a Sr. Strategist to join and help lead the Research and Strategy Team, with a focus on enhancing client relationships and guiding strategy development across projects. This role requires strategic vision, client management skills, and a proactive approach to building and implementing impactful brand and audience strategies. As a Sr. Strategist, you will shape compelling audience narratives that inform strategic direction, guiding both internal teams and client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in trend and insight analysis, creative brief development, and collaborative leadership. You will translate cultural insights and key findings into actionable strategies, fostering innovation and excellence across all initiatives. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree (Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology, or equivalent). 

• 5+ years of experience working in strategy, account planning, human-centered design or research.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Exceptional presentation skills and proven ability to deliver insights and strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders.  

• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic plans, creating briefs that inspire creative teams, and successfully managing multi-channel campaigns.  

• Analytical and creative mindset, adept at problem-solving and translating consumer insights into actionable strategies.  

• Digitally connected and curious. 

• Eager to learn and take on a wide variety challenges (nothing is too big or small). 

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and support where needed. 

• Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior team members, fostering collaboration, and promoting a positive team culture. 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications 

• Experience conducting primary qualitative and quantitative research, including focus groups and UX testing, with the ability to turn data into compelling brand narratives and strategies. 

• Strong understanding of digital, social, and traditional marketing channels, and the ability to think across paid, earned, and owned media. 

• Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office, syndicated research tools, and data gathering and analysis software (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Qualtrics). 

• Self-starter, eager to share new ideas and thoughts. 

• Comfortable receiving and applying feedback. 

• Innate curiosity to understand human behavior  

• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment and independently 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Creative problem solver who is resourceful, proactive, collaborative, and self-motivated 

Role Responsibilities 

• Lead strategic direction for multiple client accounts, ensuring alignment with brand goals and consumer insights.  

• Analyze and interpret large volumes of data to find actionable insights and meaningful trends.  

• Measure and optimize campaign performance, leveraging insights to improve future efforts and maintain KPIs.  

• Use research findings to uncover audience behaviors, brand metrics, and industry shifts.  

• Develop and present creative briefs that inspire innovative campaigns and guide cross-functional teams.  

• Uses storytelling to bring actionable category and audience insights to life. 

• Supports Research and Strategy team in day-to-day tasks. 

• Collaborates with other departments (Creative, Media, Account Management, Analytics, UX, etc.) to complete client deliverables. 

Great Benefits: Boncom is a fantastic place to work, with aggressive compensation, a great benefits package, a progressive culture, awesome work environment, great clients and a chance to make a difference in the world through the causes we promote. Benefits and perks of working at Boncom include: 

• Medical, Dental, AD&D, Life, and Vision Insurance 

• 401K (with a company match) 

• Company sponsored retirement program 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Charitable donation matching 

• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays 

• Flexible schedule 

• Fully stocked kitchen and catering 

• Hybrid working: Tuesdays and Wednesdays work in the office; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays work remote 

We believe that our work, our organization, and each of us as individuals is better when our perspective and worldview is diverse, broad, and empathetic. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Boncom is an equal opportunity employer.