Associate Director Strategy _Freelance/Temp

Posted:
7/28/2023, 12:33:51 AM

Location(s):
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Interbrand has been the world’s leading brand consultancy for over 40 years – having pioneered iconic work and forged many of the brand-building tools that are now commonplace. We know that in an age of abundant choice and speed of innovation, customers’ expectations are moving faster than businesses. While incremental change is still essential, it’s no longer sufficient. It takes bold moves to leap ahead of customers and competitors. We call these moves iconic moves. In collaboration with many of the world’s leading brands, our global team of thinkers and makers are pioneering the future of brand building. By turning customers into participants, we help our clients strengthen their brands on an ongoing basis – our approach gives them the confidence to make iconic moves that spark desire and create utility, driving extraordinary results.

At Interbrand you will create iconic work that defines customer expectations across the globe and creates growth for all.

Our Interbrand Madrid office is looking for an Ass, Director Strategy to join the Strategy team temporarily to cover some projects. The candidate will lead and develop client projects and team capabilities in areas directly related to Interbrand offering (Human Truths, Economics and Experience) as well as be a key contributor to team culture and overall quality helping grow and maintain key clients.

 Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

 Client work:

-Lead and contributes directly to structure, content and delivery of documents for internal or client use (diagnostic, repositioning, brand architecture, etc).

-Lead and moderate workshops (internal and external).

- Act as key reference for client (trusted advisor) to help grow the relationship with new opportunities identified

-Thought Leadership:

- Contribute to IB intellectual capital and reputation.

-Work periodically with strategy peers and across Group to share and extract relevant information from clients.

- Collaborate actively with the Head of Strategy to foster a positive culture and power knowledge sharing

Team/Management:

- Be able to lead a New Business presentation if New Business representative not available.

-Manage senior consultants, consultants or analysts (coordinating, coaching, reviewing).

- Lead the recruiting process: shortlist selection, interview and summary (enlisting and coordinating help from others when needed)

-Actively collaborate with group companies: C-Space, Rep Institute to improve Interbrand´s servicing to clients.

-Act as a reference for feedback from anyone in team (acts as informal mentorship for all).

-Define appropriate team for project with the validation from Head of Strategy and coordinates project deliveries alongside Client Service and Design representatives.

-Directly contribute to grow revenue streams (directly with New Business or otherwise).

 Required Knowledge:

  • General business knowledge
  • Bilingual Spanish-English/ Excels in written and verbal English is a must
  • Degree in Business, Advertising, PR or similar
  • At least 8 years of experience in similar business
  • High degree of computer knowledge

Personal and professional skills:

  • Passionate about working with leading brands
  • Ability to collaborate across all functions within and outside the team
  • Self-starter, who is pro-active and can work effectively under pressure and speed
  • Delivers to excellence and good attention to detail
  • Naturally curious about consumer-facing issues and current affairs
  • Open minded and can bring a fresh perspective to a problem

 

Does it sound like you belong with us? Apply today!

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