Verändere deine Karriere als Strategy Director (d/f/m) bei Highsnobiety in Berlin

Highsnobiety is a brand dedicated to the latest in style, culture, and the community pushing them forward. We don't just report on what's happening — we are shaping it. From industry deep dives to product curations to our very own in-house garments, our goal is to bring you not anything and everything, but only the best of the best on all fronts. And we want you to be a part of that!

The strategy team is a global unit with strategy functions across several offices. The team acts as a global 'centre of intelligence' and a guardian of cultural-perspective; we share a lot of work and resources and are held together with a collaborative mindset.

We are looking for a Strategy Director to join our growing European commercial team. You will bring with you a wealth of strategy and marketing experience and expertise. Prime candidates should have superior knowledge of youth/style culture, a deep understanding of brand strategy and a proven track record of developing, selling in and implementing brand marketing and brand transformation programs within business or for clients.

YOUR MISSION:

• Work with the Brand Partnerships team to achieve annual business targets through selling 360° marketing solutions to brand partners, unlocking new long-term strategic partnerships and renewing existing key accounts.
• Be a lead player within the whole EU business, actively contributing to how strategy is used as we evolve as a business (this is about being agile, entrepreneurial and giving input to craft the future).
• Support the commercial team in identifying new categories and go-to-market plans to secure new business in these categories.
• Develop long-term strategies and partnership roadmaps that show how Highsnobiety is creating brand and business transformation over key phases throughout the partnership.
• Ensure the right strategic processes and tools are being used in the 'post-sales' process, so that we can track partnership success and readjust goals throughout the partnership.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and creative team; collaborating in new business opportunities with briefs fueled by consumer and cultural insight.
• Leverage all of our in-house insight and research capabilities to ensure we are using proprietary intelligence to unlock new opportunities in ways which differentiate us within the marketplace.
• Identify, challenge and develop category specific marketing products and service offerings for our top tier brand partners.

YOUR SKILLS:

• 8+ years of professional experience in the brand or marketing industry with 3+ years of managerial experience.
• A problem solver who understands the intricacies of today's media/advertising/marketing landscape and the market gaps.
• An ability to - and excitement for - the opportunity to start relationships from scratch and to be able to communicate confidently with the C-suite.
• The ability to lead tough, strategic conversations internally and externally that navigate the needs of both Highsnobiety and the client.
• A strong ability to understand and interpret research (both quantitative and qualitative); to translate research and proprietary approaches into solutions tailored for different industries and specific clients.
• Empathy: to actively put yourself in the shoes of the person on the other side of the table; ensuring we are presenting relevant and achievable solutions to the right people, in the right way.
• Flawless communication, written and presentation skills.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude and mindset.
• Brilliant time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in high volumes of face-to-face meetings per week.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A comprehensive COVID-19 remote work plan and related sustainable business model.
• Motivating, international and creative work atmosphere.
• High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative leeway.
• The opportunity to proactively shape a company and help build a global brand.
• Competitive compensation (incl. visa/relocation support).
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g. various discounts).

We're looking forward to hearing from you!!