Influence Strategy Director

Ogilvy
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentorship","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management"]

We are seeking a visionary Influence Strategy Director to own and elevate the strategic direction for some of our largest, most prestigious clients. You will lead cross-discipline influence strategy within a senior client team, partner with Account and Creative leads, mentor junior and mid-level strategists, and drive growth through major pitches and client wins. The role is based in London, hybrid, on a fixed-term 12-month contract, reporting to the Head of Influence Strategy.

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Ogilvy
Ogilvy
4 months ago

Influence Strategy Director

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Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary Influence Strategy Director to own and elevate the strategic direction for some of our largest, most prestigious clients. You will lead cross-discipline influence strategy within a senior client team, partner with Account and Creative leads, mentor junior and mid-level strategists, and drive growth through major pitches and client wins. The role is based in London, hybrid, on a fixed-term 12-month contract, reporting to the Head of Influence Strategy.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define the strategic direction for large influencer programs and lead cross-discipline integration to ensure a cohesive approach.
  • •Mentor and manage a team of junior and mid-level strategists, shaping ways of working and resource management.
  • •Drive growth by leading major new business pitches and expanding scope with key clients.
  • •Partner with Account and Creative leads to ensure positive direction and high-quality outcomes for client activity.
  • •Develop influencer roadmaps and ensure earned-first ideas are integrated across paid and owned ecosystems.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePensionAnnual LeaveVolunteer DayLife InsuranceFlexible WorkingWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Extensive experience leading influencer strategy within an agency or in-house at scale.
  • •Proven ability to mentor and line-manage junior and mid-level strategists while shaping ways of working.
  • •Track record of driving growth through new business pitches and securing client wins.
  • •Knows how to craft consumer and corporate strategies rooted in culture and navigate paid/earned/owned influence.
  • •Excellent stakeholder management, collaborating with Account and Creative leads and senior clients.
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentorshipProblem-solvingStakeholder management
Languages:English

Company Brief

Ogilvy
Global advertising, marketing, and public relations agency offering brand strategy, creative services, digital marketing, media planning, and customer experience solutions for multinational clients across industries.
Industry: Advertising Media Groups
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 1948
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