Marketing Strategist

One of the top independent agencies driving brand and performance for some of the most iconic luxury and lifestyle brands is seeking a Marketing Strategist to bridge marketing strategy and new business. Its team brings strategy, creative and marketing together to help brands grow. You’ll turn client challenges into performance marketing strategies, campaign plans and persuasive pitches. Working directly with leadership, you’ll connect creative ideas, media investment and customer acquisition to clear business outcomes. This role offers direct access to leadership and ownership of strategy and pitch work currently shared by senior leaders.

Who You Are

Required Experience

5–10 years in marketing strategy, including performance marketing, paid media and customer-acquisition strategy performed currently or within the last 2 years

Experience developing and presenting client-facing strategies and recommendations currently or within the last 2 years

Luxury or high-end brand strategy experience currently or within the last 2 years, relevant to hospitality, real estate, lifestyle or fashion

Strong commercial judgment, analytical thinking and clear presentation skills

Curious, proactive and adaptable, with a clear point of view

Preferred Experience

Similar agency background

Familiarity with Pitch or Keynote and audience research or market-intelligence tools

Exceptional candidates with fewer years of relevant experience may be considered

Prior sales ownership is not required

What You’ll Do

Develop marketing recommendations for prospective and existing clients, connecting audience insights with business objectives

Build persuasive pitches, presentations and case studies that bring performance media and creative strategy together

Recommend channel plans, media budgets and expected outcomes

Partner with new business on proposals, scopes and strategic engagements

Work with strategy, creative and marketing teams to keep recommendations practical and actionable

What Success Looks Like

Clients understand how recommended strategies support their growth goals

Pitches connect the agency’s capabilities to each client’s specific challenges

Media recommendations balance customer acquisition, performance and brand integrity

Leadership can transition more strategy and pitch responsibilities to you

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (annually based on experience)

Location: New York, New York (Hybrid)

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