Group Strategy Director

Company: The Kitchen North America
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

ROLE: GROUP STRATEGY DIRECTORTEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICALOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID - 3 DAYS ONSITE)COMPANY OVERVIEW:The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It's a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global 'In-House Agency of The Year', further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.ROLE OVERVIEW:TheGroup Strategy Directoris a senior leadership role within The Kitchen -Kraft Heinz's integrated creative function- uniquely embedded into the Kraft Heinz business, responsible for driving strategic excellence across a designated business unit comprising 4-8 consumer-facing brands. This individual will serve as a strategic consultant for their business unit, connecting brand objectives to actionable insights and creative direction for The Kitchen. Reporting to the Head of Strategy in The Kitchen, the Group Strategy Director will lead a team of strategists, collaborate with creative and communication leads, and act as a strategic partner to senior marketing leadership within their business unit.RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Leadership

• Lead the strategic planning process for your assigned brands in The Kitchen, identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and market differentiation.
• Learn these brands, inside and out. Provide thought leadership to help elevate brand positioning, messaging, and consumer engagement strategies.
• Help develop and maintain the long-term creative strategic vision for the business unit, ensuring alignment with overarching company objectives.Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as the primary strategic partner for Brand Communication and General Manager counterparts, ensuring alignment across creative, as well as owned, earned, and paid media channels.
  • Embed into the business' standing meetings and routines to ensure 360 understanding of the business.
  • Collaborate closely with creative, insights, and analytics teams to translate data into actionable strategies.
  • Serve as the voice of creative strategy in senior-level business unit meetings, representing The Kitchen with professionalism and expertise.Team Management
    • Manage and mentor a team of Pod Strategists and Social Managers within The Kitchen, contributing to a culture of collaboration, creativity and high performance.
    • Ensure integration and understanding of strategic insights into creative briefs and campaign planning across Kitchen work.
    • Drive accountability by setting clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans for Kitchen team members.Consumer Insights & Market Trends
      • Stay ahead of market trends, cultural shifts, and consumer behavior to proactively inform brand strategies.
      • Partner with Consumer Insights specialists to leverage research and analytics in building data-driven strategies.
      • Identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities for the business unit's portfolio of brands.Operational Excellence
        • Ensure all Kitchen strategic deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and of the highest quality.
        • Proactively address challenges, bottlenecks, and resource needs across the business unit.
        • Contribute to the broader strategic vision of The Kitchen as part of its senior leadership team.The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $168,000Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package.The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt XC arecommitted to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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