Praytell is seeking a Senior Vice President, Strategy to partner with our Head of Strategy to drive the next evolution of the agency’s strategy and planning offering. We work with some incredible brands that we’re lucky enough to call client partners across various practice groups from Clairol to DICK’S Sporting Goods, Gallo, Medtronic, Sonos and more, and we’re looking for a strategy leader to support our agency’s creative work and develop our wonderful team of strategists. Please note that candidates will be selected for interviews the first week of January.
As Senior Vice President, Strategy, you will be:
- Leading the growth of Praytell’s Strategy services to deliver award-winning, competitive integrated campaigns
- Managing all aspects of the department such as talent development, processes and deadlines
- Sharing real-time guidance on industry trends keeping agency leaders informed of market shifts
- Working closely with other department and practice group leaders to drive agency growth, efficiency and profitability
- Overseeing delivery of highly strategic and impactful plans, insights and brand campaigns to C-level clients
- Partnering with the New Business team to drive strategy, research, creative brief, insights and narrative development for new business pitches, as well as supporting in presentation deliverables
- Serve as a mentor and teacher to inspire and develop talent, as well as leading recruiting and cultural programs for the Strategy department
- Participating in Praytell’s Executive Leadership Team and Project Worldwide inter-agency Strategy Council to drive business growth
Experience you have:
You have at least 12 years of experience in brand strategy and planning within an agency setting, demonstrating expertise in at least two or more of the following industries: alcohol, lifestyle, beauty, sports or tech. Agency experience is a requirement for this position; public relations/communications agency experience is preferred.
You have the ability to combine strategy skills and frameworks with brand communications and public relations fluency.
You have a track record of successful new business leadership and campaign strategy leadership of award-winning work.
You are exceptional at delivering compelling presentations, captivating potential clients to secure partnerships and opportunities.
You've been a people manager for at least 5 years, and you're comfortable developing internal processes and effectively managing resources to drive team efficiency and performance.
You embody a people-first leadership style, characterized by a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring, coaching, and nurturing employee growth.
You have extensive experience with martech tools and stack development.
Equally as important, you are:
Meticulous and well organized
Flexible and adaptable
Collaborative and a team player
A creative thinker and problem solver
Ambitious and entrepreneurial
Inquisitive and eager to learn
Honest and ethical
Committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace
Salary Range: $225,000 - $250,000
Medical, dental and vision insurance with a no employee contribution option which means nothing comes out of your pocket
Employee stock ownership plan where you receive company shares for every year you work here
Traditional and Roth 401K with employer contribution
Four-day workweek
Flexible time off (FTO), more than a dozen company-paid holidays and mental health days
Employee assistance program spanning mental health, financial and legal support for you and your family
Paid Parental leave
Fertility support programs
And more!
Interview Process
- Submit Application
- Phone Screen (30 minutes)
- Team Interview (1 hour)
- Final Interview (30-45 minutes)
- Offer
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people at our company and do not discriminate. Period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with federal law requirements, and because it’s the right thing to do. We comply with the applicable state and local law governing non-discrimination in employment in every single one of our locations, and we prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
