Senior Strategist

We are searching for a seriously talented Senior Strategist to join our Amsterdam studio.

...have you worked in the world's best agencies?

...do you have outstanding strategic FMCG experience working with global brands?

...are you ready to level up?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT US:

• 400+ strong global design agency

• 100% independent

• 25 years young

• 8 studios around the world

Bulletproof is a creative powerhouse run by creatives—a place where liked-minded individuals come together to deliver brilliant ideas. Truly independent, we pride ourselves on shunning convention and getting sh*t done; above all, we march to the beat of our own drum. You don’t need a degree to get a job at Bulletproof: we choose talent over title and seek people with energy, passion and soul.

As a team, we blur the lines between branding, content, digital, film, innovation and packaging; all the while bringing our clients the very best of the best.

At Bulletproof we have three core beliefs:

WE BELIEVE GREAT IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD...

We believe in the power of design to influence human behaviour, affect change and pierce conventions.

WE BELIEVE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE...

That true collaborative spirit creates a compelling, infectious energy that delivers outstanding commercial results.

STAY NAÏVE…

We believe naivety keeps you relentlessly curious, open to possibilities and leads to purer, more interesting and uncharted solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Your main duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic process on allocated accounts

• Bring rigor to our strategic thinking; simplify the complex

• Demonstrate a strategic understanding across numerous different disciplines: brand positioning, brand identity, packaging, communications, shopper marketing, innovation, naming, brand architecture, tone of voice, etc.

• Undertake stakeholder interviews, consumer interviewing and focus group moderation that will inform strategic thinking

• Conduct competitor, category and semiotic analysis, identifying implications for client brands

• Generate consumer insights and consumer pen portraits

• Creative brief setting, writing, and briefing

• Compile Design Strategy presentations and create inspirational Design Platforms

• Structure workshop facilitation and brainstorming – internally and with clients

• Build valued relationships with senior client teams that aid agency dependency and business development

• Proactively deliver relevant and tailored thought-pieces or client initiatives to help meet forecasted targets

• Support Client Partners and Business Development Directors in their mining efforts

• Structure and compile pitch presentations

• Attend client briefings and first stage creative presentations

• Compile creative briefs and concept development briefs when appropriate

• Compile workshop agendas and brief required stimuli or pre-tasks

• Tone of voice and pack copy, when appropriate

• Review guidelines and toolkits in terms of structure, content and tone

• Support in building the team’s skill set and strategic prowess

• Support Client Services in strategic specific planning and forecasting

• Guide, input and support more junior members of the team members

• Effect change and influence ways of working, best practice and develop new methodologies

Requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

If you tick all of the boxes below, we could be a perfect match!

• Outstanding strategic capabilities

• Experience working with global FMCG brands

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; be flexible and responsive

• Ability to work in a team, across projects, strategy and senior team structures

• Strong relationship skills – internally and externally

• Ability to manage your support team

In line with our three core beliefs, we’re looking for people that share our community spirit and are curious enough to question the status quo. Could this be you? If so, apply below!

Benefits

Competitive benefits package