5+ years in a consulting or strategy role at a US-based firm or agency
Exceptional presentation skills for both in-person and virtual settings
Experience leading client strategy workshops with interactive elements
Strong interpersonal skills for guiding cross-functional teams
Proficient in creating presentation decks using Canva
Interest in influencer/creator/social media space is essential
Responsibilities
Lead strategy for 1-2 major accounts, acting as a trusted advisor
Conduct client workshops to analyze past performance and plan future strategies
Design and prepare for in-person or virtual strategy workshops
Provide feedback to cross-functional partners on workshop content
Deliver monthly newsletters highlighting campaign performance and industry trends
Contribute to new business pitches by interpreting client briefs and RFPs
Structure and present proposal decks to potential clients
Benefits
Hybrid work model based in New York City
Opportunities for travel to client locations
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Focus on professional development and learning
Engagement with industry trends and innovative marketing strategies
Full Job Description
Client Strategy Lead
The responsibility of the Client Strategy Lead is to act as a trusted strategic advisor to Linqia's biggest customers, helping brands grow and become more sophisticated in their influencer marketing efforts.
What You'll Do
Ongoing: lead strategy for 1-2 of Linqia's biggest accounts:
Act as a trusted advisor on all things influencer marketing, deepening Linqia's relationship with these clients and growing these accounts
Run client workshops, aka Linqia Lookouts, digging into past performance, bringing inspiration from across the industry, and planning for the future
Schedule, design, prepare for, and lead in-person or virtual client strategy workshops in the tristate area or elsewhere in the US
Give feedback to cross-functional partners (e.g. creative strategists, creative coordinators, strategic accounts managers, media and measurement strategists, talent partners) on their workshop inputs
Finalize workshop decks, in partnership with a dedicated presentation designer
Collect, interpret, and apply external and internal feedback on Linqia Lookout sessions
Oversee ongoing competitive monitoring and relevant trendspotting
Deliver monthly client newsletters, surfacing influencer campaign performance data, industry trends, and competitive activity
As needed: contribute to new business pitches:
Interpret briefs, RFPs, and conversations with brand marketers to accurately diagnose their influencer marketing needs
Design brand-specific strategic approaches to annual influencer marketing plans, including allocating budgets, devising channel strategies, and creating account-level learning agendas
Brief internal teams (e.g., creative, talent, media and measurement) on their inputs for new business proposals
Structure proposal decks (in Canva), utilizing Linqia templates and design resources as needed
Present new business pitches to potential clients, virtually or in-person (alongside Sales, Creative, and other cross-functional partners, as needed)
You'll also work to embody Linqia's core values:
Be human.
Act like an owner.
Move fast and learn from it.
Create great experiences.
Be a problem solver.
Data wins.
Ideal Qualifications
5+ years experience in a consultant and/or strategy role at a US-based consulting firm or agency
Stellar presentation skills (in person and virtually), with experience traveling for work
Experience running/playing a leading role in client strategy workshops, including designing and facilitating interactive exercises
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, allowing you you to guide cross-functional teams and ensure delivery against timelines
Ability to create presentation decks from templates (we work in Canva)
Experience in the influencer/creator/social media space is preferred, but not required; strong interest in the industry is crucial
Location
New York City (hybrid) with occasional travel for work required
About Linqia
The Conrad Seipp Brewing Company was established in 1854 by German immigrant Conrad Seipp in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery is notable for its prolific use of advertising, making it one of the most successful breweries of its era. It survived through Prohibition, but ultimately closed in 1933.
