M+C Saatchi is building the agency model of the future. At the heart of this transformation is CEP — our global engine that unites Consulting, Experience, and Performance into one culturally powered growth platform.

We are seeking a Strategy Director to work in our Consulting space with deep FMCG expertise and a proven track record in driving innovation across consumer brands.

As a Strategy Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our vision in a key growth market. You will work closely with the Managing Director of North America to lead our Consulting division across the region, building an integrated offer that connects brand, business, and culture. 

This role is for an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on transformation, has strong FMCG credentials, and excels in Innovation Strategy — from concept to execution.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role sits within our US team, with a focus on FMCG Brand Strategy & Innovation, spanning category growth, portfolio strategy, and new product development. You will lead strategic projects for major FMCG clients, driving innovation pipelines and go-to-market strategies for new launches.

You will be an active and engaged leader within either our New York, NY or Dayton, Ohio office, responsible for leading projects from brief through to successful delivery with support from a project team.

You should have a passion for growing existing and new client relationships, while also able to roll your sleeves up and deliver. There are also opportunities for line management of more junior team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for generating 5x annual salary in net revenue from new and existing accounts.

• Cultivate relationships with new clients – networking to identify new opportunities, develop and take client briefs, lead, and deliver high-quality proposals and pitches.

• Identify opportunities for new projects and added revenue from existing clients and convert these into project work.

• Lead projects from start to finish, putting strategic thinking at the heart of the project, ensuring quality, rigor and creativity of thinking and clarity of storytelling.

• Manage the profitability of large projects, maximizing revenue or decreasing costs where appropriate, in line with our entrepreneurial spirit (tracking project workload and resources)

• Quality control – maintaining the highest standards of output, in written, visual, and verbal communications with the client, workshop environments and broader IP.

• Proactively help clients translate brand strategy into action through internal engagement workstreams.

• Represent total capabilities of CEP to the market. More specifically, this means being able to engage clients in all aspects of CEP’s capabilities from smart data solutions, upstream strategic thinking, world class design and digital/technology services.

ABOUT YOU

To unlock this opportunity, you'll demonstrate:

• Entrepreneurial Drive – Resilient, adaptable, and confident leading through ambiguity to capture opportunities. 

• Collaborative Mindset – A natural connector who thrives in cross-disciplinary, global teams.

• Curiosity & Creativity – Inquisitive, insightful, and imaginative, with the confidence to challenge convention and unlock new possibilities. 

• Role Model Leadership – An authentic leader who inspires loyalty through positivity and self-awareness, creating an environment where talent thrives. 

• FMCG Expertise – Significant experience in FMCG brand strategy and innovation, ideally across multiple categories (food, beverage, personal care, household). 

• Strategic & Commercial Acumen – Deep understanding of business and brand strategy, product/service innovation, and consumer trends driving FMCG growth. 

• Creative Problem-Solving – Ability to address brand and marketing challenges from both strategic and commercial perspectives, thinking laterally and creatively. 

• Breadth of Experience – Proven track record working on diverse brand challenges across multiple FMCG clients. 

• Business Development Skills – Evidence of success in identifying and converting new business opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive benefits package including: 20 vacation days, 401k match, annual pay reviews, flexible working, and WFH opportunities. Salary is commensurate with experience in the range of $190,000-230,000. Full time, permanent role. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP

M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

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