Associate Director, Strategy (Pre Sale)
At Viral Nation, we specialize in building social-first ecosystems for brands to connect with the modern consumer journey. Our integrated solutions align strategy, talent, media, and technology with culturally relevant creativity to scale the world's fastest-growing digital brands. Viral Nation offers a fluid, creative, and growth-oriented environment that will support your ambitions to apply your talents in an open, collaborative, and fast-paced culture. Our ability to stay at the forefront of the industry has fueled our success and will guide us in paving the path forward. We're driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver strategies, and we're just getting started.
While we continuously exceed our goals, we need your help our success is only as great as our people. Strong performance leads to high expectations, and we must keep raising the bar!
What You'll Do Here :
- Lead and direct proposal development processes, ensuring seamless project management and delivering exceptional client outcomes
- Design and implement training programs to equip team members with cutting-edge skills and adapt to evolving industry trends
- Develop strategic resource planning frameworks to optimize team capacity, balance workloads, and maintain high-quality deliverables
- Architect integrated marketing strategies that leverage multi-channel approaches to achieve measurable client success and business growth
- Provide strategic advisory to clients C-suite executives and internal stakeholders, translating complex challenges into actionable, innovative solutions
- Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure consistent alignment with client objectives and brand strategies
- Lead the development of frameworks and processes to streamline strategic collaboration across departments and enhance efficiency
- Identify and capitalize on business opportunities through a deep understanding of market trends, client needs, and competitive landscapes
- Drive the creation of compelling pitch materials that articulate strategic visions and showcase the value of proposed campaigns.
You'll Need To Have :
7+ years of experience at an agency working within the social, creative, business development, and / or strategy spaces4+ years of experience managing a team of 2 or more direct reportsExtensive experience in all areas of marketing, specifically social, content, and influencer marketingProven track record in developing and presenting executive-level projects and pitches to C-suite leadershipA proven track record of developing successful social-first strategies and campaigns for a wide range of clients and handling large budget opportunities for Fortune 500 companiesEntrepreneurial spirit and a passion for innovationA visionary mindset with the ability to turn thought-starters into fully integrated strategies, pitch decks and campaignsStrong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related fieldExperience working directly with brands and at agenciesViral Nation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our agency. Viral Nation welcomes applications from people with visible and non-visible disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruiting and selection process.