Strategy Manager

AT A GLANCE

SVEN – The Digital 1st Agency refreshes what digital can be for you.

From fresh tech to fresh thinking, our Youth DNA brings newness, fun and purpose to make every encounter with your brand refreshing – from assets to channels, audiences to metaverses. We listen to you, surprise you, and make you award-winning. We are SVEN, Scandinavian for Youth, Digital 1st for You, Refreshing for All.

If youre a strong communicator, a certified self-starter, and a digital native with a keen eye for social trends, read on and let’s make digital refreshing today!

DIGITAL WORK MADE REFRESHING
With strong team support and guidance from leads, our content strategists plan, create, and manage our brand content across various digital platforms.

STRATEGY, CONCEPT & CAMPAIGN DIRECTION

• Defines a clear vision and provides deep insights to mentor and guide the assigned teams.
  
• Oversees consultations and executions of all media and digital efforts to ensure they are on strategy, on budget, and on schedule.
  
• Provides leadership and motivation to foster the agency’s standards of creative excellence and digital ingenuity to consistently achieve client goals.
  

DAILY GOALS:

Oversee all pitch and project requirements and ensure everything is properly managed and on track.

Assess the right team members to be involved in the different pitch and project requirements.

Define project approach, lead strategic planning and brainstorming of the team.

Lead team presentations to Creative Director to secure all necessary approvals.

Identify and monitor daily next steps on assigned requirements to ensure adherence to internal and external timelines.

Create final pitch presentations, with the support of the respective pitch teams.

Lead pitch presentations to client.

Consult on media and data-driven requirements for existing accounts whenever necessary.

Share new innovations and trends on digital for the team to experiment with

KEY ACCOUNT LEADERSHIP

• Responsible in leading the overall creative and media operations for assigned accounts - from planning to execution.
  
• Engages senior clients with an unparalleled understanding of what they need and where they can take their brands and business.
  
• Collaborates with art directors, strategy managers and digital development heads to ensure holistic and timely execution of projects.
  
• Ensures all projects have signed cost estimates and are billed accordingly.
  

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Guides and mentors the Brand Strategists providing constructive feedback on their performance and work attitude.
  
• Ensures that daily administrative tasks are delivered and executed with due diligence.
  
• Able to fairly implement and enforce company policies and is reliable in troubleshooting challenges that may also involve other departments.
  

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

• Works closely with upper management for the following:
  
• Monitor and actively manage the strategy team’s workload
  
• Ensure all projects are running smoothly and brand relationships are properly managed
  
• Continuously elevate the standard and quality of work output as well as the service provided to the clients
  

Requirements

• At least 6+ years experience in Campaign planning, brand strategy,or equivalent.
  
• Experience working in an advertising, marketing, or creative agency is a plus!
  
• Can must be willing to work on-site if required, but will otherwise have the flexibility to work from anywhere
  
  

Benefits


DIGITAL WORK MADE REFRESHING FOR YOU


Digital isn’t the easiest industry to be part of — it’s always on and always evolving. The client pressure is real, but with the right support and programs in place, you’ll know you’ve got it — and we gotchu too as part of one of only two agencies in the Philippines certified as a Great Place to Work.

BEST SUPPORT FAM

• Immerse in a supportive atmosphere with uplifting mentors and teams
  
• Vibe with us through monthly employee programs and events
  
• Get recognized for your hustle – we celebrate wins!
  

DIGITAL 1ST PRODUCTIVITY

• Level up on efficiency through Digital 1st equipment, tools, and systems.
  
• Boost your skills with in-house learning programs and company-sponsored training.
  
• Stay agile by adhering to SCRUM and Agile methodologies and rituals.
  

FULFILLING BREAKTHROUGHS

• Own your career path with regular appraisals and growth opportunities.
  
• Rotate through diverse projects, gaining exposure to different languages, frameworks, and platforms.
  
• Use your leaves in any way you like – for catching up, pursuing your passions, or contributing to the community
  
• Stay healthy and secured with HMO and life insurance, plus all-around support from different experts on mental health, nutrition, finances, and more.
  

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