Highsnobiety is a brand dedicated to the latest in style, culture, and the community pushing them forward. We don't just report on what's happening — we are shaping it. From industry deep dives to product curations to our very own in-house garments, our goal is to bring you not anything and everything, but only the best of the best on all fronts. And we want you to be a part of that!
We are looking for a Strategy Director to join our team in Berlin, Amsterdam or London. The strategy team is a global unit with strategy functions across several offices. The team acts as a global ‘centre of intelligence’ and a guardian of cultural-perspective; we share a lot of work and resources and are held together with a collaborative mindset. As a Strategy Director you will bring with you a wealth of strategy and marketing experience and expertise. Prime candidates should have superior knowledge of youth/style culture, a deep understanding of brand strategy and a proven track record of developing, selling in and implementing brand marketing and brand transformation programs within business or for clients.
YOUR MISSION:
- Work with the Brand Partnerships team to achieve annual business targets through selling 360° marketing solutions to brand partners, unlocking new long-term strategic partnerships and renewing existing key accounts
- Be a lead player within the whole EU business, actively contributing to how strategy is used as we evolve as a business (this is about being agile, entrepreneurial and giving input to craft the future)
- Support the commercial team in identifying new categories and go-to-market plans to secure new business in these categories
- Develop long-term strategies and partnership roadmaps that show how Highsnobiety is creating brand and business transformation over key phases throughout the partnership
- Ensure the right strategic processes and tools are being used in the ‘post-sales’ process, so that we can track partnership success and readjust goals throughout the partnership
- Work closely with the Creative Director and creative team; collaborating in new business opportunities with briefs fueled by consumer and cultural insight
- Leverage all of our in-house insight and research capabilities to ensure we are using proprietary intelligence to unlock new opportunities in ways which differentiate us within the marketplace
- Identify, challenge and develop category specific marketing products and service offerings for our top tier brand partners
YOUR SKILLS:
- 8+ years of professional experience in the brand or marketing industry with 3+ years of managerial experience
- A problem solver who understands the intricacies of today’s media/advertising/marketing landscape and the market gaps
- An ability to - and excitement for - the opportunity to start relationships from scratch and to be able to communicate confidently with the C-suite, navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems, with a keen eye and understanding of budgets and holistic planning
- A strong ability to understand and interpret research (both quantitative and qualitative); to translate raw data with proprietary approaches into actionable strategic solutions and strategy toolkits, tailored for different industries and specific clients
- Empathy: to actively put yourself in the shoes of the person on the other side of the table; ensuring we are presenting relevant and achievable solutions to the right people, in the right way
- Flawless communication, written and presentation skills
- The ability to lead tough, strategic conversations internally and externally that navigate the needs of both Highsnobiety and the client
- A strong team player with a positive attitude and mindset
- Brilliant time management and organizational skills
- Experience in high volumes of face-to-face meetings per week
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A bright and spacious design headquarter, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U Kurfüstenstrasse
- The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
- High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
- We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops, parent friendly policies and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
- 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
- Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working option
- Access to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if needed
- Attractive employee benefits (e.g. discounts in our online shop, performance based bonus, ClassPass, access to mental health support platform Calm, bike leasing, sabbatical option)
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!!
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Highsnobiety is a global community of independent-minded creatives & professionals: Every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
