Brand Strategy Director

Accenture

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Director

18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are Accenture Song, a company that accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution, including growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. We help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology, and intelligence. As a Brand Strategy Director, you will be an expert in uncovering insights, framing opportunities, and driving creative thinking that delivers real business impact, leading strategy across integrated projects and campaigns, and fostering both client relationships and internal capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Present inspiring, original ideas grounded in insight and shaped by a clear point of view
Design and lead qualitative and quantitative research approaches that unlock opportunity
Interpret cultural, business, and human trends into actionable strategic direction
Write and deliver compelling briefs that serve as a springboard for exceptional creative
Drive integrated thinking that connects brand, communications, digital, and experience
Partner closely with creative teams throughout the development process
Ensure strategic integrity from briefing through to execution
Push for solutions that are idea-led
Translate strategy into messaging frameworks and outputs that influence consumer behavior and drive business outcomes
Serve as a day-to-day strategic lead across many projects and workstreams
Build strong client relationships based on trust, curiosity, and clear value delivery
Identify opportunities for business growth within existing accounts
Present thinking and work with confidence and clarity to senior stakeholders
Contribute to the development of junior strategists through coaching and feedback
Foster collaboration across departments, especially with creative, account, and production teams
Model proactive ownership of work, taking initiative, solving problems, and moving things forward
Contribute positively to the cultural fabric of Accenture Song, elevating the work and the people around you

Requirements

7+ years of experience in brand, creative, or communications strategy including shaping integrated campaigns and brand platforms from start to finish
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of mentoring others and managing complex work
Deep understanding of consumer behavior, marketing dynamics, and cultural trends
B2B experience
A strong point of view on culture

Nice to Have

Experience leading strategy and/or marketing programs in a complex business and enterprise marketing environment
Strong strategic planning skills: good researcher and shepherd of strategic ideas in design and client review processes
Experience building out assets for client workshops and business development
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with limited guidance

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description

Benefits & Perks

Information on benefits is available here

Working at Accenture

The description emphasizes collaboration, proactive ownership, mentorship, and contributing positively to the cultural fabric of Accenture Song, fostering a creative and supportive work environment.

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