Dentsu

SeniorStrategist

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Strategist at Dentsu. Skills: Cultural Strategy, Brand Strategy, AI Tools, Saudi Culture. Develop strategic frameworks. Develop communication platforms”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Synthesize information faster; Identify patterns; Explore emerging behaviors and trends; Synthesize market data; Explore behavioral patterns; Strategic exploration

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7–10 years of strategy or planning experience within an agency or consultancy environment, experience working on Saudi-based brands and campaigns, Deep understanding of Saudi culture, social behavior, and consumer trends, Experience across brand, digital, social, and integrated communications, Naturally curious about culture, people, and behavioral shifts, strategic thinker with clear storytelling ability, Confident presenting to senior clients and leadership teams, Collaborative and proactive under pressure, Deeply connected to Saudi culture, with awareness of regional nuances and sensitivities

Nice to Have

Arabic speaking is highly preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop strategic frameworks

Develop communication platforms

Translate consumer insight

Translate cultural understanding

Lead audience research

Lead competitive audits

Identify shifts in Saudi culture

Identify shifts in entertainment

Identify shifts in social behavior

Identify shifts in digital consumption

Build strategic narratives

Work closely with Creative Directors

Work closely with Art Directors

Work closely with Designers

Work closely with Copywriters

Shape campaign territories

Shape messaging platforms

Shape brand storytelling

Ensure work is culturally grounded

Ensure work is relevant

Contribute to pitches

Contribute to workshops

Contribute to client presentations

Use AI tools for research

Use AI tools for synthesis

Use AI tools for data

Use AI tools for patterns

Leverage AI tools for forecasting

Leverage AI tools for mapping

Leverage AI tools for exploration

Integrate emerging technologies

Present strategic thinking

Mentor junior strategists

Mentor junior planners

Turn complex information into insights

Maintain strategic rigor

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, and Copywriters throughout campaign development; Collaborative and proactive under pressure

Communication Scope

Clear storytelling ability; Present strategic thinking confidently to senior stakeholders and clients; Turn complex information into clear, inspiring, and actionable insights

Full Job Description

The purpose of this role is to work with strategy lead to craft strategic outputs including creative briefs, research reports and analyses, selling narratives, strategic POVS and go-to market plans **Job Description:** **Role Overview** We are looking for a Senior Strategist with a deep understanding of Saudi culture, consumer behavior, and the evolving social landscape of the Kingdom. This role goes beyond writing presentations and research decks — you will help shape brand positioning, campaign platforms, and creative opportunities grounded in real cultural insight. You should understand how Saudis think, communicate, consume, and engage across generations and regions. From luxury and entertainment to government, youth culture, and technology, you will help ensure the work is strategically sharp and culturally authentic. AI tools are part of your strategic process, helping you synthesize information faster, identify patterns, and explore emerging behaviors and trends. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Cultural & Brand Strategy** • Develop strategic frameworks and communication platforms for brands operating across Saudi Arabia and the GCC • Translate consumer insight and cultural understanding into actionable creative opportunities • Lead audience research, trend analysis, and competitive audits • Identify shifts in Saudi culture, entertainment, social behavior, and digital consumption patterns • Build strategic narratives that inspire creative teams and clients alike **2\. Creative Collaboration** • Work closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, and Copywriters throughout campaign development • Help shape campaign territories, messaging platforms, and brand storytelling • Ensure all work is culturally grounded and relevant to Saudi audiences • Contribute to pitches, workshops, and client-facing strategic presentations **3\. AI-Powered Strategic Thinking** • Use AI and LLM tools to accelerate research, synthesize market data, and explore behavioral p

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