Dentsu

SeniorStrategist

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia FULL TIME
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

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