Associate Strategy Director

Job overview

The Associate Strategy Director role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with an anticipated annual salary of $100,000–$115,000 and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. rEvolution is a global sports marketing agency; this role supports strategy for a major pharmaceutical brand’s growing sports portfolio as well as other clients and opportunities. The director sharpens strategic marketing work by developing insights, plans, briefs, and recommendations and collaborating across agency teams. The role helps clients and partners pursue growth through sponsorship activations, brand partnerships, and integrated marketing programs.

What you'll do

• Work as a strategist on selected clients and projects with Creative and Account Directors
• develop integrated marketing plans, strategic brand work, and agency execution
• monitor cultural trends and brand approaches for client and agency insights
• use data to develop briefs, recommendations, and RFP responses
• collaborate with Analytics & Insights and Research teams
• identify creative opportunities and develop frameworks and insights
• create decks and content for pitches, presentations, and workshops
• contribute to improvements in agency strategy and processes
• maintain knowledge of agency services and client work. Requires 7–10 years as a strategist at a creative marketing agency, a bachelor’s degree, sponsorship and partnership marketing expertise, and experience with agency RFPs, briefs, and pitches. Golf and PGA experience is a plus
• pharmaceutical marketing experience is preferred but not essential.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate strategy director

hybrid

chicago il

revolution marketing

$100k–$115k/year

sports marketing

brand strategy

sponsorships

partnership marketing

pharmaceutical brand

agency pitches

data insights

401(k) match

flexible time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible time off
• paid maternity and paternity leave.

Why this role

Hybrid role with global reach; sports sponsorship and partnership strategy for a major pharmaceutical brand.

About the employer

rEvolution Marketing is hiring for this role. Industry: Advertising Agencies. Sector: 54.