Vice President, Strategy

About Highwire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EVP, Strategy to develop and implement strategic frameworks that address clients’ business challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Support the creation of experience and engagement strategies that align with clients' business objectives, working with various internal teams (e.g., Creative, Digital, Analytics).
• Assist in driving the value story for brand experiences and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and measurable outcomes.
• Act as a co-leader on key accounts alongside client portfolio leaders, providing strategic counsel and ensuring the successful delivery of client objectives.
• Lead strategic discovery sessions, gathering insights and experience requirements to develop solutions that meet client needs.
• Partner with the Highwire Intelligence Group to ensure strategies are grounded in measurable frameworks and can be tracked for performance over time.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships, contributing to business growth through exceptional strategy execution and insights.
• Play a key role in the new business process, helping to develop engagement strategies and craft persuasive pitch narratives that resonate with prospective clients.
• Work closely with the EVP, Strategy and the business development team to pitch new ideas and expand Highwire’s client base, focusing on how strategic solutions can drive results.
• Identify opportunities for innovation within existing client relationships to expand the scope of strategic services.
• Mentor and guide junior strategists and team members, helping to elevate their strategic thinking, storytelling, and client engagement skills.
• Provide leadership in the ongoing development of the strategy function, helping to refine processes, define success metrics, and drive operational excellence.
• Foster a collaborative and empowering team culture, encouraging creativity and innovation while maintaining high standards of execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Digital, Creative, and Analytics, to ensure the seamless integration of strategy into larger client campaigns and initiatives.
• Ensure that strategy informs every aspect of client work, from creative ideation to execution, and that each project is aligned with overarching client goals.
• Work closely with the strategy and account teams to document requirements, gather insights, and develop comprehensive strategic roadmaps.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading successful client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic frameworks and deliver integrated solutions that address business challenges.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build and nurture senior-level client relationships.
• Experience working across disciplines, including digital marketing, creative, and analytics, to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Proven success in supporting new business development, including pitching strategies and driving growth within existing accounts.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience developing and guiding junior team members.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to internal teams and clients.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $175,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth. #LI-Remote