Walker Sands · 23 hours ago
Vice President, Strategy
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expWalker Sands is a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, seeking a Vice President of Strategy to lead its Strategy + Insights function. This leadership role involves mentoring teams, driving strategic excellence, and ensuring cohesive marketing strategies that deliver measurable outcomes for B2B clients.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a senior strategic advisor for executive-level clients across brand, GTM, research and integrated marketing engagements
Translate business goals into holistic strategies that balance creativity, insight and performance
Oversee strategy for high-value accounts, ensuring cohesive planning across brand, earned, owned and paid channels
Lead strategic presentations, workshops and vision-setting engagements
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through strategic foresight and performance learnings
Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver unified, insight-led marketing programs
Contribute to new business pitches with compelling strategic narratives and frameworks
Lead development of measurement frameworks that connect brand and marketing activity to business impact
Partner with analytics teams to establish KPI models that clearly demonstrate marketing’s contribution to business impact
Advance performance storytelling to make insights actionable and engaging for clients and teams
Foster innovation in research, planning and measurement to guide how B2B brands grow in a complex marketing ecosystem
Partner with the SVP, Strategy to build, mentor and inspire a top-tier strategy team that combines analytical rigor with creative curiosity
Establish systems, workflows and best practices for strategic planning, measurement and delivery
Lead a psychologically safe, inclusive environment that prioritizes collaboration, learning and professional growth
Partner with the SVP, Strategy to refine department structure, services, and staffing in alignment with agency and team goals
Serve on the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to agency vision, growth and decision-making
Partner with the SVP, Strategy to support Strategy P& management, including profitability, utilization and resourcing efficiency
Collaborate with fellow leaders to align strategy with Walker Sands’ long-term business objectives
Represent Walker Sands’ strategic point of view externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements and industry partnerships
Qualification
Required
10-12+ years of experience in strategic brand and marketing leadership within an integrated, digital or B2B agency environment
Proven experience designing integrated marketing strategies across brand, digital and demand generation
Deep understanding of B2B audiences, buyer journeys and the interplay between brand and performance
Expertise in marketing analytics, measurement frameworks and KPI development
Strong presentation, facilitation and executive communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner across disciplines
Experience managing financials, including P&L ownership, revenue forecasting, and utilization a plus
With a builder's mindset, you combine creativity, systems thinking, and operational excellence
Benefits
Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Company
Walker Sands
Walker Sands is a B2B marketing agency focused on accelerating growth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Stone-Goff Partners
2025-10-07Acquired
2019-09-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Cross
CEO
Dave Parro
CEO
Recent News
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