FWD People ยท 10 hours ago
Associate Strategy Director
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expFWD People is a full-service strategic marketing agency focused on the health and non-profit sectors. As an Associate Strategy Director, you will support the development of strategic plans and collaborate with teams to create compelling recommendations for clients while driving growth and fostering positive change.
Brand MarketingPhotographySEOUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Support strategic growth initiatives. Conducting research, synthesizing insights, and contributing to the development of strategic recommendations
Assist in designing and preparing workshops, product, portfolio, or go-to-market planning, with increasing facilitation responsibility over time
Develop clear, compelling presentations that communicate insights, opportunities, and strategic directions
Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies (including AI) to help inform client strategies
Build a deep understanding of client businesses, audiences, challenges, and competitive landscapes across a wide range of health and B2B categories
Apply systems thinking to help map brand architecture, customer journeys, and product ecosystems with guidance from senior team members
Support client conversations by preparing materials, structuring thinking, and helping senior strategists guide clients through strategic processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with accounts, creative, and digital to ensure connected, insight-driven work
Contribute to new business efforts through research, slides, and early strategic framing
Help shape internal processes and bring new thinking into how we approach strategy and work across the agency
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, account planning, or a related discipline within agencies or consulting firms
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to synthesize information into clear insights and recommendations
Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, with growing confidence in narrative building
Experience creating client-ready presentations and communicating ideas visually
Curiosity, openness, and a desire to stretch into new industries and strategic frameworks
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment; comfortable rolling up your sleeves and adapting quickly
A positive, team-oriented approach and a desire to help build something (and have fun doing it)
Collaborative, curious, and pragmatic with a balance of big-picture vision and hands-on execution
Ownership without ego. You're energized by bringing clarity to complex challenges and inspiring others to do their best work
Preferred
Experience in Healthcare, BioTech, Diagnostics, or B2B is a plus
Animal Health experience is a bonus, not a requirement
Benefits
25 days off per year + 16 paid holidays
Matching 401(k)
Medical, dental & vision
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Home office setup
Yearly team retreats
Comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching
Yearly professional development stipend
Company
FWD People
Fwd People provides brand strategy, marketing automation, web design, and development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Emmet Gustafson
Co-Founder
Charlotte Forshaw
Founder
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