Associate Strategy Director

Location: Remote across EMEA and LATAM, with remote availability in the US; work from anywhere.

Company

hirify.global operates in the digital advertising and strategy space.

What you will do

• Lead programmatic and omnichannel strategy across the pod, including planning direction, budget allocation guidance, upsell, cross-sell, and new solution adoption.
• Build trusted client relationships and participate in RFP presentations, QBRs, and educational sessions as a senior strategic partner and subject matter expert.
• Own large custom proposals and pitch narratives, covering structure, differentiation, and client-ready storytelling.
• Mentor Strategy Managers through feedback, guidance, and shadowing to improve strategic thinking, output quality, and adoption of new tools and workflows.
• Track industry trends, AI adoption, Elevate, and emerging strategic capabilities, sharing practices that improve pod performance and client work.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in strategy and planning within agency settings.
• Deep understanding of programmatic platforms and omnichannel DSPs, including DV360, TTD, StackAdapt, Xandr, Amazon, and Yahoo.
• Proven success with major CPG clients and other key accounts, with an emphasis on communications planning.
• Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting data and providing actionable insights.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, including storytelling through PowerPoint and/or Google Slides.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in audience segmentation, creative strategy, and comprehensive media planning.
• Ability to identify practical applications for AI tools, custom assistants, and light automation in pod workflows, proposal development, research, and team efficiency; technical engineering experience is not required.

Culture & Benefits

• USD compensation.
• Fully remote work from anywhere.
• 31 days of paid time off: 21 days of annual leave and 10 days of sick leave.
• Access to learning resources and growth pathways.
• Virtual team events, including cooking classes, yoga sessions, and quizzes.
• A culture focused on trust, open communication, ownership, and results over red tape.

Hiring process

• 45-minute screening interview with a recruiter.
• Two-day test assignment.
• Up to 45-minute team interview with the potential Team Lead, followed by a final interview of up to 30 minutes with the Head of Strategy and future colleagues.
• Successful candidates receive an offer.