Group Strategy Director

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who we are looking for:

This is an exciting opportunity to support one of WPP’s critically top clients, Colgate Palmolive. At WPP|CP we’re reframing traditional planning for a more connected age. We have assembled a talented and diverse team of experts and are looking for a Group Strategy Director who will be an active part of this growing global group.

Do you:

• People watch without being creepy?
• Get irritated when people confuse data points with insights?
• See an ad and immediately try to reconstruct the brief & insight that inspired the work?
• Live for the presentations where it’s impossible to tell where the strategy ends and the creative begins?
  
  
  

If the answer is “yes,” then you might be our next Group Strategy Director.

About the Client:

WPP | CP group leads the ecosystem that serves Colgate-Palmolive and its many diverse units around the world. The group works across multiple WPP agencies to ensure the best talent, expertise and resources are leveraged to meet and exceed our client’s needs.

Colgate-Palmolive is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. As CP (a client of WPP’s for over three decades), reimagines how they will help to shape a better future for all, the team at WPP | CP is a key partner in leaning into this greater purpose. There has never been a more exciting time to join the talented team dedicated to partnering with this globally recognized top brand and company in their transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Lead a small group of fearless planners across a number of key national accounts
• Inspire great work and strategically bring it to life
• Advocate for people, actual people, for our creatives and clients
• Collaborate with other groups to identify and bring to life holistic, people-focused strategies across the entire audience journey.
• Write and deliver written and visual creative briefs
• Help influence and refine the vision for the brands they serve
• Create confidence with each and every client interaction
• Influence and challenge co-workers, partners and clients
  
  
  

You’re right for this job if:

• You believe brevity is a virtue
• You love the guts and glory of the creative process and get your hands dirty alongside the creative team
• You can bring a contrary point of view without being a career curmudgeon
• You’ve got 10-15 years’ experience in an insights or planning role
• You’ve got a depth of experience with consumer goods with a clear focus on retail strategies
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
  
  
  

WPP|CP Promise

At WPP | CP, we promise you a workplace experience that goes beyond the ordinary. As a dynamic team dedicated to partnering with one of the world's most loved brands, we are committed to your boundless career growth, customized development, inclusive collaboration, and meaningful contribution.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$100,000—$230,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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