Associate Partner, Head of Strategy
The Associate Partner, Head of Strategy at VSA Partners will lead strategic initiatives across client engagements and new business opportunities, serving as a steward of VSA’s strategic voice internally, with clients, and in the market. This role is pivotal in shaping brand direction, driving growth, and ensuring integrated solutions that connect creativity with media. VSA Partners is a leading brand and marketing agency within the Meet The People network, offering a full range of integrated capabilities—branding, advertising, data science, and technology.
Key responsibilities include defining and articulating brand and marketing strategies for diverse clients, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading strategic development for pitches and new business opportunities, and collaborating with True Media Services to align creative and media strategies. The role also involves advancing measurement practices tied to outcomes and impact, championing responsible use of AI in research and optimization, mentoring a team of strategists, and ensuring integration of creativity, media, and measurement for holistic solutions.
Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in brand or marketing strategy leadership roles, a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives for major brands, and expertise in integrated marketing and media collaboration. Experience in establishing measurement and effectiveness frameworks, fluency in AI and emerging technologies as strategic tools, exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for C-suite audiences, and strong leadership and team development capabilities are also required. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $275,000 annually. VSA Partners is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees, celebrating diversity, and offering a culture of collaboration and accountability. As an independent agency, VSA provides the agility, transparency, and speed that today’s clients demand, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.