Senior Strategist

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands&nbsp;that drive growth. Guided by a&nbsp;<strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100.&nbsp;VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.&nbsp;</p> <p>VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on  <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&amp;m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&amp;s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&amp;e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;#WeAreVML.</p></div><p><strong>Senior Strategist&nbsp;</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Company:</strong> VML<br><strong>Working Model:</strong> Hybrid working<br><strong>Location:</strong> Sea Containers office, London, SE1</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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&amp;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.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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, building connected brands that drive growth for our clients. We do this by leveraging our three core practices: Brand Experience, Customer Experience and Commerce. Within these practices, we offer expertise across communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, data, production and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.</p> <h2>The Role</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">As a <strong>Senior Strategist</strong>, you'll be an important strategic voice within the team, working closely with Client Services, Creative, Data, Media and other specialist disciplines to turn business and customer challenges into clear, effective solutions.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll work on one of our major Pan-European automotive accounts, helping develop strategy across the customer journey — from brand consideration and lead generation through to lifecycle CRM, digital experiences and retail activations.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be involved from brief through to delivery, using customer understanding, data, research and cultural insight to develop strong strategic thinking and give creative teams a clear direction. You'll also help ensure the work remains connected to the client's wider commercial objectives.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a hands-on role, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and workstreams while working closely with senior members of the strategy team.

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