Strategist

Role Overview

We are looking for a Strategist to join our dynamic team in Dubai. Trusted to deliver project phases to the highest standard, you will primarily focus on bringing your creative strategy skills to support event concepts, but you will also support our teams on more complex strategic work for destinations and consulting for clients who seek to succeed in the experience economy, spanning entertainment, tourism, leisure, hospitality and beyond.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Developing Creative Strategy for Events Projects & Pitches
• Research, Concepts, Ideation, Content Development
• Developing rigorous strategic directions and creative platforms, creating fresh, exciting ideas with creative teams
• Conducting Research on Consulting & Destinations projects
• Delivery of discrete project phases and deliverables
• Benchmarking, Trends, Consumer research
• Delivering fresh insights to support unique concepts
• Supporting the Strategy Department Tools & Information/Reports
• Supporting Documentation for the department
• Content creation and inspiration for the wider team
• Supporting Marketing & Growth
• Ad-hoc support with Marketing activity such as communication content and assets
• Inspiration and general industry trends and reports seeking
• Analysis of local events and experiences - attending, reporting and presenting
• Supporting the Sr/Director in developing and holding the thread of the strategic narrative
• Support the Sr/Director in developing the overarching Experience Blueprint
• Presenting key deliverables to clients
  
  
  

Experience And Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Strategist in Marketing and/or Events agencies
• Fluent Arabic speaking and writing essential
• Fluent English speaking and writing essential
• Degree-level education essential
• Able to work in Riyadh , Dubai and travel to the region, including Qatar, and other GCC nations essential
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Flexibility, agility and eagerness to learn quickly are important personality qualities
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Work on world-first projects including Technology-led experiences, Tourism Developments, Regional Launches and Brand Development
• Work with some of the worlds and regions most exciting and sought for brands and entities, such as Google, NEOM, Qiddiya, Majid Al-Futtaim, Emirates Nature, VISA and a big et cetera
• Join a team of diverse, passionate, expert Strategists who operate in a regional and worldwide network
• Learning and development opportunities that will support you in becoming a strategist who can work comfortably between the commercial and artistic worlds
• Travel to exciting locations across the UAE and the region to work with our clients
  
  
  

Benefits And Perks Offered

• Comprehensive paid time off benefits
• Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Public profile and exposure increase as a thought leader and prominent talent for the office, featured in publications and as a panellist, speaker and judge in select events
• Monthly breakfasts and monthly social sessions
• Select educational support for growth and upskilling