Director – Commercial Strategy

dentsu Austria

. Lead portfolio planning for a major consumer brand portfolio .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $136,850 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in portfolio management, brand architecture, and commercial analytics, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. Proven leadership in guiding teams and collaborating across functions to drive strategic growth in consumer brands.

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Portfolio ManagementCommercial AnalyticsTeam LeadershipAdvanced ExcelData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementBrand ArchitectureCommercial AnalyticsData AnalysisAnalytical ModelsDecision FrameworksSyndicated DataRetailer DataSQLPython

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailFlexibilityMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ExcelBI Tools

Industry Keywords

Consumer BrandBeverage AlcoholShopper MarketingRetail StrategyE-commerceCategory ManagementBelow-the-Line Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead portfolio planning for a major consumer brand portfolio
Own analytical tools informing portfolio recommendations
Frame business questions and adapt analysis to client objectives, market conditions and data changes
Pressure-test findings against market reality, category dynamics and brand strategy
Translate complex analysis into commercially grounded recommendations
Work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources and identify gaps and anomalies
Partner with the Retail & Shopper Strategy Lead on shopper, retail and channel strategy
Collaborate with creative, media, data and retail teams to connect strategy to activation
Serve as senior commercial voice with brand, category, sales and customer marketing leaders
Define success measures and feed results into future decisions
Build and mentor strategists and analysts
Support business growth through commercial rigor in new clients and opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in commercial, brand or portfolio strategy at an agency, consultancy or CPG company
3+ years leading teams
Beverage alcohol experience is a strong plus
Deep strategic expertise across portfolio management, brand architecture, growth strategy and category management
Business insights/commercial analytics background
Below-the-line/shopper/commerce strategy experience
Ability to interrogate large datasets and build decision frameworks
Advanced Excel is essential
SQL, Python, R or BI tools are a plus
Hands-on experience with syndicated, panel and retailer data
Track record of building or managing analytical models or planning frameworks
Working knowledge of shopper marketing, retail and channel strategy across in-store, on-premise and e-commerce
Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior clients
Ability to collaborate in a matrixed agency
Flexibility to meet company and client needs, including possible office attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Flexible working arrangements
In-person collaboration and hub-office work model
Remote designation may be available for employees outside a commutable range, depending on the role and business needs