Associate Strategy Director

rEvolution

. Join a team of strategists and introduce new thinking, challenge norms, evolve processes, and elevate agency work .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic brand development, sponsorships, and partnership marketing, with a strong ability to leverage data for insights and recommendations. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing plans and innovative solutions.

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Strategic Brand DevelopmentSponsorship MarketingPartnership MarketingAgency RFP ProcessCreative Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Strategic ThinkingData AnalysisBrief DevelopmentPresentation DevelopmentMarketing Strategy

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachConceptual ThinkingOpen Mindset

Industry Keywords

Creative Marketing AgencyGolf MarketingPGAPharmaceutical MarketingCultural Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a team of strategists and introduce new thinking, challenge norms, evolve processes, and elevate agency work
Serve as a dedicated Strategist on select clients and projects
Work with Creative and Account Directors to deliver integrated marketing plans, strategic brand work, and targeted agency execution
Monitor cultural trends and novel brand approaches to generate insights
Use data to develop briefs, recommendations, and RFP responses
Collaborate with Analytics & Insights and Research teams
Identify opportunities for creative exploration and strengthen proposed concepts
Develop decks and content for pitches, presentations, and workshops
Voice agency challenges and opportunities to evolve strategic thinking and processes
Maintain knowledge of rEvolution services and client work to identify agency opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of experience working as a Strategist at a creative marketing agency with a proven track record guiding strategic thinking for brands, sponsorships, partnerships, and activations
A bachelor’s degree
Expertise in sponsorships and partnership marketing – experience in golf and PGA is a plus
Interest and enthusiasm for golf specifically, as well as sports, fandom, events, and pop culture
Experience in pharmaceutical marketing, is preferred, but not essential
Expertise in the agency RFP, briefing, and pitch process
An open mind, the ability to think conceptually, and a collaborative approach to work
Hybrid role based in the Chicago office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual, discretionary bonus
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
401k w/ Company Match
Flexible time off policy
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage