So, you’re interested in becoming the next Cargonian?

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in marketing strategy and communications planning and will have proven themselves in developing successful brand experiences in the B2B space.

We are looking for a “big thinker” that can navigate a large set of data resources and possesses the ability to simplify it all into a to clear direction with insights that inspire creativity. In addition, this candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting the account team in formulating multiple marketing strategies that answer to client’s annual business goals and direction.

This position will report to the Account Services Lead and will collaboratively work with the agency’s account management, creative, digital and experiential teams acting as an internal consultant to many clients, across several brands.

The Marketing Strategist should have a dynamic personality with outstanding presentation skills and the ability to command a room while in front of internal teams, clients and new business opportunities.

• Job Specifics
  • Motivate and coach internal agency teams (account and creative) to be more strategic.
  • Act as the strategic brand shepherd from the initial client briefing through the final concepts across a variety of brands and categories.
  • Use Data to derive actionable insights that drive the overarching strategy for the brand.
  • Dive into the client’s business to quickly understand category, consumer and marketplace dynamics, as well as the competitive environment, and where and how the client makes money.
  • Be a master of getting smart fast: quantitative and qualitative, 3rd party research, online and social research, or proprietary research.
  • Be able to guide clients and non-research people through a research project and bring in and guide the proper vendors where necessary.
  • Be able to see the big picture, and then craft a plan to capitalize on it. Lead the team to see what you see, acting as the bridge between data and strong conceptual thinking.
  • Craft briefs that inspire great thinking. Write highly compelling presentations that tell a story and sell an idea, championing the role of data as both an inspiration and metric for success.
  • Coach the team throughout ideation – leading brainstorms, collaboration sessions and client workshops.
• Desired Skills/Experience
  • Have 7-10 years previous experience in a marketing/advertising agency or in-house marketing department.
  • Possess strong analytical and measurement skills.
  • Fluent in the digital/social/emergent media landscape.
  • Have and present a strong point-of-view, grounded in knowledge, with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Have a breadth of experience in multiple categories, particularly B2B, as you will work with many client teams across several brands.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, driven, and motivated by the process of creating great work for clients.

Apply via work@thecargoagency.com

At Cargo, we’re all creatives. No we don’t all use crayons, wear beanies, and write poetry. Well, some of us do. But all Cargonians need to think strategically and work creatively.

Whether you are an art director, copywriter, client engagement manager, planner, strategist, developer, project manager, designer, information architect, or even cultural observationist, we may have a role for you.

Send us a note and show us how you can think work@thecargoagency.com

Cargo, an idea generation & brand engagement firm, is always looking for interns — advertising, PR, design or development. Juniors, Seniors and above are welcome to apply.

Direct resumes, portfolios, links, etc. to work@thecargoagency.com