Strategy Director (Seller / Doer) - Hybrid Los Angeles

Who We Are

Hall & Partners is a team of unconventional thinkers, obsessed with how marketing influences the relationship between people, brands and culture. Born out of ad land, we are the insight agency known for weaving creativity with science.

We distill data through a strategic lens to reveal ‘uncommon insights’ – human truths tailored to individual brands, not black box data available to the masses. We partner with clients to shape brand strategy and optimize brand and campaign performance. Our award-winning approach amplifies insights across every business area, propelling marketing decision-making to create an unmatched competitive advantage.

Now part of the Escalent group of companies, along with C Space, this is a great time to join Hall & Partners due to an expanded offering and broadened client base to expand our reach.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Strategy Director with a passion for brand and consumer marketing research to join our team. While prior experience in executing custom research is required, we welcome candidates with a passion for new business and client growth.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Fuel your passion for business development and strategic client relationship management with the support of experienced senior leaders
• Collaborate with brand research experts to design and execute best-in-class research programs
• Oversee and coach others to deliver insights that delight clients and drive organic growth.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.
• Has a background in brand-related marketing research or closely related experience willing to develop expertise in this space.
• Is eager to learn how to build and manage client relationships at a senior level.
• Is open to mentorship and coaching, and excited to grow into a leadership role.

If you’re entrepreneurial, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in your strategic career journey, we’d love to hear from you.

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000. If this is not the right range for you, please check out our other openings. This is a hybrid role with the expectation of working in-person at the Playa Vista, Los Angeles office 1 day per week with the team.

Responsibilities:

There are five core capability areas that a Strategy Director at H&P delivers on

1. Client Builder - Building valuable relationships with clients You build strong relationships and act as a strategic partner to your clients, shaping their strategy to increase business performance. You are an expert in your client’s businesses, strategy and planning process, anticipating and acting on their needs.
2. Business Developer – Driving business growth with commercial acumen You are responsible for overall revenue and business development with new and existing clients, leveraging your own network and delivering on organic growth and cross-selling opportunities. You play a lead role in effective pitch processes and secure new clients or projects through the creation of superior proposals. You proactively build fame for H&P with clients, agencies and the Escalent network, demonstrating thought-leadership on brand and communications.
3. Expert in craft - Doing the day job brilliantly A Director at H&P is an expert in answering client’s strategic business questions and inspiring action through superior insight design, analysis and storytelling. You are an inspiring presenter and effectively coach your team to deliver a superior client experience and provide fresh insight that impacts decision making.
4. Team Player – Giving and getting the best from the team As a team leader, you prioritize team motivation and development, aligning and developing your people to deliver against the growth goals and our business strategy. You create a collaborative working culture and empower your team to deliver superior client service and quality work. You also contribute to company initiatives that have an impact on growth.
5. Role model - Embodying H&P Values to build meaning for our clients and people The Hall & Partner values are all about being Creative, Curious, Courageous and Collaborative, all grounded in a strong Community. We expect all our people to demonstrate and work by these values every day.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a proactive, positive leader with a large network of brand and marketing contacts and proven track record of business development.
• We want someone who can grow our client roster and inspire and lead teams to deliver growth and our business vision.
• 8+ years of experience in custom brand and marketing research & insight is a must
• Inspiring team leader and coach with strong emotional intelligence.
• Commercially-focused and able to create and sell broad thinking and innovative solutions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills. Able to lead and prioritize to deliver outstanding quality on time.
• Outstanding presentation and storytelling skills.
• Highly motivated and driven, with a hunger to win and grow our business.
• Able to travel as the job requires.

What We Offer You

We believe we have a unique culture. It’s a difficult thing to put into words but it’s all about being challenging yet treating each other with respect. We are naturally curious, and we love to learn and discover new things.

We nurture opinions and really respect people who have a point of view and aren’t afraid to share their thinking. We work as teams and responsibilities sit with everyone in that team, whatever their job title. A can-do attitude goes a long way in our business, and we don't tolerate egos!

We are passionate about helping our people to learn, stretch and grow. We want this to be a place where people feel challenged, as well as guided and supported. When you are not learning from some of the smartest people in insight, you can also take advantage of our Learn training program and attend interactive training sessions and “OutsideIn” sessions with industry experts, that build your skills for the future.

Compensation, Benefits, and Culture

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
• 401k with Company Match
• Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity, including adoption
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000
• Must be able to commute to the Playa Vista, Los Angeles office 1 day/week

Hall & Partners is an equal opportunity employer and recognize the importance of a truly diverse workforce. Our teams possess a rich mixture of talent where everyone’s contribution is encouraged and valued

We maintain an Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Anti-Harassment Policy to inform, guide and encourage equal opportunities practices within the Company. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief.