Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Director, Strategic Planning
Golin Dallas is seeking a culture driven strategic planner who is passionate about using data and trends to create compelling creative strategy for some of the biggest brands in culture today such as a multi-national software company and a top-tier global consumer brand. The ideal candidate is big idea thinker who can thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
He/she/they must have a passion for conducting strategic research, solving problems, discovering cultural shifts and macro trends, monitoring trends, inspiring creativity, anticipating questions and creating actionable plans.
As a strategic planner you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a community of 225 trendspotters, planners, strategists, analysts, and creatives across the global network.
This position will report directly to the Head of Planning in the Dallas office and partner across all g4 communities including creative, media and account management.
Requirements:
Growth Opportunities:
In this role, you will have direct access to seasoned professionals who - will not only inspire your work - but who will partner with you to grow your career at Golin for the long term. One thing you'll learn about Golin is people stay for both the people and the agency's willingness to help you explore your passions.
Who We Are:
Golin is a progressive public relations agency designed to reach the profoundly diverse market. Inclusion is a core value for Golin and we are focused on establishing a culture that is intentionally inclusive, potently diverse and uncompromisingly equitable. Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content, to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy and innovative measurement. Golin aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey through our collaborative G4 Model to deliver maximum impact for clients. Our roster includes many of the largest CPG, retail, food, healthcare technology and consumer service companies in the world.
Please note: This role is located in Dallas, but we are open to considering qualified remote candidates in other locations at this time.
Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.
Salary range: $94,000- $165,000
Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.
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