VML

Strategist

Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Work style not stated

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  • EmployerVML
  • LocationMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employer posted

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on  LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Il contesto

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VML è alla ricerca di un* Strategist da inserire all’interno del reparto strategico di Milano.

La persona si unirà al team nello sviluppo di strategie di brand e comunicazione per clienti italiani e internazionali, contribuendo a trasformare obiettivi di business e di marketing in direzioni strategiche chiare, rilevanti e attivabili.

Lavorerà a stretto contatto con i team Account, Creativo, Data e Social, rappresentando un punto di riferimento strategico sia per il team interno sia per il cliente.

Cosa farai

  • Analizzare scenario competitivo, mercato, categoria, consumatori e dinamiche culturali.
  • Analizzare la marca, il suo posizionamento, i valori, la purpose e gli asset distintivi.
  • Definire target, audience, consumer insight e opportunità di rilevanza per il brand.
  • Individuare, interpretare e tradurre trend culturali, sociali, tecnologici e di consumo in opportunità strategiche.
  • Integrare dati, ricerche qualitative e quantitative, social listening e fonti di intelligence per costruire insight solidi.
  • Sviluppare posizionamenti, brand proposition, territori strategici, piattaforme di comunicazione e linee guida creative.
  • Tradurre gli obiettivi di business e comunicazione in brief creativi, documenti strategici, presentazioni e punti di vista.
  • Presentare e sostenere le raccomandazioni strategiche di fronte a interlocutori senior, facilitando momenti di confronto e workshop.
  • Collaborare con team multidisciplinari, contribuendo all’allineamento tra strategia, creatività e execution.
  • Supportare la crescita e lo sviluppo di figure più junior, condividendo metodo, competenze e best practice.
  • Contribuire a gare, progetti di new business e attività di thought leadership dell’agenzia.

Cosa cerchiamo

  • Esperienza, indicativamente 5+ anni, in agenzie creative o di comunicazione, società di consulenza strategica, brand consultancy o contesti analoghi.
  • Esperienza comprovata nello sviluppo di strategie di brand e comunicazione, preferibilmente su progetti integrati e per clienti italiani e internazionali.
  • Capacità analitiche e di pensiero strategico.
  • Ottima conoscenza dei principali strumenti e approcci di ricerca, analisi competitiva, audience intelligence e trend analysis.
  • Dimestichezza con linguaggi, piattaforme e trend social, unita alla capacità di distinguere i fenomeni realmente rilevanti dal semplice rumore di fondo.
  • Capacità di scrittura, sintesi e storytelling.
  • Ottime capacità di presentazione, gestione del cliente e facilitazione di workshop.
  • Capacità di lavorare efficacemente in team multidisciplinari.
  • Autonomia nella gestione di più progetti, priorità e scadenze in contesti rapidi e dinamici.
  • Curiosità, apertura mentale e interessi multidisciplinari.
  • Ottima conoscenza dell’italiano e dell’inglese, sia scritto sia parlato.

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The Gross Annual Pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This reflects part of our broader group's compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role our offer will be determined based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

The employment contract will be governed by CCNL Aziende del Terziario distribuzione e Servizi.

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€35.000—€42.000 EUR

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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