Marketing Strategist

Midweight Strategist

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Type: Permanent, Full-time -Hybrid 3 days in office

Sector: Strategy / Creative / Marketing

We're working with a leading creative agency operating across sport, gaming and entertainment, known for delivering culturally led, fan-first campaigns. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Midweight Strategist to their team.

THE MIDWEIGHT STRATEGIST ROLE:

As a Midweight Strategist, you'll be responsible for leading research and developing insight-driven strategies that connect brands with their audiences.

You'll work across both qualitative and quantitative research, uncovering cultural insights and translating these into clear strategic direction for campaigns.

Collaborating closely with creative, account and commercial teams, you'll play a key role in shaping campaign ideas, supporting new business pitches, and contributing to thought leadership.

MIDWEIGHT STRATEGIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 3-5 years' experience in strategy, research or a related role
• Agency experience is essential
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Ability to analyse data and turn insights into actionable strategy
• Experience with tools such as GWI, Kantar or social listening platforms
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience working across multi-channel campaigns (social, content, influencer)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience within sport, gaming, entertainment or cultural sectors
• Exposure to sponsorship or betting markets
• Experience contributing to new business pitches

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance & health cash plan
• Enhanced parental leave
• Personal development coaching
• Creative and collaborative working environment
• Additional lifestyle perks and benefits

TO BE CONSIDERED:

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