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Head Of Strategy

Dentsu

12 - 14 years

Mumbai

Posted: 25/02/2026

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Job Description

The purpose of this role is to manage senior strategists and planner/junior on day-to-day client strategy needs on a single account or group of accounts – guiding insight generation, creative briefs, selling narratives, strategic POVs and go-to market plans

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and lead the overall strategy for new pitches and all current accounts.
  • Build frameworks rooted in cultural insights and consumer behavior
  • Partner with creative, production, and client servicing teams to ensure strategy informs execution.
  • Identify growth opportunities in emerging platforms, content formats, and audience segments.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of strategists, planners, and analysts.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and insight-driven decision-making.
  • Ensure the team delivers compelling strategies, pitches, and recommendations consistently.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the senior strategy lead for key clients, ensuring business goals are translated into content strategies.
  • Lead presentations, workshops, and strategic conversations with clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Build long-term relationships by positioning Dentsu Amplifi as a trusted strategic partner.

Research & Insights

  • Leverage data and analytics to optimize performance and refine future content strategies.
  • Stay ahead of digital, cultural, and social media trends to keep Dentsu’s work future-forward.

Integration & Innovation

  • Ensure seamless integration of strategy across creative, influencer, content and media functions.
  • Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to strengthen our strategic capabilities.
  • Champion experimentation with new formats, technologies, and audience engagement models.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a creative mindset.
  • Deep understanding of social media ecosystems, short-form video, and audience behavior.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills for clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance long-term brand thinking with short-term performance metrics.
  • Confident in managing senior client relationships and high-stakes conversations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field.

10–12 years of experience

Location:

India - Maharashtra- Mumbai - Worli - Devchand House - Level 6

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

About Company

Dentsu is a global advertising and digital marketing agency headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the Dentsu Group Inc., one of the largest advertising and communications groups in the world. Dentsu specializes in providing integrated marketing solutions, including digital marketing, media planning, content creation, data analytics, public relations, and customer experience management. The company operates across numerous industries and markets, serving clients with innovative strategies to drive brand growth and engagement. With a strong focus on technology and creativity, Dentsu aims to deliver impactful, data-driven campaigns tailored to modern consumer behavior.

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