Strategy Director - Media & Creative

Responsibilities

• Lead senior client relationships across Marketing, Media, Insights, and C-suite stakeholders for key local and global accounts.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner, advising on media strategy, campaign effectiveness, and creative performance.
• Drive commercial growth by identifying and converting cross-sell and upsell opportunities within a portfolio of accounts.
• Translate complex data and campaign intelligence into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional account teams, setting strategic direction and ensuring high-quality client delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Media, Creative, Marketing, Consulting, or Insights.
• Proven track record of managing and growing large, strategic client relationships.
• Deep expertise in media, advertising, and market research.
• Experience in a senior advisory or strategy role, influencing C-level decision-making.
• Proven leadership experience in mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong network within the Dutch media and marketing industry.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a strong on-site presence and conduct regular client visits.

Benefits

• A senior role with significant strategic and commercial impact working with leading global brands.
• Opportunity to utilize innovative solutions like LIFT+ Powered by THX and LINK AI.
• Flexible working environment within an ambitious and entrepreneurial international team.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive plan.
• Strong secondary benefits package.

About the Company

Kantar is the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business. We combine meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to help the world’s most influential brands understand how people think and act, enabling them to shape their future marketing strategies.