rEvolution is one of the leading independent, international, and fully integrated sports marketing, consulting, and media agencies. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and research.

At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on creating award-winning brand-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our client partners that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry.

rEvolution is seeking a curious, dynamic Strategy Director to join our growing Creative Strategy team. In this role, reporting to the Senior Strategy Director, you will work cross-functionally to lead strategic work as part of integrated accounts and programs, collaborating with creative, account, operations, and business development teams to engage audiences, elevate brands, and grow client business.

You Will:

• Lead strategic work for key accounts and projects
• Partner with Creative and Account leaders to deliver integrated creative solutions and top-class execution
• Deliver inspiration to your creative partners in the form of insights gleaned from trends, cultural truths, and data
• Harness data and strategic best practices to develop insightful and actionable briefs and recommendations
• Collaborate with our Analytics & Insights and Research teams to mine data for creative inspiration
• Develop decks and content for large-scale pitches, presentations, and workshops across various clients and new business opportunities
• Help optimize the strategic, creative, and agency process as a voice of clarity and inspiration
• Stay on top of industry trends and technologies and become a resource across the agency
• Maintain a working knowledge of rEvolution services and client work to identify opportunities for growth

You Have:

• 10 years of experience working as a Strategist at a creative marketing agency
• Experience in sponsorships and partnership marketing
• Expertise in the agency RFP, briefing, and pitch process
• Demonstrated passion and interest in a variety of culture, sports, motorsports, and/or brands
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, and/or a related field
• An open mind, the ability to think conceptually, and a collaborative approach to work

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago or Detroit office, but has a global reach

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

WE ARE rEvolution

We are a unique collective of marketing experts, built to move the needle for brands looking to leverage sport to achieve their business goals. We know how to convey brand stories authentically in all arenas across three pillars, strategy, activation, and measurement, to deliver best-in-class ideas, execution and evaluation. 

Our competitive advantage starts with a sustainable business strategy coupled with a passion to succeed as a team of talented people through our culture, values, principles, and an unwavering attention to detail.

rEvolution is committed to embracing and supporting diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. By continuing to build an inclusive global agency that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, the greater our collective work will be.