Manager, Business Consultancy

We are Assembly, the modern global media agency that’s part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re purpose-led through our core, and we help brands build connections with people through culturally relevant media experiences. We’re at the cutting edge of data and tech-driven marketing, and we believe brand and performance media can work together to drive breakthrough business growth.  
ICYMI: Assembly was named Ad Age’s first-ever Purpose-Led Agency of the Year atop the 2022 Ad Age A-List! 
We are seeking an experienced Manager in Business Consultancy to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a strategic and data driven role. As an integral part of our team, the Manager will play a key role in supporting the development of client business strategy and marketing/media plans.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal teams to identify industry, category, consumer and competitor trends and support the development of client business strategy and marketing/media plans 
Understand media key performance indicators to help determine and predict sales performance  
Conduct media analyses, in collaboration with activation teams, to identify performance trends, recommend optimizations, & uncover larger business implications 
Identify competitive and market research opportunities to further client’s marketing strategy 
Uncover consumer audience insights and provide recommendations for media target 
Support team where needed to 
Understand, track and trend consumer, business, and marketing performance trends 
Through analysis, gather needed information and determine root cause of trends/changes to help provide recommendations and formulate an approach to challenges and gathers 
Extract and analyze performance data with aim to optimize media and help clients attain acquisition and or retention goals 
Become knowledgeable of Assembly’s consultancy projects and products 
Requirements
2-3+ years of experience in a strategic and data driven role 
Basic knowledge of marketing / media strategy 
Knowledgeable of multiple channels is a plus  
Knowledge of industry research resources and planning tools  
Identifying, sizing opportunity marketing targets 
Knowledge of media analytics 
Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint skills 
Excellent oral (presenting, leading and contributing in meetings) and written communication skills  
Ability to translate data into story telling slides  
Manages projects with internal teams 
Motivated and intellectually curious
Eager to find the answers to the questions buried in the data and communicate them clearly to internal stakeholders 
Problem solving and adaptability 
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet project deadlines 
Self-starter who enjoys working with a team and independent work 
Benefits
Why Assembly?
We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you’re hitting your personal and company goals
We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated
We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies
We have a hybrid in-office/remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in-person when it’s needed most, i.e., team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings
We care about social and environmental Impact – we have dedicated Impact Champions who collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it
We have an amazing group of Employee Resource Groups who form close knit communities and are committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us
We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos
In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Assembly and the location where you work.
Equal Opportunities
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $75,000 - $85,000USD. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
At Assembly, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.