Partner Strategy & Business – UK

Job Functions Consultant/strategist, Management, Account Management, New BusinessOur client is an established creative agency, with offices around the world. Alongside their existing operations they have recently developed a new creative strategic tool which enables brand owners to turn food into a distinctive brand asset. It is especially relevant to the world’s great food brands and their creative agencies, who have wholly embraced this new marketing concept. As a result they wish to continue the success story by growing a UK presence.ABOUT THE ROLEBuilding on numerous successful case studies you will be responsible for establishing and building their UK businessin time, you are expected to become a partner in the businessthe role requires a deep understanding of creative strategy and business development in the marketing and advertising spaceREQUIREMENTSyou have a strong background within the agency world or as a freelancer / independent consultantYou are a talented brand strategist and food specialistan entrepreneurial mindset is essentialyou have superb client-facing skills and can naturally build strong relationshipsyou have a passion for and good understanding of the food and beverage marketplaceyou have a track record of growing long term business accountsyou have a proven track record with high-value projects in the field of strategy and business development for the biggest and most demanding advertisers in the worldyou have the ability to influence and build credibility at the senior management levelYou’ll have a team of strategic and creative experts supporting you with knowledge, resources, and a massive portfolio of past work in all food categories“Rare has made a significant contribution to building the executive team at Brandhouse. They are rigorous in their approach to understanding our needs, and at the same time they have an innate appreciation of our culture and the time of person that will flourish in it. Their communication throughout the process is exceptional. Last but not least they manage to find great people from very lateral sources.”Crispin, whilst Managing Director at Brandhouse“We’ve worked with Rare for many years now. They’re our go-to recruitment partner for the best strategic talent. It’s a niche area and they’ve nailed i!”Head of People, Venturethree“Simon is a rarity amongst search consultants. Firstly, he is extremely precise, choosing to focus on quality and not volume. Secondly, his expertise in strategy roles is second to none. He has deep relationships with many high calibre firms and professionals. These attributes make him the go to person for strategy talent. My personal experience of working with him was superb. He listened, challenged and probed, and was able to recommend the right course of action for the next step in my career. I look forward to working with him again in the future.”Liam, Head of Strategy at Venturethree“Having known Simon for over 6 years as both a candidate and a client, I trust him completely as one of the most professional and well-connected people in the industry. Ever insightful and discrete, he has been instrumental in building some of the most outstanding brand teams in London and beyond. Personally speaking, I can’t recommend him highly enough. Simon is, in my humble opinion, the finest head hunter in the business.”Dylan, Partner at Lippincott“I have worked with Rare Selection as both candidate and employer and have been genuinely impressed by both experiences. Simon has a rare level of commitment to matching the right candidate to the right role — developing a real understanding of what both sides are looking for, providing honest and constructive feedback and making consistently insightful recommendations.”
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