Lucas James Talent Partners

Senior Strategist

Lucas James Talent Partners  •  Chicago, IL (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


Senior Strategist


Department: Client Strategy & Growth


Reports to: SVP, Client Strategy


Direct Reports: No management responsibility. Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) + client travel


Highly level of cross team collaboration


Role Overview


Senior Strategists at Scale Marketing operate as fractional CMOs for our portfolio of clients. They are responsible


for owning client strategy, performance, measurement, and ongoing optimization in partnership with our


Media, Data, and Creative teams.


Senior Strategists work and communicate directly with executive -level client stakeholders to understand their


business goals, translate those goals into performance marketing strategies, and ensure campaigns are driving


measurable outcomes across leads, sales, and revenue.


Key Responsibilities


Client Strategy



Serve as the primary strategy and communication lead for Scale Marketing’s client portfolio



Own ongoing performance analysis for your clients, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks



Deeply understand each client’s business, industry, competitors, and growth objectives



Lead the development of performance marketing strategies, growth plans, and budget allocation


recommendations



Partner with Media, Data Analytics, and Creative teams to design integrated, omni-channel strategies



Ensure measurement frameworks are defined upfront and tied to business outcomes (leads, sales,


revenue)



Monitor progress against client goals and make proactive recommendations



Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for clients


Cross-Functional Collaboration



Work closely with Media teams, Data Analytics, and Creative/Production to ensure strategies are


executed effectively



Ensure internal teams are aligned on client goals, priorities, and success metrics



Help prevent scope creep through clear planning, communication, and expectation -setting



Contribute to improving internal processes, frameworks, and strategic playbooks


What Success Looks Like



Achievement of client KPIs (leads, sales, revenue)



Client retention and relationship strength



Quality and effectiveness of strategic planning



Ability to identify and address performance challenges and opportunities early



Collaboration and contribution to team growth


Scale Marketing • 2026

Experience & Qualifications



15+ years of marketing experience, agency-side or client-side



Proven ownership of strategy planning, performance measurement, and revenue growth



Strong background in performance marketing, with demonstrated success in Lead Generation and/or


DTC



Balanced omni-channel expertise (Paid Media, Search, Social, Traditional etc.)



Deep comfort analyzing performance data and translating it into business recommendations



Experience leading strategy conversations with senior client stakeholders



Ability to manage complex clients simultaneously without losing strategic depth


Who You Are



Strategic, analytical, and deeply performance-oriented



Confident, consultative, and prepared in client-facing situations



Comfortable making recommendations and standing behind decisions



Collaborative and team-first; values partnership over ego



Calm under pressure and solution-oriented when challenges arise



Takes pride in client outcomes and ownership of results


Why Join Us



This position presents an opportunity to leverage your experience and truly make an impact on the


clients and team you work with



Operate as true strategic partner-not just an executor



Work with aspirational clients who appreciate the work we do, and the business results we drive



Immerse yourself and upskill in the ever-changing marketing landscape.



Work for a company where culture is a priority


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Lucas James Talent Partners

About Lucas James Talent Partners

Lucas James Talent Partners is a talent acquisition services firm located in Chicago, IL. We provide On-Demand Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) & Retained Search solutions to growth focused organizations that value their people. Our team of Talent Acquisition Consultants and Sourcing Specialists work as an extension of our partner organizations​ - either supplementing their Talent Acquisition Departments or managing an entire Talent Acquisition function. Our model represents a true partnership: results-driven, consultative, flexible, and cost effective. With industry leading processes and technology, we only hire the best, most versatile team members that are able to support all of our clients'​ needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Downers Grove, Illinois
Year Founded
2018
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