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Omnicom

Director, Strategic Planning

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

You will driveday-to-day creative strategy for key clients-including a majorCPGbrand-across both ... agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our ...

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How much do creative strategy manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative strategy manager in Chicago, IL is $128,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,800.00 and $162,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative strategy manager?

To thrive as a Creative Strategy Manager, you need expertise in brand strategy, campaign development, and a background in marketing or communications, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and creative software like Adobe Creative Suite is typical, and certifications in digital marketing or project management can be advantageous. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help drive innovative ideas and align diverse teams toward strategic goals. These skills and qualities are essential to successfully blend creativity with business objectives, ensuring effective campaigns that resonate with target audiences.

How does a creative strategy manager typically collaborate with other departments to drive successful campaigns?

A Creative Strategy Manager works closely with teams across marketing, design, product, and sales to ensure campaign concepts align with brand objectives and audience insights. They often facilitate brainstorming sessions, provide strategic briefs, and gather feedback to refine creative ideas. Regular cross-functional meetings and open communication are key to integrating creative strategies seamlessly into broader business goals. This collaborative approach helps ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and that campaigns are both innovative and effective.

What is the difference between Creative Strategy Manager vs Brand Strategist?

AspectCreative Strategy ManagerBrand Strategist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Marketing, Advertising, or related field; experience in creative planningBachelor's in Marketing, Business, or Communications; focus on brand development
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with creative teams, marketing, and clients on campaignsWorks on brand positioning, market research, and consumer insights
Employer & Industry UsageAdvertising agencies, media companies, marketing firmsConsumer brands, consulting firms, advertising agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in creative campaign planningFocusing on brand development and positioning

The Creative Strategy Manager focuses on developing creative concepts and campaign strategies, working closely with creative teams. The Brand Strategist emphasizes brand positioning, market research, and consumer insights to shape brand identity. While both roles require marketing knowledge and collaboration, their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a creative strategy manager do?

A creative strategy manager develops and oversees innovative marketing and branding strategies to meet business goals. They analyze market trends, collaborate with creative teams, and use tools like data analytics to ensure campaigns are effective and aligned with brand objectives.

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Pricing and Sales Strategy_Manager, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation

Deloitte

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Pricing and Sales Strategy Manager, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation

Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative design. We can enhance customer experiences and drive sustained growth and customer value creation and capture, through customer and commercial strategies, digital products and innovation, marketing, commerce, sales, and service. We are a team of strategists, data scientists, operators, creatives, designers, engineers, and architects. Our team balances business strategy, technology, creativity, and ongoing managed services to solve the biggest problems that affect customers, partners, constituents, and the workforce. 

The Pricing & Sales Strategy business serves clients who are seeking to drive profitable growth through revenue management using pricing strategy, transactional analytics, improved commercial capabilities, and implementation of pricing systems. Our team is widely recognized as leaders within the field of Pricing and Revenue Growth Management and we are looking to build on this reputation with highly skilled, experienced professionals.

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/15/2026

Work you'll do

As Manager, you will lead large engagements that begin with a complex pricing, revenue, and margin-focused problems and serve as a leader in Deloitte Consulting's Customer Strategy & Applied Design practice. Work will include: 

  • Engagement Management: Engagement planning and budgeting; mobilize and manage strategy engagements; define deliverable structure and content
    • Oversee detailed, transaction-level quantitative analytics
    • Oversee the development of pricing strategies, focusing on concepts such as Economic Value Estimates (EVE), valued-based pricing, granular customer segmentation, in-depth competitive analysis, etc.
    • Perform qualitative customer interviews to assess the client's value proposition
    • Lead client engagements that identify, design and implement advanced pricing / technology and creative business solutions for large companies
    • Oversee project management status and progress, prepare and present weekly steering reports, assess risks, manage delays and escalate issues to steering committees
  • Client Management: Day-to-day interactions and relationships with executive clients and sponsors. Support clients in making strategic decisions and implementing changes in areas within pricing, finance, commercial excellence, and analytics
  • Business Development: Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process.
  • Practice Development & Eminence: Develop practical solutions and methodologies; develop "thought-ware" and "point-of-view" documents; participate in public speaking events; get published in pricing-related and industry periodicals
  • People Development: Perform role of counselor and coach; provide input and guidance into the staffing process; actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities

The successful candidate would possess these skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships 
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team


Deloitte's Customer Strategy and Design practice is the strategic and experiential hub of Deloitte Digital. We excel in customer experience, marketing strategy, commercial transformation, and innovation/design, offering insights to navigate disruption and shape client agendas. Our team includes business strategists, operations experts, designers, and technologists focused on customer-centered solutions. We specialize in customer segmentation, go-to-market strategy, channel optimization, service design, UX design, and customer analytics. Join us to drive impactful customer experiences and market success.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university
  • 6+ years' experience in a consulting setting with demonstrable depth of knowledge
    in 1-2 industries
  • 3+ years' experience with core pricing concepts such as value-based pricing, customer segmentation, customer profitability analysis, etc.
  • Ability to travel 30%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in business
  • Demonstrated command of complex analytical topics, including the management and understanding of granular data sets
  • Experience with budgetary responsibilities related to projects or resource
  • Experience leading programs with technology / pricing technology components such as PROS, Price Fx, and/or Vendavo
  • Sector knowledge in Consumer Products, Retail, Industrial Products and Technology

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $193,300 to $272,400.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


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Qualifications:

Pricing and Sales Strategy Manager, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation

Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative design. We can enhance customer experiences and drive sustained growth and customer value creation and capture, through customer and commercial strategies, digital products and innovation, marketing, commerce, sales, and service. We are a team of strategists, data scientists, operators, creatives, designers, engineers, and architects. Our team balances business strategy, technology, creativity, and ongoing managed services to solve the biggest problems that affect customers, partners, constituents, and the workforce. 

The Pricing & Sales Strategy business serves clients who are seeking to drive profitable growth through revenue management using pricing strategy, transactional analytics, improved commercial capabilities, and implementation of pricing systems. Our team is widely recognized as leaders within the field of Pricing and Revenue Growth Management and we are looking to build on this reputation with highly skilled, experienced professionals.

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/15/2026

Work you'll do

As Manager, you will lead large engagements that begin with a complex pricing, revenue, and margin-focused problems and serve as a leader in Deloitte Consulting's Customer Strategy & Applied Design practice. Work will include: 

  • Engagement Management: Engagement planning and budgeting; mobilize and manage strategy engagements; define deliverable structure and content
    • Oversee detailed, transaction-level quantitative analytics
    • Oversee the development of pricing strategies, focusing on concepts such as Economic Value Estimates (EVE), valued-based pricing, granular customer segmentation, in-depth competitive analysis, etc.
    • Perform qualitative customer interviews to assess the client's value proposition
    • Lead client engagements that identify, design and implement advanced pricing / technology and creative business solutions for large companies
    • Oversee project management status and progress, prepare and present weekly steering reports, assess risks, manage delays and escalate issues to steering committees
  • Client Management: Day-to-day interactions and relationships with executive clients and sponsors. Support clients in making strategic decisions and implementing changes in areas within pricing, finance, commercial excellence, and analytics
  • Business Development: Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process.
  • Practice Development & Eminence: Develop practical solutions and methodologies; develop "thought-ware" and "point-of-view" documents; participate in public speaking events; get published in pricing-related and industry periodicals
  • People Development: Perform role of counselor and coach; provide input and guidance into the staffing process; actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities

The successful candidate would possess these skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships 
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team


Deloitte's Customer Strategy and Design practice is the strategic and experiential hub of Deloitte Digital. We excel in customer experience, marketing strategy, commercial transformation, and innovation/design, offering insights to navigate disruption and shape client agendas. Our team includes business strategists, operations experts, designers, and technologists focused on customer-centered solutions. We specialize in customer segmentation, go-to-market strategy, channel optimization, service design, UX design, and customer analytics. Join us to drive impactful customer experiences and market success.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university
  • 6+ years' experience in a consulting setting with demonstrable depth of knowledge
    in 1-2 industries
  • 3+ years' experience with core pricing concepts such as value-based pricing, customer segmentation, customer profitability analysis, etc.
  • Ability to travel 30%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in business
  • Demonstrated command of complex analytical topics, including the management and understanding of granular data sets
  • Experience with budgetary responsibilities related to projects or resource
  • Experience leading programs with technology / pricing technology components such as PROS, Price Fx, and/or Vendavo
  • Sector knowledge in Consumer Products, Retail, Industrial Products and Technology

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $193,300 to $272,400.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


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