Foresight, Innovation and Strategy Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Conduct and analyze market research to tackle challenges related to foresight, brand strategy, innovation, and marketing.

• Formulate insight-driven strategic initiatives, including Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Innovation Sprints, Market Entry, and Jobs To Be Done.

• Examine cultural, social, and economic trends as opportunities for innovation.

• Integrate information from various industries to create data-supported, future-proof strategies.

• Provide strategic insights and assistance to team members on projects, proposals, and business development efforts.

• Manage large-scale, multi-market, or complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction.

• Evaluate diverse inputs and develop cohesive, persuasive narratives.

• Lead ideation workshops and assist large groups in navigating complex discussions.

• Foster agreement and deliver decisive strategic recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in foresight, brand strategy, or product innovation.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing insight-led strategic approaches, including Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Innovation Sprints, Market Entry, and Jobs To Be Done.

• Knowledge of interpreting cultural trends, mapping consumer journeys, and facilitating ideation workshops.

• Proficient in utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data and insights.

• Advanced skills in creating tools and frameworks.

• Ability to guide a project and team by analyzing varied inputs and crafting a unified, compelling narrative.

• Excellent writing skills.

• A commercial and advisory mindset with the capability to provide decisive recommendations.

• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.

• Competence in directing large groups through complex discussions.

• Self-driven and adept at managing multiple projects amidst uncertainty or limited guidance.

• Extensive expertise in strategic foresight, innovation, and brand strategy methodologies, frameworks, and models.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract project opportunities.

• Chance to engage in upcoming and ongoing projects.

• Involvement with a global consulting agency specializing in exploration, strategy, and innovation.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.