Strategy Manager

ARE YOU THE ONE?

We are seeking a Strategy Manager to support key client accounts by using data, research, and insights to identify growth opportunities and diversification strategies.

You will develop strategic proposals, create insight-led recommendations, and work with the Commercial Performance team to use data effectively in validating ideas and unlocking new opportunities for clients and the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BE UP TO

• Support specific client accounts to ensure development, use data, research, insights, and trends, as well as grow the client account looking at opportunities for diversification that truly add value and align with the client’s commercial goals.
• Develop strategic proposals from client briefs and proactive opportunities by leveraging secondary research, online/subscription resources, desk research, and AI-driven insights to uncover consumer behaviour, market trends, and actionable recommendations.
• Lead primary research by managing quantitative and qualitative studies, coordinating research partners, overseeing budgets and delivery, and translating findings into clear, insight-led recommendations and compelling client stories.
• Develop insight-driven client narratives by analysing data, applying critical thinking, collaborating with Commercial Performance, and using AI responsibly to validate opportunities and support client growth strategies.
• Develop agile, insight-led solutions by creating strategic playbooks, leading proposals and tenders, supporting account growth and post-campaign analysis, and delivering story-first presentations that identify opportunities and drive client success.

ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER?

• You have strong PowerPoint skills that enable complex or comprehensive ideas to be delivered simply through the power of storytelling to engage and resonate with our audiences
• You’re strong with Excel and data skills – experience of having analysed data and other insight resources would be very useful
• You’re confident in using AI tools to streamline processes and support key outtakes ready for you to interrogate and validate as a component of your approach to key deliverables
• You’re able to flex and juggle several different projects with various stakeholders – at the same time – with clear communication and prioritisation
• You have strong experience in a strategy/agency environment and are looking for your next move – one that gives you more autonomy, freedom to think and ideate, and enables you to have a voice that really will help shape the business

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

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Competitive Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum + Reward Scheme Bonus up to 15%

• Company Sick Pay +

Life Assurance

4 times your annual salary

• AXA Private Medical Insurance
• Access to a range of discounts and perks across our key partners & beyond
• Development Opportunities

WHO ARE WE?

Ryse are growth engineers, transforming businesses with data-driven strategies built for commercial impact. We design and execute competitive growth plans that are actionable, investable, and tailored. We turn complexity into senior-ready insights that drive confident decision-making.

POINTS TO NOTE

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Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using talent@bluesquare.uk.com if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application

• Whilst we strive to adhere to our closing dates, we may close the vacancy early based on interest or the progression of the role
• Please note this is an advertfor our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Blue Square
• If you’re an internal candidate, remember to use your company email address to apply

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Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.