Strategy Manager

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit  .

About us.  

We are a multinational digital consulting firm whose mission is to accelerate the sustainable growth of our clients. We move large organizations to improve the relationship between brands and people through an integrated approach of product design, data and technology. We understand our client’s needs and orchestrate our capabilities to achieve objectives rapidly. Our culture is based on diversity, creativity and a cocktail of specialists (strategy, design, technology, data, market research…) Our careers  provide an exponential professional growth and participation in high impact projects. Being part of The Cocktail involves being surrounded by an inspiring team from whom you can learn and develop. We work by a motto which is “it's better to ask for forgiveness than for permission”, that’s why we expect a disruptive, challenging and passionate vision from our workers based on excellence.  

If you want to move in a challenging environment, create innovative projects and make sure things happen, The Cocktail is for you.  

This is the challenge.  

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategy Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key role in executing strategic plans, driving innovation, and achieving measurable results. You will lead and motivate a team of professionals, manage diverse projects, and collaborate across departments to achieve strategic objectives.  

In your day to day you will:  

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Take full responsibility for leading proposals and projects from conception to implementation, ensuring all milestones and objectives are met through clear planning and regular monitoring. Support strategic business projects by providing valuable insights and analysis, contributing to understanding business objectives and contexts.  

• Team Leadership: Skilled in leading and motivating mid-sized teams to achieve goals and foster a productive environment. Experienced in mentoring and developing future leaders, nurturing talent within the organization to sustain long-term growth and success.  

• Innovation & Creativity: Demonstrates the ability to support and execute innovative ideas effectively. Encourages creative solutions within the team environment. Develops and progresses ideas and creative solutions to existing problems.  

• Collaboration & Communication: Leads with initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive changes within the organization. Coordinates cross-functional teams effectively, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to achieve project success.  

• Continuous Improvement: Keeps abreast of industry trends and new technologies. Actively pursues continuous development in emerging areas to offer cutting-edge solutions, complemented by a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics for strategic planning and competitive positioning.  

The ideal candidate  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's degree highly valuable.  

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or a related field.  

• Extensive experience in operational models and change management projects, with a strong ability to assess, implement, and optimize strategies for organizational transformation  

• Proven track record of successfully executing strategic plans and achieving measurable results.  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.  

• Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage projects effectively, and work independently.  

• Proficient in using performance measurement tools, analyzing KPIs, and utilizing data analytics.  

Working at VML The Cocktail  

• Flexibility and confidence. Our working model is based on self-responsibility and autonomy with flexible hours that can help you maintain your work-life balance. You can choose to work fully remote, hybridly or on site in our offices. In any case, we provide financial and material aid to cover your remote work needs, we let you choose a laptop with the operating system that you prefer.  

• Multinational and multicultural. We are an international company present in more than 90 markets. We have offices in Madrid, Oviedo, London, Colombia, Mexico and an international network provided by Wunderman Thompson.  

• Soul and purpose: we have initiatives to support motherhood (nursing room in the office, mom&dad program), sustainability (zero waste policies and projects dedicated to the SDGs) and the inclusion of generational diversity, gender diversity and functional diversity.  

• Opportunities for growth and training. Personal and professional development go hand to hand and they are key for us. We offer a long term career plan with training in soft and hard skills. We offer language classes both in English and Spanish. There is an international route for those who consider a multi-country career.  

• Health and wellness. Health comes first, that’s why we take care of your physical and psychological wellbeing with a private medical insurance with full coverage as well as LikeWorks, our psychological assistance platform which can provide you and your family member’s assistance and advice on different topics 24/7. We have an agreement with Gympass so that the monthly gym fee is not an excuse. In addition, if you stop by our office in Madrid you can have a medical or physiotherapy appointment inside our building. And of course, we ensure rest with 25 well-deserved holidays per year, with the possibility of adding 2 more for Christmas Eve and New Year’s eve, and if it’s not enough, you can add up to 5 more days of extra time.  

• Offers, savings and other benefits. You can save on restaurants, child care, transport or medical insurance for your family with our flexible remuneration program. You can also take advantage of economic incentives for bringing candidates and clients, and special prices on travel and technology products..  

At The Cocktail we intend to be a reference in talent and human quality, and we will only achieve it by being an open and diverse company, which is why we have a Code of Conduct that reflects our expectations of the people who work with us. We offer a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status… 

Next steps:  

If you’ve come this far it’s because we’ve managed to get your attention ;).  

Sign up for the offer and our People team will take a look at your resume. If it matches with what we are looking  for, you will receive a call so that we can tell you more about The Cocktail and this role.  

  Our recruitment processes usually have around two or three interviews, and it is possible that at some point we will want to see you in action and propose you a technical challenge. At the end of the process we will talk about the salary conditions of the role, once we get to know you better and know how much you can contribute.  

If you need a tip for the process: we simply want you to be yourself.  

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.  

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