Marketing Strategy Director

NYC

OVERVIEW

King & Partners – we create timeless yet transformational work for the world’s most compelling brands. With a balance of incredible ideas and meticulous execution, we provide innovative thinking for brand transformation and growth.

The Marketing Strategy Director will work with an interesting and fun portfolio, including hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle brands, leading marketing strategy and execution. The ideal candidate is a multi-faceted leader who can combine creative thinking with strategic insight to craft marketing campaigns and media plans that resonate with the right target audience and deliver compelling results.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of marketing, including SEM, paid social, programmatic, and analytics, combined with experience in traditional media such as out-of-home (OOH) and print. The ideal candidate will have a holistic marketing approach and be excited to blend creativity with data-driven strategies that help our clients achieve their goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

— Develop high-impact, data-driven SEM strategies and media plans with a focus on Google Ads for hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle clients, driving targeted customer acquisition, brand growth, and measurable ROAS.
— Lead and manage complex paid search and paid social campaigns to meet clients’ business and revenue goals, collaborating with creative and marketing cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive brand strategy.
— Execute, optimize, and scale multi-channel SEM campaigns that integrate paid search with other digital and out-of-home media, ensuring maximum reach, brand alignment, and performance.
— Build and manage multi-channel strategies that prioritize brand storytelling, ensuring brand consistency across channels.— Participate in new business pitches and play an integral role in business development and growth efforts for new marketing clients.
— Collaborate with creative teams on campaign planning, messaging, and customer insights, providing actionable feedback for compelling creative execution.
— Present strategic marketing plans and results to clients, leading Keynote presentations for both existing and prospective clients.
— Work with data analytics teams to develop deeper customer insights, using data to inform both acquisition and retention strategies.
— Build strong relationships with clients, providing excellent client service and ensuring seamless communication across all touchpoints.
— Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in both digital and traditional marketing to ensure our brands remain cutting-edge and competitive.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

— 5+ years of experience in marketing strategy, with some expertise in hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle brands.
— Strong background in both brand and performance marketing, with a proven ability to drive customer growth through integrated marketing campaigns.
— Extensive knowledge of digital marketing channels, including SEM, paid social (Meta, Pinterest, TikTok), Google Analytics, and programmatic advertising.
— Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build relationships, lead presentations, and foster client partnerships.
— Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex strategies clearly and effectively.
— Proficiency with Keynote.
— Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

BENEFITS

— A fun, creative and collaborative work environment
— Flexible office / remote working
— Medical, dental, vision
— 401K plus company matching
— 15 vacation days, 5 sick days
— Education stipend

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this position is between $100,000 – $150,000. The salary will commensurate with the candidate’s overall work experience.

Send resume and cover letter to jobs@kingandpartners.com

Health Insurance

We believe that the well-being of our employees and their families is paramount to their success and happiness. We provide comprehensive healthcare benefits that ensure our team has access to the care they need and the peace of mind they want.

Dental & Vision

We know that comprehensive wellness means more than just medical care. That’s why we provide top-tier dental and vision benefits, ensuring our colleagues have the full support needed to maintain their health and well-being.

401K

The financial futures of our employees matter to us. Our 401(k) plan, complete with company matching, is designed to help them build a secure future.

Education Stipend

We value continuous learning and growth. Our education stipend supports the professional development of our employees, empowering them to expand their skills and knowledge.

Work-Life Balance

At K&P, we recognize that a healthy work-life balance is essential to both company culture and delivering exceptional work. That’s why we offer three weeks of paid vacation time, two weeks off during the winter holiday, and additional company days off throughout the year. This time allows our employees to reset, recharge, and fully enjoy their personal lives.

Team Events

We believe team events are key to fostering meaningful connections and collaboration within K&P, driving both community strength and innovative thinking. That’s why we prioritize everything from individual team outings and agency-wide townhalls to happy hours, holiday parties, and show-and-tell meetings.