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Strategy Consultant

VML

Department: Growth

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Requisition ID: 10576

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Note: Proficiency of the Dutch language is required for this role

As a Strategy Consultant at VML you play a pivotal role in guiding clients towards sustainable and profitable growth across markets, customer segments, channels, and their product/service portfolios​.   

Together with a strategy partner you will design commercial growth strategies and execute multi-disciplinary (digital) transformation programs for our clients. Spanning the entire range of VML’s expertise.  

Who You Are:

  • Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of core business principles, organisational dynamics and the latest in digital marketing and commerce. 
  • Ability to combine business strategy skills with creativity and innovation  
  • Ability to distill, make critical trade-off decisions using sound judgement and synthesize complex data in a way that supports senior leader decision making 
  • Proficient in applying frameworks, conducting market analysis, financial modelling, and competitive assessments and translate main findings into business implications. 
  • Strong understanding of today’s digital marketing and commerce domain, including technologies 
  • Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to navigate organisational complexities to drive successful change adoption  
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Dutch, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels. 

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and refine business strategies, including commercial strategies, growth strategies, product/service positioning, and organizational design.​ 
  • Support the development and implementation of pragmatic strategic plans, initiatives, and frameworks to help clients achieve their business objectives and overcome challenges.​ 
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, foster strong relationships, understand their needs, and provide strategic guidance and insights.​ 
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis of market trends, competition, industry dynamics, and internal capabilities to inform strategic recommendations and decision-making.​ 
  • Identify and define complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and design data-driven approaches to test them, using tools such as market analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation.​ 
  • Oversee and manage consulting projects, define project scopes, set milestones, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables within budget.​ 
  • Prepare and deliver impactful presentations, reports, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders to effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.​ 

What You Need:

  • 5-10 years of working experience in providing strategic advice, leading complex digital transformation, and implementing digital solutions for clients 
  • Bachelor's or master's degree. Advanced degrees or certifications in program management, agile methodologies, or relevant industry domains can be beneficial 
  • Currently residing in The Netherlands, within a reasonable commuting distance to our office in Amsterdam
  • Currently eligible to work in The Netherlands, without the need of a visa application.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal in English and Dutch 
  • Ability to attend our office on a weekly basis, as required. 

In return, this is what we offer:

You will get in touch with an unlimited world of international connections and resources, since we operate globally. Therefore we have a listening ear for your wildest ideas and together we keep stretching our boundaries. We like you to follow the path you've created and we invest in your personal development. We support a dynamic and a feel-at-home kind of workplace.

Our compensation:

  • A monthly gross salary from 6,800€ and up to 7,800€, based on experience. 
  • 8% holiday pay.
  • Competitive pension benefits.
  • Company private health insurance discount.
  • A choice of a Mac or Windows laptop.

Our culture:

  • Flexibility in your work, we value the output more than anything.
  • A culture of trust, with a feel-at-home vibe and an international environment.
  • End of the week drinks, team events and parties.
  • Mental health: Complimentary membership to Headspace and EAP counselling services.
  • Education budget for your own development; e.g. soft-skills workshops, language courses & leadership training.
  • Wellness pack: bootcamps, our own in-house masseuse and more.
  • Working with a renowned international customer base, B2B and B2C customers.

Note to recruitment agencies: We are unable to collaborate with external agencies at this moment in time, applications sent won't be processed.

 

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. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.