Company Description

IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo is renowned for its exceptional talent management, having been awarded Campaign Global's Best Talent Management Team (Gold). The company is also recognized as a Global Best Place to Work (Bronze) and is known for its outstanding corporate culture.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Strategic Planner and Researcher. The Strategic Planner and Researcher will be responsible for conducting market research, developing strategic and operational plans, analyzing data, and effectively communicating insights and strategies to stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing brand and communication strategies that align with client objectives and market trends.
• Translating data and insights into actionable recommendations for advertising campaigns.
• Collaborating with creatives, account managers, and media teams to ensure strategic alignment in campaign execution.
• Analyzing industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for brands.
• Leading strategic planning sessions and presenting proposals to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Measuring campaign effectiveness and optimizing strategies based on performance data.

Qualifications

• Strong background in brand strategy, advertising, or marketing.
• Market Research experience.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret research and translate data into insights.
• Excellent storytelling and presentation skills—able to craft and communicate compelling narratives.
• Has experience in consumer insights, media planning, or digital strategy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and drive strategic discussions with internal and external teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or a related field is a plus.

Please refer to job description.