Associate Strategist

Are you curious?

Really interested in trends?

A secret data analysis nerd?

And can confidently say that you are a team player?

Perfect. You are just what we need.

Cramer is looking for an Associate Strategist.

At Cramer, Strategy stays grounded in the audience to unlock new perspectives and possibilities for our clients. As an Associate Strategist, you will work within a team that’s committed to understanding category patterns and trends, as well as audience truths and shifts that will fuel our strategic findings.

You will be expected to conduct research that allows teams to deeply understand audiences and market categories. As well as inform predictions that will drive our agency’s thought leadership. Most importantly, you will be expected to bring a passion and desire to learn, a big smile every day and make an impact for our agency and clients.

The Associate Strategist teams up with the Strategy Team to help uncover audience shifts and market patterns that will allow for stronger strategic work. You will report to the VP of Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all secondary research, in collaboration with the lead Strategist
• Gather/mine data (quant and qual), with help from our research tools, to uncover client, competition, category and audience patterns
• Assist with stakeholder interviews by writing questions, compiling guides, taking notes and synthesizing themes
• Analyze quantitative survey data, pulling through key themes for our clients
• Become an expert in our AI tools, to expedite research and strategic output
• Seek opportunities to expand your skillset
• Support ongoing client and agency needs (such as support for brand planning or QBR presentations, trend monitoring, through leadership contribution, etc.)
• Effectively manage your workload across multiple exciting brands and projects at one time.

Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of experience in an agency is preferred
• Excellent time management skills
• Resourceful and takes initiative
• Curious

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account, including employer contribution
• Retirement Plan (401K) with company match
• Profit Share Bonus Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources, including discounted membership to Lifetime Fitness
• Generous onsite café
• Paid holidays