Senior Strategy Planner (BAT)

About the Position

Senior Strategy Planner (BAT)

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About the Company

VML Prague

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

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Responsibilities

• Lead brand, campaign, and digital experience strategy across markets
• Translate complex business challenges into sharp, buildable strategic direction
• Develop frameworks that connect data, culture, technology, and creativity
• Partner closely with creative, media, account, and digital teams to ensure strategy lives in execution
• Present and defend strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Adapt global strategies to local market realities
• Turn performance insights into smarter future strategy
• Play a key role in major initiatives and new business

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Requirements

• Senior experience in strategy / planning / consulting ideally within an agency environment
• Strong digital-first mindset and experience with platforms and ecosystems
• Experience across the full customer journey, including physical touchpoints, retail, POS, and beyond
• Proven ability to link business goals, consumer insight, and creative thinking
• Confidence operating in global, corporate environments
• Sharp analytical thinking + strong storytelling skills
• Comfortable leading conversations with senior clients
• Fluency in English

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We Offer

• 🌴 Up to 40 days off per year! (5 weeks of vacation + 1 day off every month + 3 sick days)
• Work setup: 4 days in the office + 1 remote day with flexibility 🏠
• 🍽️ Meal allowance (99,- CZK net for each day worked, paid directly with your salary) + on-site canteen “Krmeetko”
• Multisport card 💪 and discounted access to events (e.g., free entry to RunTour), plus on-site massages and physiotherapy in the Campus
• 🎓 Professional development: training, workshops, mentoring, and a conference budget
• Work anniversary gifts 🎁
• 🐶 Beautiful, dog-friendly offices near Vltavská metro station with a café, showers, and bike storage
• Career growth opportunities within the WPP group 🚀
• Employee Assistance Program 🤝
• Referral Program 💰 Refer a colleague
• 🛝 Kids’ corner directly in the Campus
• Collaboration with top creatives in Prague and across the global WPP network

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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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