Location: RP3 is a hybrid agency headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area. Our leadership team meets weekly and gathers in person approximately once per month. We prefer candidates based in or near DC, but we will consider remote leaders who can travel frequently for client meetings and leadership sessions. Candidates must live in a city with direct, reliable access to Washington, DC.

About RP3

RP3 is an independent, female-founded agency that helps brands cut through the tsunami of sameness with Wildly Original ideas that spark emotion, start conversations, and move culture. We blend creativity, insight, and AI innovation to think faster, create smarter, and deliver what sameness never can: outsized business results.

We believe growth happens when creativity, collaboration, and courage collide — and we’re looking for a Head of Strategy who brings that same energy to our clients, our work, and our people.

Position Summary

The Head of Strategy is the architect of RP3’s strategic vision — a visionary, integrator, and provocateur who ensures that every insight sparks powerful creativity and every idea ladders to business impact.

This leader oversees Strategy, Insights, Brand Planning, Research, and Cultural Intelligence. They inspire cross-disciplinary teams, deepen client relationships, guide high-level business decisions, and ensure RP3’s work is grounded in clarity, originality, and human truth.

Equal parts big thinker and hands-on partner, the Head of Strategy helps shape agency growth, define RP3’s market position, and champion our Wildly Original point of view — contributing in a meaningful, visible way to new business momentum, prospect cultivation, and long-term agency growth through strategic leadership and relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

Serve as RP3’s senior-most strategic voice — guiding clients’ brand, customer, and business decisions.

Lead the agency’s strategic planning philosophy, frameworks, and processes.

Distill cultural, behavioral, competitive, and data-driven signals into sharp insights that unlock big ideas.

Shape and articulate RP3’s strategic POV through thought leadership, industry visibility, and new business.

Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to define and implement agency growth initiatives and long-term vision — including identifying opportunities where strategy can unlock new client relationships and expanded engagements.

Client & Creative Partnership

Inspire, challenge, and collaborate with Creative leadership to bring Wildly Original ideas to life.
Ensure strategies translate into impactful, inspiring creative briefs and platforms.
Guide the strategic development of integrated brand, digital, and campaign ecosystems.
Build trust with C-suite clients and influence decisions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Effectively sell Wildly Original ideas that drive outsized business results.
Support Creative leadership by facilitating client-team buy-in that enables award-winning work.

Insight & Intelligence Leadership

Plan and oversee research strategy, including primary research, syndicated tools, audience insight, and cultural analysis.
Introduce innovative methodologies and AI-powered intelligence to accelerate insight generation.
Maintain a network of research partners, analysts, and freelancers.

Agency Growth & Positioning

Lead strategic development for new business pitches and prospecting opportunities.
Identify whitespace opportunities, emerging audience behaviors, and market shifts.
Elevate RP3’s strategic reputation through thought leadership and speaking engagements.
Leverage a strong professional network to mine for prospective clients, spark new conversations, and support business development efforts through smart, strategic thinking and relationship-driven growth.

Team Leadership & Culture

Eventually grow, mentor, and inspire a future team of strategists, planners, and researchers. Ensure the department is resourced, trained, and structured to meet evolving client and agency needs. That will include having a robust bench of freelance strategic planners and partners.
Foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and courageous thinking.

Who You Are

A visionary strategist who sees patterns others miss.
A storyteller who makes the complex simple and unforgettable.
A creative partner who elevates ideas, not just evaluates them.
A collaborative leader who inspires confidence and sparks curiosity.
A cultural student with instincts for what’s next.
A Wildly Original mind who believes strategy is both art and science.
A growth-minded leader who understands how strategy fuels agency momentum — from prospect conversations to pitch rooms to long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

15+ years of strategy, brand planning, insights, or related experience within creative or integrated agencies.
Proven experience leading strategy teams and shaping agency-level thinking.
Deep expertise in brand strategy, cultural analysis, consumer insight development, and integrated marketing.
Advanced experience in primary research design and data interpretation.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and narrative-building skills.
Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance strategic work.
MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health & Well-Being
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health and well-being support

Time to Think, Create & Recharge
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Agency-wide recharge days
Flexible hybrid work model

Financial & Future Planning
401(k) with employer match
Competitive executive compensation

Growth & Development
Annual professional development stipend
Opportunities to attend conferences and represent RP3 publicly

Culture That Inspires
A collaborative, ego-free environment
A place where originality isn’t just welcomed — it’s required

Equal Employment Opportunity

RP3 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone — regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic — feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We believe diversity makes our ideas bolder and our culture stronger, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Reports to: CEO
Department: Account Leadership

Location & Travel Requirements
RP3 is a hybrid agency headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area. Our leadership team meets weekly and gathers in person every other week.We prefer candidates who are based in or near DC, but we will consider remote candidates who can travel frequently for client meetings and leadership team sessions. All candidates must be located in a city with direct, reliable access to Washington, DC.

About RP3

RP3 is an independent, female-founded agency that helps brands cut through the tsunami of sameness with Wildly Original ideas that spark emotion, start conversations, and move culture. We blend creativity, insight, and AI innovation to think faster, create smarter, and deliver what sameness never can: business results.

We believe growth happens at the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and courage — and we’re looking for a leader who brings that same energy to our clients and our people.

Position Summary

The Head of Account Leadership is a visionary and hands-on leader who drives client success, organic growth, and agency momentum. Equal parts strategist and operator, this person inspires teams, deepens client relationships, and ensures RP3 consistently delivers business-driving, creatively excellent work.

At RP3, Account Leadership owns both the client relationship and project delivery. This role ensures that every engagement — from campaign development to multi-channel brand platforms — is led strategically and managed efficiently, balancing long-term vision with smart, disciplined oversight.

The Head of Account Leadership leads a team of account supervisors who oversee project delivery and collaborate closely with RP3’s centralized operations and resource planning team. This leader partners with the Creative, Strategy, and Media teams to sell and deliver high-caliber work that makes an impact on our clients’ businesses, while also driving revenue growth across existing accounts and contributing to new business efforts.

      Key Responsibilities

      Client & Business Leadership

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior clients, influencing marketing, brand, and business decisions.
• Understand clients’ business models, category dynamics, and customer behavior to proactively identify opportunities that grow their business — and RP3’s.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Strategy, and Media leadership to shape, sell, and deliver work that elevates brands and drives measurable business results.
• Inspire cross-functional teams to bring Wildly Original ideas to life — ensuring they are strategically grounded, beautifully crafted, and executed with excellence by the team.
• Champion creative and strategic innovation that drives real impact, guiding teams to push for bold thinking while maintaining alignment on timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to scope and plan complex marketing programs, ensuring alignment between strategy, creative, and delivery teams.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively problem-solve to ensure work moves forward smoothly and efficiently.

      Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, inspire, and develop RP3’s team of Account Supervisors — cultivating curiosity, courage, and collaboration while mentoring them to effectively manage client relationships and oversee project delivery.
• Collaborate with operations and resource planning to ensure the right talent and timelines are in place to deliver exceptional work.
• Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and fun — balancing high performance with humanity.
• Model RP3’s “think and do” ethos, empowering teams to lead both strategically and operationally.
• Build team capability through coaching, structured training, and mentorship that promotes growth and long-term excellence in account leadership.

     Financial & Operational Management

• Lead financial stewardship across all accounts, including scoping, pricing, profitability, and forecasting.
• Oversee project management standards and delivery excellence through the account leadership team.
• Partner with the executive leadership team to shape operational and growth strategies that strengthen RP3’s financial performance and client success.
• Ensure disciplined pipeline management and forecasting that support the agency’s growth goals.

    Agency Growth

• Own organic growth — identifying, pursuing, and realizing opportunities to expand revenue within existing client relationships.
• Partner with Business Development to support new business efforts through thought leadership, strategic input, and pitch participation.
• Collaborate with department leads to develop new offerings and capabilities that anticipate client needs and drive agency innovation.

    Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in account management or client leadership within a creative, advertising, or marketing agency.
• Proven success in leading major client relationships and growing business through strategy, creativity, and partnership.
• Deep understanding of integrated marketing — from brand to digital to data-driven campaigns.
• Proven ability to succeed in a small, fast-paced agency setting — balancing strategic leadership with a willingness to dive into the work when needed. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead both people and process — inspiring teams to deliver exceptional work and results.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Confident leveraging AI tools and data-driven insights to enhance strategic thinking, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large, complex accounts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving both client and agency growth.

    Who You Are

• A business builder with creative instincts.
• A strategic thinker who can also roll up your sleeves when needed.
• A collaborative leader who brings out the best in others.
• A curious learner who embraces innovation — including AI — to work smarter and faster.
• A champion for clients who loves the craft of marketing and the power of ideas.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in strategy, brand planning, insights, or related disciplines within creative or integrated agencies

• Proven track record of leading strategy teams and shaping agency-level strategic thinking

• Deep expertise in brand strategy, cultural analysis, consumer insight development, and integrated marketing

• Advanced experience in primary research design and data interpretation

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and narrative-building skills

• Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance strategic work

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus

Benefits

We believe that taking care of our people fuels the Wildly Original thinking we’re known for. RP3 offers a comprehensive, people-first benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, your future, and your life outside of work.

Our benefits include:

• Generous PTO that encourages real time away to rest and recharge
• Paid holidays, including company-wide holiday breaks so the entire team can unplug
• Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A highly competitive 401(k) contribution to help you build long-term financial security
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability for peace of mind when life happens
• Employee discount programs and additional voluntary benefits to support everyday needs

  We’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive — professionally and personally.

Salary Range: $160,000 – $185,000 annually Compensation is commensurate with experience, role fit, and location.

EEO Statement

RP3 Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

RP3 Agency is always seeking good talent. If you are passionate and creative and you are genuinely kind, then we want to hear from you!