Bench is an independent, full-service media agency helping Australian brands grow since 2012. Based in North Sydney, we bring together strategic expertise, proprietary technology and a genuinely collaborative culture to deliver smarter, more effective media outcomes - without the red tape of a network agency.
We work with ambitious brands like Sydney Airport, ACU, UTS, Hisense and nudie Juice. We're platform-agnostic and proudly independent - meaning our people always recommend what's right for the client, powered by our proprietary platforms Bench Connect and Bench Lens.
At Bench, strategy sits at the heart of everything we do - not as a support function, but as a genuine driver of growth. This is a senior role with real influence: shaping how we pitch, how we plan and how we show up in market, with the backing of a leadership team and culture that actively invests in the profile and ambition of its people. Our team loves working here. We're rated 4.7/5 on Glassdoor.
Our Values
* Be Real - We lead with honesty, clarity and substance. We value straightforward conversations, clear thinking and accountability for results.
* Navigate Together - We work as one team, across disciplines and levels, to find the smartest path forward for our clients and each other.
* Chase What Matters - We focus our energy where it drives the greatest impact - for clients, for the business and for the people around us.
* Hold Nothing Back - We bring our full selves to the work. Big ideas, bold recommendations and genuine commitment to outcomes.
The Role
This is a senior, commercially-minded position at the heart of how Bench grows. As Strategy Lead, you'll shape our strategic direction across pitches, client planning and research products - working closely with our Client Growth Director to win new business and deepen the value we deliver to existing clients.
This is a hands‐on role. You'll be equally at home setting direction in a boardroom and rolling up your sleeves to craft a compelling RFP response.
What you'll own
* Partnering with the Client Growth Director to lead strategy end‐to‐end across pitches and new business responses
* Serving as the senior strategic voice across our client portfolio - stepping in on QBRs, major resets and high‐stakes briefs
* Driving the development and commercialisation of Bench Lens, our proprietary research product suite
* Owning our Nielsen CMV practice and upskilling the broader team on audience tools and planning frameworks
* Building Bench's external profile through thought leadership, industry panels and media commentary
What you'll bring
* 6+ years in a full-service media agency, with meaningful time in a senior or lead strategy role
* Proven track record leading pitches and RFPs from brief to final presentation
* The ability to craft visually compelling, boardroom-ready presentations in Google Slides
* Hands‐on experience with Nielsen CMV, GWI, Roy Morgan or similar audience tools
* Exceptional written and verbal communication – able to make complex ideas land simply
* A genuine curiosity about media and the presence to inspire both clients and internal teams
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