Entry Level Strategy Lead Jobs
New grad strategy lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a clear analytical portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Technology & Software and Artificial Intelligence roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Google, Pear VC, and Becoming hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google’s unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals. The Accelerated Growth team aims to approach existing advertisers and increase their Google Ads investment by implementing growth strategies. As a Digital Strategy Lead, you will own your entire sales pipeline, from prospecting to closed-won deals and promote, drive business growth, and consult with clients to exponentially grow their business with Google’s advertising solutions. Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify potential customers proactively by working through a pool of prospects.
Manage full cycle sales pipeline and develop a strategy to achieve quota on a quarterly basis.
Grow customers' Google Ads footprint by presenting customized marketing solutions across the full funnel of Google’s product solutions.
Implement creative ways to expand customers existing accounts, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote other Google products.
* Drive consistent pipeline growth by engaging with customers via meet, email and in person. Deliver against revenue targets and key outcomes while prioritizing and delivering an excellent customer experience to Google's advertisers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in sales, media account management or relevant role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience driving business growth and maintaining client relationships.
Experience building a book of business through proactive prospecting and lead business cycles.
Experience maintaining and expanding C-suite or key stakeholder relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding individual sales quotas or business goal in a changing environment.
Skilled in translating complex business issues into Google Ads solutions.
COMPENSATION
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $88000 - $125000 (USD) + 35% bonus target + equity + benefits
LOCATION
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google’s unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals. The Accelerated Growth team aims to approach existing advertisers and increase their Google Ads investment by implementing growth strategies. As a Digital Strategy Lead, you will own your entire sales pipeline, from prospecting to closed-won deals and promote, drive business growth, and consult with clients to exponentially grow their business with Google’s advertising solutions. Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify potential customers proactively by working through a pool of prospects.
Manage full cycle sales pipeline and develop a strategy to achieve quota on a quarterly basis.
Grow customers' Google Ads footprint by presenting customized marketing solutions across the full funnel of Google’s product solutions.
Implement creative ways to expand customers existing accounts, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote other Google products.
* Drive consistent pipeline growth by engaging with customers via meet, email and in person. Deliver against revenue targets and key outcomes while prioritizing and delivering an excellent customer experience to Google's advertisers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in sales, media account management or relevant role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience driving business growth and maintaining client relationships.
Experience building a book of business through proactive prospecting and lead business cycles.
Experience maintaining and expanding C-suite or key stakeholder relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding individual sales quotas or business goal in a changing environment.
Skilled in translating complex business issues into Google Ads solutions.
COMPENSATION
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $88000 - $125000 (USD) + 35% bonus target + equity + benefits
LOCATION
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Entry Level Strategy Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strategy lead job?
Entry level strategy lead roles reward candidates who can show structured thinking, even without years of experience. Employers at this level look for internship projects, case competitions, or coursework that demonstrates market analysis or business problem-solving. Tailoring your resume to highlight measurable outcomes from those experiences, and framing a cover letter around a specific business challenge, gives you a clear edge over candidates who submit generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level strategy leads?
Companies hiring entry level strategy leads right now include Google, Pear VC, and Becoming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises running formal rotational programs as well as growth-stage companies that need analytical generalists who can contribute quickly.
Are there remote entry level strategy lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid postings are still common at the entry level. About 50% of entry level strategy lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which gives candidates outside major business hubs a realistic shot at these roles without relocating. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow to the arrangement that fits your situation.
Are these new grad strategy lead jobs?
Yes, the entry level strategy lead listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Searching for those signals in the job description helps you identify which openings are open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level strategy leads?
Entry Level strategy lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run high-volume planning cycles and need junior analysts who can support strategic initiatives, competitive research, and cross-functional projects before stepping into more senior ownership.