Description : About the Role
We are looking for a Brand Strategist who lives and breathes brands, storytelling, and digital culture.
The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a deep understanding of marketing strategy, audience psychology, and brand behavior in the digital ecosystem.
You will be responsible for conceptualizing, strategizing, and leading end-to-end brand campaigns that resonate with consumers and deliver measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities (KRA) :
- Lead strategic thinking and creative direction for brand campaigns across digital, social, and traditional platforms.
- Interpret client briefs to identify core objectives and translate them into compelling, insight-driven campaign strategies.
- Conceptualize and present innovative campaign ideas, brand narratives, and go-to-market plans.
- Drive the end-to-end process for new business pitches from ideation, research, and positioning to pitch presentation and creative sample execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including content, design, film, outreach, and media to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on consumer behavior, market trends, category dynamics, and competitor activities.
- Develop actionable insights and brand strategies based on research findings and data interpretation.
- Craft strong brand positioning and communication frameworks that align with client goals and audience expectations.
- Lead and facilitate brainstorming sessions to inspire innovative thinking across teams.
- Mentor and guide junior strategists, helping them develop strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign performance and derive learnings for future strategy development.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends in marketing, digital storytelling, influencer culture, and consumer engagement.
- Build strong client relationships by communicating strategy clearly and presenting compelling creative rationales.
Required Skillsets :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Marketing, Advertising, Communication, or Media Studies.4-7 years of experience in brand strategy, creative planning, or marketing strategy within an advertising, digital, or media agency.Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, consumer insights, and brand positioning.Proven experience in leading pitch presentations, campaign strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.Deep curiosity about consumer psychology, market behavior, and cultural trends.Proficiency in research methodologies, competitive analysis, and strategic frameworks.Ability to translate data and insights into creative strategies that deliver measurable results.Experience managing and mentoring a team of junior strategists or planners.Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with an eye for detail.Creative mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning in the advertising space(ref : iimjobs.com)