Branding and PR Manager

REVIEW CRITERIA:

MANDATORY:

• Strong Senior Brand Strategist Profile
• Must have 4+ years of pure brand strategy experience at branding/strategy agencies (not advertising/campaign-only roles)
• Must have hands-on experience with brand strategy frameworks for new brand creation and rebranding initiatives (brand persona, positioning, narrative, tone of voice, guidelines)
• Must have experience conducting and leading brand workshops, integrating research inputs (primary + secondary) into insights and brand positioning
• Must have B2C brand strategy experience (B2B exposure is highly preferred but optional)
• Must have strong writing and storytelling skills to translate brand positioning into compelling narratives, messaging, tone, and strategic decks.
• Must be able to manage end-to-end brand strategy projects, including research synthesis, workshop facilitation, positioning, framework creation, and collaboration with design teams for visual translation.
• Must have a portfolio or compilation of case studies showing rebranding projects, positioning frameworks, workshop involvement, research synthesis, and strategy-to-design translation
• Preferably a degree/master’s in Marketing, Brand Strategy, Design, or Communication from reputed institutes (e.g., MICA, NID, Srishti, or similar).
• Must come from Branding Studios, Brand strategy firms, Strategic design consultancies, branding agencies etc.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a senior brand strategist professional, who can help us deliver innovative strategic directions that benefit our client’s business with measurable results. The candidate should have thorough knowledge and experience in the methods and application of tools to deliver an effective programme. Candidates should have experience with both mass and premium brands as well as FMCG, durables, and service categories.

Experience with digital-first or digitally marketed brands is an advantage that we look forward to.

ROLES & EXPECTATIONS-

• Drive brand and business strategy processes in our firm.
• Thorough practical knowledge and experience in implementing methods, tools and processes with capabilities to handhold teams to deliver at the highest standards.
• Proficient in conducting research programs to uncover customer and user needs, business and market findings, drawing insights for branding, service and CX design for digital and traditional applications.
• Conduct primary and secondary market research in marketing, sales and consumer experience.
• Programming workshops, conducting them and creating a comprehensive outcome report with insights and recommendations.
• Bring an idea to life on a whiteboard, articulate it, create systems and deliver.
• Strong understanding of pan-India markets across a wide range of verticals and categories.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Excellent storytelling skills, capable of good verbal and written communications, client interfacing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in putting together presentations and strategy decks.
• Good articulation and writing skills.
• Understanding business, data tools and analytics (The math of it)
• Capable of managing and building relationships with senior client executives with strong domain-level competence along with a well-informed worldview.
• Team player capable of working across verticals with leadership skills.

ADVANTAGEOUS / OPTIONAL SKILLS-

• Experience in ethnographic, observational and behaviour studies.
• Management skills, idea creation, directing and delivering through a creative team.
• Interest in trends and analysis of brands, brand strategies and staying up-to-date and well-informed.
• Experience in analysing the brand and marketing landscape and writing advisory and opinion articles on branding and brand communication.
• Well-informed and knowledgeable with a world view.
• Observant and aware of current trends and their evolution.

• Strong Brand Marketing Profile.
• Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 1+ years of experience in managing brand-led events (pop-ups, workshops, community meet-ups).
• Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have experience in managing vendors coordination, venue, talent/artists management, and internal stakeholders for smooth event execution, including logistics, timelines, approvals, and budget tracking.
• Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have experience in executing on-ground events
• Mandatory (Experience 4) - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – ability to manage external partners (e.g. creators, communities, businesses) and internal teams simultaneously.
• Mandatory (Company) - Any start-up, event agency, creator-first agency, or lifestyle brand

Strong Senior Brand Strategist Profile

Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 4+ years of pure brand strategy experience at branding/strategy agencies (not advertising/campaign-only roles)

Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have hands-on experience with brand strategy frameworks for new brand creation and rebranding initiatives (brand persona, positioning, narrative, tone of voice, guidelines)

Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have experience conducting and leading brand workshops, integrating research inputs (primary + secondary) into insights and brand positioning

Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must have B2C brand strategy experience (B2B exposure is highly preferred but optional)

Mandatory (Skills 1) – Must have strong writing and storytelling skills to translate brand positioning into compelling narratives, messaging, tone, and strategic decks.

Mandatory (Skills 2) – Must be able to manage end-to-end brand strategy projects, including research synthesis, workshop facilitation, positioning, framework creation, and collaboration with design teams for visual translation.

Mandatory (Portfolio) - Must have a portfolio or compilation of case studies showing rebranding projects, positioning frameworks, workshop involvement, research synthesis, and strategy-to-design translation

Mandatory (Education) – Preferably a degree/master’s in Marketing, Brand Strategy, Design, or Communication from reputed institutes (e.g., MICA, NID, Srishti, or similar).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a results-driven, multi-platform communications strategy and plan in line with brand vision.
• Creating and managing all marketing materials and collateral in line with brand direction
• Implementing online marketing activities including Social Media.
• Tracking effectiveness of various campaigns and course correcting as required
• Managing communications spend and working with vendors and agencies, to develop supporting assets
• Leading the planning and implementation of PR and initiatives related to the brand
• Key Requirements
• You have a degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• You have prior experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of content development and SEM.
• A strong network of PR and media contacts would be highly advantageous.
• You have exceptional verbal & written communication skills.
• You have a high level of attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders.

• Execute and manage the company’s brand strategy as well as corresponding brand elements in order to maximize the brand’s equity
• Responsible for the creation and placement of advertising that is in support of the business’s initiatives through media planning, creative development, metrics, market research, and vendor management.
• Drive programs and projects across the various customer touch points to drive customer consideration and trust for our products
• Execute aggressive multi-channel marketing plans to drive customer acquisition and retention
• Take ownership of the brands voice by defining guidelines and best practices across products and platforms
• Work with digital teams to create digital first assets that can help drive acquisition & engagement
• Establish metrics for the purpose of measuring campaign effectiveness against KPI’s.
• The role will report to the Head of Brand marketing

Key skills

• Customer Centricity
• Innovative and creative thought process
• Analytical
• Exposure to Brand Communication and Media Planning
• Prior experience in an internet/digital company, or managing digital first brands is preferred

Industry we can Look at: FMCG/ Consumer Durable/Retail or any B2C

Based Location: Bangalore (work from Office)

• Setting up the annual brand calendar, coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring consistency in brand-related decisions
• Reporting on brand performance to determine ROI
• Analysing competitor brands, shopping behaviours as well as consumer trends
• Creating brand budgets
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high performing creatives
• Ensuring the rapid growth of the brand

What you need to have:

• MBA in Marketing from a tier 1/ tier 2 Business School
• Prior experience in working with brands in wellness/ nutrition
• Solid understanding of packaging, marketing communication, new product launch, market places etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills