Senior Brand Strategist (Branding agency, Branding studio)
at Advertising & Marketing Industry
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.
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Experience Level: 3+ Years
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka (On-site)
Roles and Responsibilities:
● Define, plan, and execute brand research - primary and secondary.
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● Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling visual assets, marketing collateral, and brand campaigns.
● Present brand strategies, recommendations, and campaigns
● Stay updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to recommend innovative brand strategies and tactics.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
● Demonstrable experience as a Brand Strategist, Brand Manager, or similar role with a minimum of 3-4 years in brand development and management.
● Experience in developing and launching successful brand campaigns.
● Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, consumer insights, and market research findings.
● Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a strong understanding of brand identity and positioning.
● Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
● Strong leadership and management skills.
● Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
● Proficiency in branding tools and software, as well as Google Workspace and project management tools.
Objectives of this role:
● Developing and implementing comprehensive brand strategies that align with the company’s objectives and target audience preferences.
● Conducting branding focused market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive insights, including conducting primary research to understand consumer behaviours that inform brand positioning.
● Defining brand elements, including brand architecture, messaging, value proposition, positioning, tagline, voice, and tone, to ensure consistency across all channels.
● Aiding design & content teams in properly understanding and implementing finalised strategies
● Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, PR, and web to integrate brand strategies into ongoing initiatives.
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Must have owned brand meaning, not just executed campaigns
Must have launched or scaled a brand platform, not only shows or campaigns
Prior ownership of earned media, social brand voice, and PR
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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have strong hands-on experience in Brand Marketing for a Top / well-known B2C or Fintech brands
Mandatory (Core Skills): Must possess creative thinking, strong project management skills, and be execution-focused; should have managed brand campaigns including creative development, production, social content, media planning, and buying..
Mandatory (Education): Candidates from Top college like IIMs, ISB, MICA, VGSOM-IIT Kharagpur, IIT etc (Note: College can be ignored if candidate is from unicorn companies like Bharatpe, Unilever, Reliance, Groww etc)
Mandatory (Company): Well-know B2C Brands in FMCG, Fintech, BFSI, Consumer Tech, or Lifestyle brands.
Reports to: Marketing Director / VP of Marketing
Type: Full-time
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Brand Manager to lead and execute brand strategies that drive growth and enhance brand equity. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in brand management, a deep understanding of consumer behavior, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Brand Strategy Development:
Develop and implement comprehensive brand strategies aligned with business goals.
Define brand positioning, target audience, and key messaging.
2. Marketing Campaign Management:
Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Collaborate with creative, media, and digital teams to ensure cohesive brand communication.
3. Market Analysis & Insights:
Conduct market research to understand consumer needs, competition, and industry trends.
Analyze sales data and campaign performance to refine strategies.
4. Budget Management:
Manage the brand budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
Track and report on ROI for marketing activities.
5. Product Development Support:
Work closely with product development teams to align new products with brand strategy.
Lead go-to-market strategies for product launches.
6. Team Leadership:
Mentor and guide junior brand managers and marketing coordinators.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with sales, PR, and product teams.
7. Brand Performance Monitoring:
Develop and monitor KPIs to track brand performance.
Provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
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Key Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
Experience: 5+ years of brand management experience, preferably in [industry, e.g., FMCG, Tech].
Skills:
Proven ability to develop and execute successful brand strategies.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data for decision-making.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Proficiency in marketing tools and software (e.g., Google Analytics, CRM systems).
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Key Competencies:
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To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter
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The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical/business mindset, highly-focussed, self-motivated, and have prior experience in end-to-end managing brand campaigns. The candidate should be highly effective in cross-functional teams - working in collaboration with the agency, design team, business managers, and other stakeholders. We’re looking for someone with a “can-do” attitude who wants to work in a startup environment and always finds a way to make things work.
What is Must - ATL campaigns/ Offline Campaigns experience(especially Television) & media buying/planning experience
Joining: IMMEDIATELY
Responsibilities will include:
- Define the brand’s marketing strategy, deliver against app brand objectives
- Drive the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns at national/regional levels
- Develop, manage, and analyzes branding campaigns across marketing channels - offline and online
- Coordinate with agency and internal design team to execute the campaign
- Analyze campaigns and provide strategic recommendations
Attributes we value:
- Strong analytical foundation with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong intellectual curiosity
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Proficiency in Excel
Requirements:
- Graduation/Post-Graduation from a tier-1 institute
- Demonstrative experience in executing brand campaigns
- Work-ex: 4 - 8 years
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- Plan and organize ‘campus engagement events’ for better brand positioning
- Primary and secondary research to forecast and mitigate any brand threats or perception mismatches
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Brand Managers are the people who shape a company’s outward image. To do that, you’ll need to uncover consumer insights and deliver innovative marketing campaigns. We’ll turn to you to learn what can attract our customers and prospects and how we can improve customer experience.
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- Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices and tactics
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- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field. MBA preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in brand management, brand marketing, or marketing management
- Experience managing a brand across multiple markets
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