Discover Brand Strategist jobs for experienced professionals ready to shape how organizations connect with customers. Brand strategists research audiences and markets, define positioning, and turn business goals into clear, compelling brand direction. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you explore senior-level roles where strategic thinking can make a measurable impact.
Brand strategists build and guide the ideas that influence how a company, product, or service is understood. Typical work includes analyzing customer insights and competitors, developing brand platforms and messaging, advising on campaigns, and partnering with creative, marketing, product, and leadership teams. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on corporate brand, product positioning, customer experience, or brand transformation.
Employers often seek a combination of research, analytical, and creative strengths. Useful capabilities include market and audience research, positioning and messaging, strategic storytelling, presentation and facilitation, campaign planning, and the ability to connect brand recommendations to business outcomes. Experience collaborating across functions and guiding stakeholders through complex decisions is also valuable.
Brand Strategists work in companies, agencies, consultancies, and specialized studios. With experience, professionals may advance into roles such as Senior Brand Strategist, Brand Director, Head of Brand Strategy, or VP of Brand. Responsibilities and compensation vary by employer, location, industry, and scope; Ladders lists vetted roles paying $100,000 or more.
Explore Brand Strategist openings and related senior marketing and brand leadership opportunities on Ladders. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify roles aligned with your experience and career goals.
Senior Program Director, NewWorld Strategies
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of business development by driving client engagement and project execution. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and manage opportunities, ensuring seamless onboardin...
5 days ago
$139K - $163K *
Advance your career as a strategic legal partner by providing product and privacy counsel that balances compliance with innovation. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable solutions that support...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead a talented design team to shape the user experience across multiple platforms. Define interaction patterns, elevate design standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $125K *
Unlock your potential by driving strategic growth in student health insurance. Manage key relationships with higher education institutions while executing innovative sales strategies to enhance market...
Reposted 1 week ago
Strategic Alliance Account Executive
$140K - $150K *
Champion strategic alliances by driving business development and managing key relationships within the Independent Financial Network, focusing on life insurance opportunities and enhancing market pres...
1 week ago
$75K - $105K *
Collaborate with clients to enhance their social media strategies using healthcare insights, data-driven execution, and creative content development for multi-channel success. This role demands a proa...
Reposted 1 week ago
$106K - $126K *
Champion brand growth by leading trade marketing initiatives, executing local strategies, and fostering partnerships with wholesalers and retailers. This role demands creativity, strong communication...
2 weeks ago
$77K - $89K *
Drive innovative SEO and GEO strategies, collaborating with teams to enhance client visibility through technical audits, content optimization, and performance analysis. Leverage deep expertise to deli...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $160K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Social Media team, driving innovative strategies, and enhancing client relationships. You'll manage campaigns, mentor talent, and shape the future of social ma...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...
2 weeks ago
Head of Strategic Partnerships
$350K - $500K+*
Transform the strategic partnership landscape by leading a high-performing team to identify, negotiate, and close impactful partnerships that drive growth and enhance our retirement platform's reach a...
1 week ago
$97K - $120K *
Deliver engaging social media strategies that elevate brand reputation, drive audience engagement, and align with business goals. Lead content creation, track analytics, and foster community interacti...
3 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Strategist - R01572124
$170K - $230K *
Transform business operations by leading cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex challenges, ensuring measurable value realization through strategic execution and innovative solutions...
6 days ago
Digital Experience & Marketing Effectiveness Lead
$143K - $273K *
Drive strategic initiatives to optimize member experiences across digital journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data insights, improve marketing effectiveness, and enhance cust...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director of Marketing - Practice Growth
$110K - $130K *
Champion growth by developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that enhance patient acquisition and practice performance across a network of orthodontic and pediatric practices...
6 days ago
Account Supervisor - Real Estate
$80K - $95K *
Transform luxury engagement by leading strategic communications for high-profile real estate clients. Drive earned media strategies, manage client relationships, and collaborate with a dynamic team to...
3 days ago
Sr. Director, Product Management, Consumer
$211K - $373K *
Innovate the consumer experience by leading product strategy and execution. Drive a high-performing team to enhance onboarding and insurance purchasing while aligning with cross-functional partners to...
3 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, Process Optimization & Agentic Operations
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by driving operational excellence through process improvement, automation readiness, and stakeholder collaboration. This role focuses on enhancing business outcomes and sustaining mea...
3 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, Process Optimization & Agentic Operations
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by leveraging consulting expertise to enhance processes, implement improvements, and prepare for automation. Collaborate with leaders to achieve measurable business outcom...
3 weeks ago
Senior Advisor - (Strategy & Communications) - Remote at Traction
$80K - $95K *
Champion transformative intergovernmental initiatives, providing strategic analysis and recommendations to enhance Indigenous women's advocacy within policy and leadership frameworks. Grow your career...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead a dynamic team to innovate and execute bold, cross-channel campaigns that elevate brand presence and drive measurable growth in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various departments to c...
3 weeks ago
Senior Group Product Manager, Marketing Platform
$187K - $260K *
Lead the charge in shaping our marketing technology ecosystem, driving product strategy and team development while enhancing workflows and cross-channel capabilities for data-driven marketing success...
4 days ago
Account Director, Promotional Medical Education
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $180K *
Lead the charge in forging transformative partnerships within the entertainment industry, crafting AI-driven demonstrations to showcase innovative filmmaking technologies and fostering long-term colla...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Category Manager – Packaging
$115K - $150K *
Advance your career by spearheading global packaging strategies, optimizing supplier networks, and achieving cost efficiencies while leading a dynamic team. Foster innovation and sustainability within...
3 weeks ago
What does a Brand Strategist do?
A Brand Strategist researches audiences and markets, defines brand positioning and messaging, and helps organizations apply a consistent brand direction across products, campaigns, and customer experiences.
What qualifications are common for Brand Strategist jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in brand strategy, marketing, communications, research, or a related field, along with strong analytical, writing, presentation, and collaboration skills. Some senior roles may request a relevant degree or a portfolio of strategic work.
Where do Brand Strategists work?
Brand Strategists work in in-house marketing teams, advertising and branding agencies, consultancies, and other organizations that need expertise in positioning, customer insight, and brand growth.
How can I find Brand Strategist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each posting for compensation, experience requirements, responsibilities, and location, since details vary by role.
What roles can follow a Brand Strategist position?
Depending on experience and organization structure, Brand Strategists may progress to Senior Brand Strategist, Brand Director, Head of Brand Strategy, or VP of Brand roles.