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.
Creative Strategist, Paid Social (Remote)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining direct-response advertising in health. You'll develop and optimize creative strategies across video and static formats, collaborating closely with production and growth t...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower client success by leading integrated marketing campaigns, managing key accounts, and driving strategic growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while ment...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing strategic partnerships with executive clients, driving retention and revenue growth through consultative account management and business development in the digital banking...
3 days ago
Director, Client Growth & Strategy, HHS
$150K - $200K *
Transform client relationships and drive growth strategies within HHS, leveraging market insights and technology to identify opportunities and enhance mission impact. Engage directly with stakeholders...
3 days ago
Director, Social Commerce Strategy
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading social commerce strategies across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Drive revenue growth and optimize customer experiences through innovative, data-driven appr...
2 weeks ago
Commerce Media Strategist, Amazon Search
$80K - $95K *
Champion client success by developing and optimizing innovative commerce media strategies across key platforms, driving measurable growth and profitability while ensuring high levels of client satisfa...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to shape corporate strategy by translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and influence decisi...
1 week ago
$190K - $230K *
Lead and enhance brand storytelling across campaigns. Collaborate with teams to ensure cohesive brand presence, drive creative direction, and develop a high-performing creative team to elevate brand i...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Executive Creative Director, Health & Wellness
$285K - $350K *
Join a dynamic team as you set the creative vision for a major health account, focusing on women's health. Lead multidisciplinary teams to craft culturally relevant, impactful work across various chan...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...
Reposted 2 days ago
$157K - $207K *
Shape the future of biology by leading creative initiatives that elevate our brand. Collaborate closely with leadership to craft compelling narratives and visuals, while managing a growing team and bu...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product and Design Strategist
$192K - $240K *
Unlock your potential as a Product + Design Strategist, leading ambiguous projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative, user-centered experiences an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Designer, Brand & Creative
$115K - $161K *
Shape the future of our brand by creating compelling visual narratives across diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand perception and audience engagement through inno...
Reposted today
Commerce Media Strategist, Retail Media Networks DSP
$80K - $100K *
Champion your expertise to drive and optimize innovative commerce media strategies, ensuring client satisfaction and measurable success across diverse marketing channels in a fully remote environment...
6 days ago
Commerce Media Strategist, Retail Media Networks DSP
$80K - $100K *
Optimize marketing campaigns within the commerce media ecosystem, developing tailored omnichannel strategies to drive client success and satisfaction while leveraging data-driven insights for continuo...
6 days ago
$110K - $135K *
Empower marketing innovation by leading product development for a cutting-edge intelligence platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive strategic decisions t...
2 weeks ago
Director, Commerce Strategy & Client Partnerships
$139K - $157K *
Transform client partnerships by leading innovative commerce strategies across major retail platforms. Drive growth through integrated marketing, operational excellence, and creative solutions, ensuri...
1 week ago
$195K - $215K *
Lead the charge in brand strategy, inspiring teams and fostering innovative solutions in a dynamic healthcare advertising environment, focused on advancing compelling communications and effective clie...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Media Planner (Integrated)
$75K - $90K *
Elevate your career as you drive powerful media strategies, collaborating with teams and clients to optimize performance across various channels, leveraging insights for impactful digital campaigns in...
Reposted 4 days ago
Group Director, Omnichannel & Media Strategy
$175K - $200K *
Lead and evolve omnichannel strategy across diverse clients and brands, driving integrated customer experiences that align with business objectives while enhancing strategic capabilities in a dynamic...
5 days ago
Director, Account Management & Partnerships
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in managing client and media partner relationships, ensuring exceptional service and effective contract management while driving growth and collaboration in news media investments...
3 weeks ago
Commerce Media Strategist, Amazon DSP (Full Funnel)
$80K - $95K *
Elevate client success by crafting and optimizing innovative commerce media strategies. Leverage data-driven insights to enhance campaign performance across platforms, ensuring measurable growth and c...
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Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing strategic partnerships to enhance capabilities, drive client opportunities, and foster collaboration across teams. This role requires a proactive approach to relationship...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's shaping brand strategy and creativity to drive business growth. You'll develop integrated campaigns, translate consumer insights into impactful marketing, and collaborate across tea...
3 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in driving end-to-end strategy and discovery for complex client engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights, build trusted relationships, and na...
1 week 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.