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.
Sr. Qualitative Insight Director
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading qualitative research projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive strategic insights and innovate research processes to ensure project success an...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Qualitative Insight Director
$110K - $130K *
Transform client insights into actionable strategies by leading qualitative research projects, mentoring teams, and fostering strong client relationships. Drive innovation in research processes while...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Qualitative Insight Director
$110K - $130K *
Lead a team of strategists to drive innovative qualitative research projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while mentoring others and enhancing strategic expertise within the organ...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Qualitative Insight Director
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading qualitative research projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive strategic insights and innovative methodologies to enhance project outcomes and el...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Qualitative Insight Director
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative research strategies and client relationships while leading project execution and mentoring teams. Drive insights and deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and effect...
3 weeks 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
$90K - $110K *
Unlock new business opportunities by building relationships and driving revenue. Collaborate with key clients and AEC professionals to expand our reach and maintain a strategic sales pipeline in this...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager - Programmatic Strategy
$90K - $100K *
Unlock your potential as a Programmatic Strategy leader, driving innovative solutions and client relations across multiple accounts. Collaborate to enhance revenue growth and deliver exceptional servi...
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Brand Specialist- Collaborations
$71K - $93K *
Elevate your career by driving impactful brand collaborations and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cultural relevance and consumer engagement, shaping the bran...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Strategist, leading complex accounts and enhancing team performance. Drive strategic delivery, ensure quality, and coach strategists to excel in a collaborative envi...
1 week ago
Global Retail Marketing Strategy Leader, Consumer and Gaming
$175K - $247K *
Champion innovative retail marketing strategies that drive growth and engagement across global markets. Collaborate with regional teams to adapt and execute scalable programs, ensuring alignment with...
1 week ago
Global Retail Marketing Strategy Leader, Consumer and Gaming
$175K - $247K *
Execute global retail marketing strategies that drive growth and engagement across key partners. Collaborate with regional teams to adapt programs, optimize campaigns, and enhance shopper experiences...
1 week ago
Global Retail Marketing Strategy Leader, Consumer and Gaming
$175K - $247K *
Champion innovative retail marketing strategies that drive growth and engagement across global markets. Collaborate with regional teams to optimize campaigns and enhance shopper experiences, ensuring...
1 week ago
Deployment Strategist, New Business
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer engagement by identifying new market opportunities, developing actionable strategies, and driving successful deployment of complex technology solutions. Collaborate across teams to...
3 weeks ago
Deployment Strategist, New Business
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of technology solutions by identifying new market opportunities, developing customer relationships, and driving successful deployments. Collaborate with teams to translate insights in...
3 weeks ago
Deployment Strategist, New Business
$110K - $130K *
Empower customer success by driving innovative deployment strategies and solutions. Collaborate with teams to identify market opportunities, validate customer needs, and ensure seamless execution of c...
3 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
$75K - $110K *
Join a team that's driving product innovation by leading commercialization efforts for new outdoor products. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful go-to-market strategies, ensuring succes...
3 weeks ago
Strategic Director- Hybrid (Plano, TX)
$140K - $180K *
Transform the strategic landscape by leading a team of strategists, crafting insightful briefs, and driving client success through innovative strategies and measurable outcomes. Collaborate across dep...
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Go-to-Market & Strategy Manager
$160K - $246K *
Lead the charge in strategic growth and transformation by advising segment leaders, optimizing investments, and driving cross-functional initiatives to achieve measurable business outcomes and enhance...
2 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Affairs - Priority Audiences
$135K - $292K *
Lead the development of audience-centered strategies to enhance engagement and reputation. Collaborate across teams to align priorities and drive measurable outcomes, ensuring effective communication...
2 weeks ago
Creative Director (Writer) Passport Brand Design
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a Creative Director, Writer, leading brand storytelling and campaign concepting for a major North American client. Drive creative excellence and strategic narratives in a collab...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform user experiences by designing engaging human-AI interfaces and 3D visuals. Collaborate across product and brand to create polished assets and prototypes, driving innovation in interactive de...
4 days ago
EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Value Creation - Industrials and Consumer - Senior Director
$250K - $290K *
Unlock potential by leading operational projects that drive value creation for clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, manage complex transactions, and deliver sustain...
3 weeks ago
Social Strategist, X and Insights
$112K - $154K *
Own and execute social strategy on X, driving engagement and performance analysis across channels. Collaborate with teams to optimize content and leverage insights for impactful programming, ensuring...
2 days 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.