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.
$160K - $240K *
Join us to lead innovative design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual solutions that elevate brand identity and engage audiences effectively...
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$150K - $175K *
Lead the creative vision for immersive brand experiences, driving impactful B2B activations and fostering a collaborative studio culture. Oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-qu...
2 days ago
$150K - $175K *
Shape the future of immersive brand experiences by leading creative vision and execution for high-stakes B2B activations, ensuring impactful storytelling and cultural relevance across diverse projects...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform the Sörbo brand by leading operational transitions, building distributor channels, nurturing customer relationships, and driving product development for significant growth in the World Enter...
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Manager, Presentation & Design
$85K - $102K *
Partner with us to deliver high-quality presentations and creative content. You'll support client teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure visual consistency while thriving in a fast-paced environm...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Accelerate your career by leading strategy for 20+ beverage brands across North America. Drive social engagement, manage a high-performing team, and collaborate with senior clients to shape impactful...
1 week ago
$180K - $200K *
Lead the future of brand strategy by developing innovative approaches across multiple clients. Drive alignment and collaboration while leveraging market insights to create impactful campaigns that res...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Engage with global clients as a Senior Consultant, delivering strategic insights and leading project teams in Fashion & Sports industries. Utilize your trend forecasting expertise to shape solutions a...
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$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing and growing iconic brands. This role encompasses business management, cross-functional collaboration, and product development to drive brand success in an evol...
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$100K - $230K *
Transform engagement strategies across key clients by leading omnichannel planning, developing audience-inspired content, and mentoring junior talent to drive meaningful health journeys and business g...
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$100K - $230K *
Join us to lead engagement strategies across key clients, integrating CRM, social, and web initiatives. Drive audience-inspired experiences that connect insights to action, while mentoring junior tale...
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$180K - $210K *
Elevate creative excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team, setting vision and quality standards, and driving impactful brand strategies across diverse channels in a dynamic healthcare environmen...
2 weeks ago
$106K - $170K *
Take ownership of engagement strategy across key brands, shaping audience experiences and translating insights into actionable direction for clients. Lead integrated teams, manage senior client relati...
1 week ago
$230K - $275K *
Drive strategic excellence across multiple pharmaceutical brands, shaping brand direction and client partnerships. Lead teams to deliver integrated strategies that enhance brand impact and business ou...
2 weeks ago
Senior Vice President, Strategy (CPG Client)
$180K - $299K *
Drive strategic media planning and execution for high-profile accounts, leading a talented team to innovate and enhance client business through integrated campaigns and omni-channel insights while ens...
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Senior Vice President, Strategy (CPG Client)
$180K - $299K *
Drive innovative media strategies and lead a dynamic team to enhance client success through integrated planning and execution across channels, ensuring optimal resource use and fostering a culture of...
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$60K - $140K *
Champion impactful digital campaigns by leading brand awareness initiatives, managing complex project timelines, and ensuring flawless execution across digital video and display platforms while foster...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Strategist, leading human-centered design and research initiatives to drive impactful solutions for government and defense clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager - Brand Marketing Strategy - A&F
$110K - $130K *
Lead strategic sports marketing initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to develop impactful campaigns that blend fashion and sports, enhancing brand relevance and consumer loyalty across vario...
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$150K - $170K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic growth initiatives within a dynamic QSR environment. Drive operational efficiency, enhance marketing strategies, and build executive relationships to achieve m...
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$145K - $165K *
Lead the charge in transforming brand strategies through innovative disruption. Collaborate with clients and mentor teams to exceed expectations while fostering a culture of creativity and analytical...
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$160K - $180K *
Elevate brand strategies by translating consumer insights and market dynamics into actionable marketing solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive impactful results in a f...
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Retail Brand & Creative Strategy
$163K - $245K *
Unlock your potential as a creative leader, driving innovative brand strategies and campaigns across retail banking. Collaborate with top-tier agencies to elevate brand storytelling and consumer engag...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of brand design by leading innovative campaigns that engage diverse communities. Collaborate with teams to create impactful physical and digital experiences, driving brand loyalty and...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading social strategy for key clients, driving creative vision and content direction. Collaborate with teams to develop impactful campaigns and optimize performance in a regulate...
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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.