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.
Marketing Strategist - Transportation
$80K - $95K *
Join us to lead strategic marketing initiatives for the Transportation sector, driving integrated campaigns and business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market positioning and delive...
3 weeks ago
$92K - $116K *
Champion media planning initiatives by leading tactical execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve brand goals and optimize campaign performance...
1 week ago
$95K - $105K *
Transform creative visions into tangible assets by managing the entire production lifecycle. Oversee timelines, quality control, and vendor relationships to ensure projects are delivered on-brand, on...
6 days ago
Lead Strategy & Planning Consultant
$131K - $224K *
Drive strategic initiatives in consumer payments, analyzing trends and opportunities to enhance customer engagement and competitive positioning. Collaborate across functions to influence decisions and...
Yesterday
Lead Strategy & Planning Consultant
$131K - $224K *
Shape the future of consumer payments by leading strategic initiatives, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and innovation in the payments landscape...
Yesterday
Lead Strategy & Planning Consultant
$131K - $224K *
Unlock strategic growth by leading cross-functional initiatives in consumer payments. Analyze trends, develop actionable insights, and influence senior leadership to enhance competitive positioning an...
Yesterday
Brand Manager - eCommerce and Brand Building
$110K - $130K *
Drive brand growth and digital performance by managing a pet nutrition portfolio holistically. Collaborate across functions to strategize innovative solutions that enhance market share across pure-pla...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Lead a dynamic team to create impactful, social-first campaigns that resonate with audiences. Drive innovative concepts, art direct diverse content, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams...
2 weeks ago
Strategy and Operations Lead, gTech Ads Programs
$152K - $221K *
Champion strategic initiatives by collaborating with leadership to drive operational excellence and enhance service delivery for high-value accounts, ensuring alignment across teams and translating in...
1 week ago
Investment Strategy Senior Portfolio Strategist (Hybrid)
$135K - $175K *
Lead strategic investment initiatives by designing and managing customized insurance portfolios. Collaborate across teams to align client objectives with actionable investment strategies, ensuring opt...
5 days ago
Assistant Director of Brand and Creative Strategy
$80K - $96K *
Create impactful brand strategies and oversee creative direction to enhance audience engagement and elevate the museum's reputation. Lead a team in delivering cohesive visual storytelling across digit...
Today
$110K - $125K *
Drive brand excellence by managing strategy execution, agency relations, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead creative initiatives to elevate brand presence and ensure consistency across all touch...
2 weeks ago
Design Lead, Fanatics Collect Marketplace
$120K - $150K *
Elevate the Fanatics Collect Marketplace by designing an engaging, user-friendly experience for collectors. Lead the charge in creating a trusted auction house that seamlessly integrates fixed-price a...
1 week ago
$72K - $100K *
Lead the execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project management processes and enhance operat...
4 days ago
$72K - $100K *
Shape the future of integrated project management by leading diverse teams, ensuring flawless execution, and driving project success through strategic collaboration and effective communication across...
5 days ago
$72K - $100K *
Champion integrated project delivery by leading teams, managing schedules, and ensuring flawless execution. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet client goals while maintaining budget and...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform high-density data center infrastructure by leading product strategy for AI/HPC cabling solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable offerings that meet market needs...
1 week ago
Senior Vice President, Planning (CPG Client)
$180K - $268K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of media strategy, leading initiatives and fostering client relationships. Drive innovative solutions while managing a high-performing team to exceed client expect...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Portfolio Creative & Design
$210K - $235K *
Architect powerful brand identities and lead creative vision across two distinct portfolios, fostering innovation and maintaining brand integrity while driving design excellence and strategic directio...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Vice President, Account Management
$149K - $239K *
Lead strategic paid media initiatives, driving performance and innovation across diverse accounts. Inspire a high-performing team while fostering client relationships and evolving media strategies to...
2 weeks ago
$73K - $132K *
Transform market analysis and strategic planning by leveraging geospatial insights to drive store location decisions and enhance capital investment strategies across multiple teams, ensuring data-driv...
Today
$110K - $165K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights. As a Senior Growth Analyst, you'll leverage your analytical expertise to drive business decisions and enhance consumer engag...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $165K *
Champion data-driven insights to influence business decisions and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze consumer behavior and market trends, translating complex data into ac...
3 weeks ago
Senior Creative Campaign Producer- Vice President
$150K - $165K *
Shape compelling content campaigns that engage audiences and elevate brand presence. Lead the creative process from concept to delivery, transforming complex topics into impactful narratives across mu...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate strategic communications within HR by crafting compelling narratives, managing messaging across platforms, and advising leaders on effective communication strategies to align with organization...
2 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.