Senior Brand Strategist | Remote

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<h2 dir="ltr">About the Role</h2> <p dir="ltr">We're looking for a Senior Brand Strategist to lead brand positioning, go-to-market strategy, and communications direction for high-visibility clients and initiatives. This is a strategic leadership role, not execution support — you'll define the brand narrative, guide cross-functional teams, and act as the senior strategic voice clients rely on for fast-moving, high-stakes engagements. Many engagements in this space run as short, intensive strategy sprints, so you'll need to move quickly from discovery to a clear, actionable strategy.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lead brand positioning and go-to-market strategy development for new products, markets, or brand relaunches</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Define brand narrative, messaging architecture, and communications strategy across channels</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Act as the senior strategic lead on client engagements, often within compressed timelines (e.g., 2–4 week strategy sprints)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Guide and align cross-functional teams (creative, growth, communications) around a unified brand strategy</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Advise on brand consistency, positioning risk, and competitive differentiation</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Present strategic recommendations directly to client leadership and senior stakeholders</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Oversee account-level strategy and communications direction for complex, multi-stakeholder engagements</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">What You Bring</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Extensive, expert-level experience in brand strategy, brand marketing, or communications strategy</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Track record leading brand positioning or GTM strategy for recognizable brands or complex organizations</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Experience operating as a senior strategic lead or account director in an agency or consulting context</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strong executive presence and the ability to present and defend strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ability to move quickly from discovery to a clear strategic deliverable under tight timelines</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Comfort leading and aligning cross-functional teams without direct authority</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Nice to Have</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Industry-specific experience matching the client vertical (industrial/B2B, consumer hardware, financial services)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">International market experience for clients operating outside the US</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Experience with recurring or renewing strategic engagements for the same client</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Why This Role</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strategic ownership: Define brand direction at the highest level, not just execute against a brief</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">High-caliber engagements: Work with clients who value senior strategic input and compensate accordingly</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Fast-paced, high-impact work: Short, intensive strategy sprints with real visibility and influence</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Executive access: Direct engagement with client leadership and senior stakeholders</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">How to Apply</h2> <p dir="ltr">Ready to lead brand strategy for high-visibility engagements? Apply through Toptal here: <p> </p>

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