Brand Strategist
@ Aquent

London Area, United Kingdom
£69,168
On Site
Temporary
Posted 23 days ago

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About the Role

This Brand Strategist role is with a globally recognized organization that consistently redefines innovation and customer experience. You will be a strategic leader tasked with shaping the narrative for a beloved brand, defining strategic direction and igniting creative brilliance that resonates worldwide.

What You’ll Do

You will collaborate with creative and brand leadership to develop strategic frameworks, business analyses, and creative briefs that drive innovative work. You will:

  • Partner closely with creative and brand leaders to define points of view.
  • Lead key initiatives with objective, insights-driven approaches.
  • Create comprehensive project and creative briefs for internal teams.
  • Serve as the primary strategic contact for external agency partners.
  • Guide team presentations on cultural, market, and category opportunities.
  • Propose and lead insight development including primary research projects.
  • Align strategies with product marketing and global objectives.

What You’ll Bring

To excel in the Brand Strategist role, you need:

  • Solid experience in strategic brand planning and marketing strategy.
  • The ability to simplify complex information into actionable insights.
  • Expertise in business and brand strategy, visual storytelling, and presentation skills.
  • Proven success in leading strategic conversations across various disciplines.
  • Experience in creative advertising or design agencies with robust creative portfolios.

About the Client & Contract

You will be joining a multinational technology company known for popular consumer electronics, media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions. This is an 11-month hybrid contract with a 40 hours per week commitment and a daily rate of up to £288.20 (PAYE). Next steps will be shared by COB on Thur 9th Nov.

Key Skills/Competency

Brand Strategy, Marketing, Creative Brief, Business Analysis, Innovation, Insights, Research, Strategic Leadership, Advertising, Communication

How to Get Hired at Aquent

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Aquent: Understand their partnership with global brands.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight brand strategy and research skills.
  • Prepare strategic examples: Showcase creative brief successes.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with current and past employees of Aquent.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review marketing strategy frameworks.
Update portfolio with creative briefs.
Study business analysis methods.
Practice data simplification techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past teamwork examples.
Explain handling creative disagreements.
Share conflict resolution experiences.
Discuss time-management strategies.

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