North America Head of Brands Innovation

Cincinnati, OH (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Owns cross-brand strategy and education initiatives, turning forums and partnerships into tangible brand engagements and workshops, while building the playbook and scaling advisory programs with agencies and strategic partners.

  • Brand Engagement & Education: Drive masterclasses and open houses, with PAC Global and DSCOOP platforms.
  • Delivery & Collaboration: Lead brand innovation workshops and print trials using HP experience centers to showcase print ideas.
  • Strategic Content & Council: Co-create case studies and lead the Brands Advisory Council to upskill HP customers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Represent PAC Global & HP tech in brand forums, delivering inspiration to brand leaders.
  • Promote Brands innovation services via strategic partners, such as DSCOOP & D&AD.
  • Partner with design agencies to scale brands reach and increase brand projects.
  • Deliver Brands Innovation Services as required by customers, including Mastersclasses, Open Houses and Innovation Workshops.
  • Work with HP Graphics Experience Centers in Alpharetta and Barcelona to deliver brand innovation workshops, print trials and sample production.
  • Co-create playbooks, case studies, and proof points for PAC Global, DSCOOP & strategic agencies to leverage.
  • Co-launch/Lead NA Brands Advisory Council leveraging PAC Global + DSCOOP platforms to upskill and drive marketing thought leadership into HP customers.
  • Manage the brands agenda (strategy, growth opportunities, pain points) of key PAC & HP customers.
  • Educate on Brands Innovation playbook & case studies to leverage and promote the HP Brands Success program as a growth driver.

Requirements

  • 10-15 yrs experience in B2C Marketing (CPG/Healthcare/Food & Beverage/Toys/Beauty expertise a plus) with progressive senior experience in brand strategy, marketing strategy, consumer insights, or related strategic disciplines, ideally within an agency, consultancy, or design-driven organization.
  • Having worked across large organizations and across different countries / cultures is a plus.
  • Fluent in English is a must, French and Spanish fluency are also a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Strategy, Communications, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications in strategy, insights, or innovation are highly valued.
  • Expert understanding of consumer behavior and ability to interpret behaviors through culture, category dynamics, motivation, and brand opportunity.
  • Advanced command of brand strategy frameworks, including positioning, brand architecture, messaging platforms, and long-term brand planning.
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to craft narratives, present to senior clients, and influence decision-making.
  • Ability to foster strong client relationships as a strategic advisor and contribute to long-term account growth.
  • Ability to work Eastern Time Zone hours, with flexibility to support clients and internal teams.
  • Approximate 30% travel requirements, funded by organization.

Preferred

  • Having worked across large organizations and across different countries / cultures is a plus.
  • French and Spanish fluency are also a plus.
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Hyperquake

Independent creative strategy, branding and experience design marketing agency founded in 1986. With locations in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City and Brooklyn, Hyperquake builds ambitious brands and experiences for those eager to activate a vision. We specialize in strategic innovation, branded experiences and scaling organizations for growth, working with companies ranging from small startups to global enterprise. We listen. We problem solve. We generate big ideas. And we build brands that grow with you.What we offer: Business Innovation:Product & Service ConceptsMinimum Viable BrandsOpportunity ExplorationInsights & ValidationDesign SprintsStartups & VenturesNew Business CreationBrand Building:Strategy & PlanningPositioningBrand IdentityPackagingNamingNarrative & StorytellingIn-Market Strategy & ExecutionGrowth Marketing:Growth StrategyFractional Growth ConsultingAwareness CampaignsLaunch CampaignsPaid, Earned & Owned MediaAudience AcquisitionMartech InfrastructureAttribution & ROI ModelingExperiences:Immersive StorytellingDigital & Interactive ContentMuseums, Arts & Cultural SpacesCustomer Experience CentersExecutive Briefing CentersActivations & Live EventsExperiential App DevelopmentWeb & Mobile (UX/UI)Sustainability: Business Viability AuditingBusiness Impact AuditingMateriality and Risk AssessmentESG Reports, Design & ProductionCertification and Rating Services CommunicationsStrategic Campaigns Sustainability Strategy Development

Founded in 1986
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
74 employees (41 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.8%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.1%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~74

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (26% of company)