Senior Brand Strategist

Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

$70K/yr – $90K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own and shape SixSpeed's brand strategy and creative direction from research through execution, guiding messaging, audience insights, and go-to-market architectures.

  • Lead research and stakeholder interviews for actionable insights
  • Collaborate across Creative, Connection, and Experiential teams to align strategy and execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Champion the development of compelling creative briefs, infused with a human-centric perspective and surprising insights to drive breakthrough ideas that inspire creative teams and lead to tangible action
  • Craft and refresh brand strategies from the foundation up to create fresh, ownable, and impossible to imitate brand positioning
  • Lead research initiatives, creating research plans, crafting discussion guides, and executing in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, consumers, and industry influencers to unearth insights that inform strategic direction and audience segmentation
  • Cultivate a profound understanding of our clients' target audiences, delving into psychographic nuances and creating compelling ways to move from segmentation into real recommendations
  • Lead with a creative-first approach to strategy where storytelling is at the center of every strategy
  • Create messaging matrices, feature and benefit frameworks, product positioning, and other communications guides to bridge strategy and creative execution
  • Collaborate seamlessly with the Connection Strategy team to architect consumer decision journeys, serving as the linchpin in shaping go-to-market strategies, campaign blueprints, and channel optimization tactics for seamless integration and maximum impact
  • Maintain a relentless pursuit of knowledge, immersing oneself in the ever-evolving landscape of culture and industry trends, continually expanding expertise to serve as a beacon of strategic foresight and thought leadership
  • Play a pivotal role in the evolution and refinement of SixSpeed's strategic frameworks, processes, and capabilities, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of strategic excellence and innovation
  • Leverage advanced data analytics capabilities to distill complex datasets into actionable insights, empowering informed decision-making and guiding strategic direction with precision and clarity

Requirements

  • Extensive expertise in brand strategy, brand positioning, audience segmentation, and creative strategy in an agency setting with a proven track record of success
  • Mastery of brand principles, consumer behavior dynamics, culture, and emerging market trends, coupled with proficiency in market research methodologies and analytical tools
  • Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and presenting strategic recommendations with confidence and impact
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling you to navigate complex challenges and uncover innovative solutions
  • A collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to guide and nurture high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
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SixSpeed

To be what others can't, you have to do what they won't. We are an independent creative marketing & media agency making the world's most adventurous brands impossible to imitate.

Founded in 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
52 employees (27 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$70K/yr – $90K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (23% of company)
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.6%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~52
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Senior Brand Strategist

SixSpeed · Minneapolis, MN · On-site