Brand Strategist

Freelance/Contract-to-Hire | BNO Inc | United States Posted On 09/11/2018 Job Information Department Name: Strategy Communications Work Experience: 5+ Years Experience City: Somerville State/Province: New Jersey 08876 Job Description BNO, a dynamic, full-service creative marketing & advertising agency located in Somerville NJ, is looking for a talented and driven Brand Strategist. The Strategist role is the foundation of any creative project and provides the team with information gleaned from studying markets for relevant data. The ability to think beyond a project is also important, as strategists must establish where any plan will take a client. Closely following a brief that they will help develop, accuracy ensures they know both the client and the target market, inside out. Description This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile initiatives across a wide array of client industries. This would include exploration and testing of platforms, development of social media marketing campaigns as well as other emerging initiatives that successfully drive engagement. Responsibilities include: Accountability for leading initiatives that create and transform customer experiences for our clients, including: Strategic recommendations based on research, trends, analytics and insights Support Agile teams through strategic vision and influence to execute Sharing insights and progress to promote a customer-centric culture Ability to embrace an agile environment and sustain a flexible mindset to evolve with the business. Work closely with data around customer behaviors, market research, and business strategy. Lead and/or support a cross-functional team of designers, technologists, and strategy partners in accomplishing all phases of work, including problem definition, research, creative development, testing and implementation. Leads planning, definition, and prioritization of work and can understand big picture strategy and translate into tactical plans. Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing regardless of audience – creatives, business stakeholders, technologists, users, executives, etc. Support ideation, prototyping, technical development, and launch innovative consumer-centric experiences and solutions. Requirements Taking a lead in client communication and facilitating internal collaboration Supporting the Creative Team to inform the creative product of the agency Liaising with clients and Account at a senior level as required Working with other senior managers to generate new accounts Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget Utilizing skills and experience to push clients, and the agency creatively and strategically Skills Minimum of 5 years’ agency experience with proven experience driving brand strategies at a senior level Minimum of 8 years’ professional client relationship experience in advertising and marketing as well as a knowledge of creative processes and digital platforms Demonstrated success developing client relationships. Must be a “self-starter,” able to work independently with little direct supervision Excellent written and oral communication skills (samples required with resume) High energy and passionate Ability to work well with a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team and customer base Experience working in a nonhierarchical environment and embraces a culture of agility and innovation Demonstrates the ability to navigate and influence across an organization Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities Must demonstrate strong project/time management skills Familiarity with Agile and Customer Experience principles preferred, but not required Experience in recruitment marketing/employer branding or healthcare marketing a plus Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required #J-18808-Ljbffr