Agency Overview

Powered by intuition, connection and vision, Crown Conquer has established itself as an industry leader by working with some of the biggest and most innovative brands in the world. C C lives at the cross section of where operations, brand partnerships and events naturally meet. We challenge those brands to be an interaction with culture by ultimately creating MOMENTS OF TRUTH​ that comes to life across a unique alchemy of experiences, campaigns and partnerships. With our team's diverse perspectives and individual authenticity, we create the perfect blend of minds, people, energy and environment to communicate and celebrate TRUTH.

Job Overview

We are looking for a visionary Brand Strategist to craft client brand stories and build executions that are audience-led, insights driven, measurable, and on-brand. Combining rich insights through a lens that is both analytical in approach and creative in application enables the team to collaborate around key data to devise ground-breaking short- or long-term strategy that positions the brand to achieve their KPIs. The Brand Strategist will seek to deliver ideas and concepts that set our clients apart from others, creating a strong and/or unique position for market growth and recognition across channels. As Brand Strategist/Planner, you will work within the Strategy team and play a central role in leading qualitative data mining efforts including conducting audience research studies and developing campaign strategy for both entertainment and brand clients. The ideal candidate has a traditional brand planner background within an agency and is a gifted writer/storyteller.

Job Responsibilities

• Storyteller - Uses their storytelling skills to craft engaging campaigns that lead to compelling briefs and big ideas for brands/clients.
• Big Thinker - Uses strategic thinking to develop big-picture campaign architecture and develop messaging that aligns with a brand’s goals and objectives.
• Future Focused - Follows and predicts trends in order to develop strategies that succeed in a changing marketplace and the ability to anticipate shifting consumer customer profiles.
• Thought Leader - Writes/develops POVs on culture and trends for clients and external marketing.
• Insights Led - Conducts research on clients’ current marketing strategies, customer profile, and market share to develop a strong sense of strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve brand positioning. 
• Executor - Devises and executes unique qualitative research exercises and uncovers the right quantitative data to cull deep, rich insights that feed and lay the foundation for compelling brand and execution strategies.
• Collaborator - Strategically partners with Accounts, Business Development, and other key internal partners to create seamless workflows and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Core Competencies

• Express your POV to inform the business
• Skillfully prioritize and problem solve
• Comfortable with change; agile, nimble and adaptable
• Ability to align work to key accounts and C C business goals
• Ensures creative integrity from start to finish

Qualifications & Requirements

• 4 years’ experience within a brand strategy and/or account planning role
• Agency planning experience on a brand account is preferred
• Client facing experience is required
• Proven track record of successfully leading projects from conception to execution 
• Powerful communicator across the board (written, interpersonal, presentation) and strong storytelling ability
• Strong presence with the ability to work a room, present well, and deliver information in a trustworthy manner
• Can communicate a strong and developed POV - we're looking for a leader who our clients can trust
• Meticulous, collaborative, patient, level headed, able to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• Experience with audience research and social listening tools
• Works collaboratively with strategy and creative team and cross-departmentally as well as independently
• Creatively inclined and comfortable leading brainstorms and creative thinking
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves and building out decks
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced high pressure environment
• A work ethic powered by entrepreneurial spirit
• Social media experience is a plus

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k), flexible spending account, wellness stipend, and creative stipend
• Hybrid work schedule
• Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, rest days, and a floating holiday