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Overview We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented marketer to spearhead the brand marketing strategy for a high-priority vertical within our organization. As the Marketing Lead you will be the brand champion, responsible for shaping and executing strategies that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and overall business growth. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, creative flair, and analytical prowess. You will work cross-functionally, collaborating with teams across Product, Business, Finance, Analytics, Tech, and Marketing to achieve shared goals. Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Vision Be able to work with business heads and peers to understand Business objectives and translate that into marketing strategy for the various cross-functional teams. Be able to influence peers and also rally marketing teams to deliver on a common strategy and goal. Develop a compelling brand vision and strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives. Define the brand's positioning, messaging, and personality, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. Cultivate and maintain a distinctive and compelling brand voice and personality that resonates with our target audience. Brand Elevation & Campaign Orchestration Elevate brand awareness, salience, and affinity to fuel customer growth and engagement across all touchpoints. Conceptualize and execute impactful 360-degree campaigns that leverage the power of diverse channels, including out-of-home, print, radio, catchment-area marketing, social, digital, owned channels, and PR. Be able to work with digital and mobile advertising teams to amplify awareness and drive adoption. Manage campaigns from initial agency briefs to creative development, media planning, execution, and measurement, ensuring seamless integration and optimal results. Synergy & Optimization Forge strong partnerships with cross-functional teams (offline, customer acquisition, customer engagement, product, PR, legal, finance) and external partners (marketing agencies, 3Ps, affiliates) to achieve shared objectives. Ensure brand consistency and integrity across all marketing assets and touchpoints. Lead brand research and tracking studies in collaboration with Market Research teams and agencies to glean actionable insights. Set, monitor, and optimize campaign goals and performance metrics to maximize ROI. Regularly present updates and progress reports to senior leadership, showcasing the impact of brand initiatives on business outcomes. Financial Stewardship Manage and optimize marketing communication and traditional, digital, and social marketing budgets to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee and manage the performance of marketing agencies, holding them accountable for delivering exceptional results. Agility & Results Orientation Stay ahead of the curve by keeping abreast of the latest tools, trends, and best practices; test and assess their effectiveness to identify opportunities for innovation. Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, effectively multitasking while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Deliver exceptional results with a strong bias for action in an ambiguous environment, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate complexity and uncertainty. Ideal Candidate Requirements Must Have Demonstrated capabilities in Fintech/consumer tech industries having seen 0-1 scale journeys and a very sharp understanding of business and product and how that has translated into marketing strategies 10+ years of brand building and large-scale campaign/media management experience in consumer tech/financial services/internet brands 6+ years of team building and management experience. Fluency in traditional and digital advertising media, social media, content partnerships & sponsorships. Proven commercial acumen, with experience managing large-scale campaign and media budgets. Customer-centric approach. A strong brand vision and the ability to translate it into an actionable yearly roadmap, rallying internal and external stakeholders to deliver on it. Deep understanding of research and how to leverage insights into creative strategy. Critical Requirement Customer-Centric ApproachA genuine passion for understanding and meeting customer needs. Entrepreneurial SpiritA self-starter with a bias for action. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Key Skills Brand strategy, brand management, marketing campaign development and execution, digital marketing, mobile marketing, customer acquisition, customer engagement, market research, data analysis, cross-functional leadership, communication, creativity, problem-solving Additional Desirable Skills Experience in the relevant industry vertical, experience with brand tracking and measurement tools, knowledge of marketing automation platforms. PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles) Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy
