Strategic Communications Manager

Job Description

What in Ideosphere – Account Manager Message Strategy Are you a thinker? Someone who loves asking why? Spends hours to find the logic to a statement? An Account Manager Message Strategy profile does exactly that. Its a profile built to understand and analyze the key insights with a brand lens and ownership. Ability to deliver on brand strategies, executing marketing and communication frameworks, and coordinate with client, internal teams, and/or external partners. Also, to the client’s point of contact. Applicants should be comfortable with formulating brand strategy; research around brands, markets and competition; be able to derive insights from the research; articulate the brand strategy, values, messaging and go-to-market plans. Be the owner of all the client related deliverables to drive the objectives of the mandate through brand strategy solutions. The ideal candidate would have a passion for marketing and brand narratives and a drive to provide exceptional result-oriented solutions. We’re looking for a dedicated and result centric account manager to maintain our clients’ accounts and serve as our main point of contact. Why Ideosphere Ideosphere is a brand strategy and communication firm that believes in the power of intentional, relevant, and purposeful communication. We champion the belief that effective communication creates great possibilities and empowers our clients to achieve their goals. If this excites you, read on! Values Expected Within Ideosphere Empathy I will seek to understand the point of view of the other person Integrity I will do what I commit; if I am unable to deliver, I will inform and realign Ownership I will take equal ownership of success and failure equally Respect people’s opinions based on facts and validations, with limited biases. Listening to different points of view to make a fair judgement of the situation and requirement of the outcomes of the company Job Responsibilities Planning With the support of the Account Director, to whom you will report, understand client requirements and deliverables for the proposed brand and marketing strategies and execute to meet KPIs Planning and briefing of work management across teams, partners Establishing clarity in briefing amongst clients, partners and team members Clear tracking of account progress and adherence to set processes of the consultancy Standardisation and management of all important documents and information required Execution Craft compelling message strategies that effectively communicate the essence of a brand. Create comprehensive frameworks and execution structures that drive business objectives to new heights. Transform key insights into impactful marketing strategies. Tailor messaging to specific target audiences by building an effective go to market plan. Work with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate message strategies into broader brand initiatives. Lead execution under the supervision of the account director Required skills and qualifications Hard Skills: Ability to think critically and strategically about the brand's position in the market. Formulate long-term plans aligning with business objectives. In-depth knowledge of marketing principles and practices. Understanding of various marketing channels and how they contribute to overall strategy. Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise, and compelling manner. Experience in conducting market research to gather insights can be added skill but not necessary skill. Understanding of marketing frameworks and ability to translate them in to communication approaches. Analytical skills to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies. Experience in developing comprehensive go-to-market plans. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Soft Skills: Disciplined with time and commitments Solution oriented and rational decision maker Ability to take and give feedback rationally Ability to prioritize tasks Well-read with an interest and opinion on subjects Well-travelled and culturally exposed Outcomes High customer satisfaction scores High quality work output Great working relationship and collaborative approach with partners and team members Experience: 5 to 7 Years with brand strategy firms/planning function in advertising agencies or as a customer Location: Pune Work Type: Hybrid (Work from Office + Work from Home) Show more Show less