Job Title: Planning and Strategy Manager

Job Description:
We are looking for a strategic and insight-driven Planning & Strategy Manager to lead brand strategy, research, and business problem-solving across diverse client portfolios. This role requires a strong understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and cultural trends, along with the ability to transform insights into compelling strategic narratives and actionable recommendations.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative thinker who can confidently guide teams, challenge assumptions, uncover growth opportunities, and drive impactful strategic outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities:
● Build solid relationships with clients and internal cross-functional teams to drive strategic alignment and collaboration.
● Lead qualitative and quantitative research initiatives, developing robust research methodologies and extracting actionable insights.
● Analyze consumer behavior, category trends, cultural shifts, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
● Translate complex business challenges into clear strategic frameworks and recommendations.
● Develop inspiring creative briefs, communication narratives, presentations, and strategic documents.
● Present strategic recommendations confidently while constructively challenging client assumptions and perspectives.
● Partner closely with creative, account management, media,



and production teams to strengthen campaign effectiveness.
● Identify future opportunities, emerging trends, and potential business challenges for clients and brands.
● Guide teams through ambiguity by providing strategic direction and helping unlock creative solutions.
● Own projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery, quality output, and stakeholder alignment.
● Mentor junior strategists and contribute to the growth of strategic thinking across teams.
● Drive innovation through continuous learning, research, and industry awareness.

Preferred Skills:
● 5–7 years of experience in Brand Planning, Strategic Planning, Consumer Insights, Communications Planning, or Account Planning.
● Prior experience in advertising agencies, digital agencies, consulting firms, or brand strategy roles.
● Strong expertise in qualitative research, consumer behavior analysis, and insight generation.
● Excellent presentation, storytelling, and communication skills.
● Ability to write compelling strategic narratives, creative briefs, and pitch presentations.
● Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities for brand and business growth.
● Proven ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate strategic discussions.
● Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
● Experience working across multiple categories and managing diverse client portfolios.

📌 Planning & Strategy Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 FoxyMoron
📍 Mumbai