Job Title: Planning and Strategy Manager : 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 (India)
🏢 FoxyMoron
📍 India