ZS · 2 months ago
Advisory Consultant - Brand Strategy
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and technology. The Advisory Consultant - Brand Strategy will work on developing and executing brand strategy initiatives, conducting analyses, and providing thought leadership to enhance client engagement and drive commercial impact.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach
Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings
Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues
Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses
Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams
Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas
Participate in business development
Contribute to internal firm activities
Coach and mentor junior team members
Develop and execute digital and brand strategy initiatives that help clients enhance customer engagement, optimize marketing investments, and drive commercial impact
Bridge business strategy and technology by leveraging data, analytics, and digital innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes
Qualification
Required
MBA with bachelor's (and often graduate) degrees with a strong academic record in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute
Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience
Experience or strong interest in business, brand, or digital strategy — with the ability to connect insights, analytics, and technology to commercial decision-making
Familiarity with digital transformation, omnichannel engagement, or marketing analytics is highly valued
High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams
Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers
Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook
Client service orientation
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
Benefits
Health and well-being
Financial planning
Annual leave
Personal growth and professional development
Robust skills development programs
Multiple career progression options
Internal mobility paths
Collaborative culture
Company
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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Arun Shastri
Principal
Victoria L Summers
Principal
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