Planning & Strategy Executive

Zoo Media; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Planning & Strategy Executive to shape brand strategies and drive business outcomes. This role requires strong storytelling and leadership skills, as the ideal candidate will work closely with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges, deliver integrated solutions, and produce strategic outputs. Excellent communication abilities and a strong background in brand strategy are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations.
• Proven experience in brand strategy, communication planning, or integrated marketing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Design and lead robust research methodologies and convert insights into actionable strategies.
• Present well-structured strategic perspectives confidently.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Zoo Media is looking for a strategic, insight-driven Senior Planning & Strategy Executive to join our onsite team in Worli, Mumbai. This role will be responsible for shaping brand and communication strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients and internal teams to decode complex business challenges, lead research initiatives, and translate insights into clear, inspiring strategic directions and creative briefs. This role requires strong storytelling, leadership, and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted strategic partner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including creative, account management, and leadership to deliver integrated solutions.
• Design and lead robust research methodologies, oversee qualitative and quantitative research, and convert insights into actionable strategies.
• Identify and unlock unique opportunities by navigating complex client business challenges.
• Develop clear, compelling strategic outputs including presentations, communication narratives, and creative briefs.
• Present well-structured strategic perspectives confidently, while constructively and respectfully challenging client assumptions.
• Anticipate future brand and business challenges and articulate a clear creative and brand vision.
• Identify critical focus areas for teams and clients, providing clarity and direction to help creative teams move past roadblocks.
• Own projects end-to-end, proactively troubleshooting issues and ensuring high-quality delivery through collaboration.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity.
• Proven experience in brand strategy, communication planning, or integrated marketing strategy.
• Excellent research and insight-generation capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations.
• Confidence in client interactions, presentations, and stakeholder management.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.