Senior Creative Strategist, Global Brand

Cisco

Senior Creative Strategist leading brand activations for Cisco. Ensuring impactful brand engagements and resolving market tensions across global campaigns.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $208,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in brand strategy and management, with a focus on leading brand campaigns and experiential marketing in hybrid ecosystems. Proven ability to navigate complex budgetary and operational challenges while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

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Brand StrategyExperiential MarketingCross-Functional CollaborationBudget ManagementB2B Communication

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Hard Skills

Brand ManagementCampaign DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningNarrative Development

Soft Skills

Cultural AwarenessConsensus BuildingCreative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Global Agency ExperienceLarge-Scale Marketing ProjectsNon-US Market ExperienceHybrid EcosystemsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic lifecycle of Cisco's brand activations—from campaigns to events to product experience.
Pinpoint friction points in the market to uncover unique compelling tensions that only Cisco can resolve.
Empower cross-functional teams to scale brand stories that feel equally relevant in a boardroom and magnetic in a 10,000-person arena.
Pivot seamlessly between design critiques, financial reviews, research analysis, and strategic planning.
Seek the "why" behind every creative decision and refuse to settle for surface-level solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in brand strategy or brand management at a global agency or large-scale enterprise.
5+ years of proven experience leading brand campaigns and experiential marketing that builds brand equity in hybrid ecosystems.
5+ years of demonstrated experience navigating budgetary and operational realities for large-scale marketing projects.
5+ years of translating sophisticated technical or B2B concepts into clear, actionable narratives.
Experience working within a matrixed, global organization requiring cross-functional consensus-building.
Direct professional experience living or working in non-US markets.
Deep experience collaborating with non-marketing stakeholders like messaging, product design, and researchers.
Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive evidence-based decision making.
Strong cultural awareness and ability to adapt global narratives for diverse international audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Eligibility for annual bonuses
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units