About Grove9

Grove9 is a full-service, mission-driven marketing agency based in Wichita, KS, dedicated to helping faith-driven organizations clarify their brand, grow their revenue, and make a greater impact.

Description

The Senior Brand Strategist plays a pivotal leadership role within Grove9, managing key client relationships and accounts, guiding brand strategy and execution, and driving growth opportunities for both clients and the agency. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, marketing, and business acumen, balancing high-level brand management with day-to-day client engagement, agency strategy, and new business development. The right candidate will bring significant experience in organizational growth to help Grove9 achieve its goals and increase impact for our agency and the clients we serve.

Key Role Responsibilities

Account Management & Leadership

Serve as the senior point of contact for key client accounts, ensuring satisfaction, retention, impact, and account growth. Lead the development and execution of comprehensive brand and marketing strategies, from positioning and messaging to campaign rollout.
Translate client objectives into actionable plans—balancing creative vision with measurable organizational impact.
Successfully set and manage budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring account and agency profitability.
Contribute to agency leadership planning and strategy to guide and shape Grove9’s marketing and processes to maximize growth and impact.

New Business Development

Identify and pursue opportunities to expand existing accounts and attract new clients aligned with Grove9’s capabilities, mission, and verticals.
Partner with leadership to craft compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches that showcase Grove9’s strategic and creative strengths and heart for Kingdom impact.
Build and maintain a strong network of industry relationships within target audiences to support long-term business growth.

Qualifications

Exemplify and live out the Grove9 core values, mission, and code.
5+ years of experience in brand management, marketing strategy, or agency leadership.
Proven success managing large or complex client accounts with strategic oversight and project management.
Strong understanding of brand strategy, marketing communications, digital ecosystems, and AI tools.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for, or experience with, faith-based child and family-serving organizations, including foster care, adoption, and/or pregnancy resource centers.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building brands, growing business opportunities, and creating Kingdom impact.

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