Strategist

Acosta

. Co-create compelling and grounded strategies with collaborators to create world-class F&B experiences .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brand strategy and storytelling within the food and beverage industry, with a strong ability to translate consumer insights into strategic opportunities. Proficient in developing compelling presentations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful narratives.

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Brand StrategyConsumer Trend AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentFood & Beverage Industry KnowledgeStorytelling

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Hard Skills

Brand StrategyConsumer Trend AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentStrategic RecommendationVisual Aesthetic

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStorytellingClient EngagementEnthusiasm

Industry Keywords

Food & BeverageRestaurantHospitalityF&B CPG BrandsConsumer Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-create compelling and grounded strategies with collaborators to create world-class F&B experiences
Support Senior Strategists in guiding projects from problem definition through strategic recommendation
Translate consumer, cultural, competitive, and category insights into clear strategic opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategic narratives, frameworks, and presentations
Apply captivating storytelling and a keen visual aesthetic to strategic materials
Bring understanding of the restaurant and F&B landscape to client challenges and strategic conversations
Identify emerging food, beverage, restaurant, hospitality, and consumer trends
Assess implications of emerging trends for brands and businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Existing experience in food and beverage, such as restaurant, foodservice, hospitality, F&B CPG brands, or related experience
2+ years of professional experience in brand strategy, consulting, marketing strategy, innovation, product development, or a related strategic discipline
Hands-on experience working in food & beverage
Genuine passion for restaurant and F&B brands and interest in how consumers experience them
Strong understanding of consumer trends and their business implications, particularly in the food world
Ability to distinguish a meaningful trend from a fad
Passion for brand storytelling and ability to turn complex thinking into compelling, easy-to-understand narratives
Strong presentation skills and keen visual sensibility
Ability to build effective presentation decks and integrate content, narrative, and imagery
Confidence working directly with clients and presenting strategic thinking with composure, clarity, and enthusiasm
Ability to write and deliver concise, memorable, and impactful presentations
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and willingness to learn
High school graduate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Remote work arrangement