Not your average branding firm

Leaderboard was built by putting people first, with the goal of creating long-term relationships that are more than just transactional. We believe success comes from a shared strategic vision, and we execute on this vision with honesty, professionalism and a passion for what we do.

Working alongside the Leaderboard team means 24/7 access to our senior branding experts, meeting each client's unique goals while creating lasting, strategic partnerships.

Who we are

VINCE BUDD
Managing Partner

BRITTANY SCOTT
Executive Director, Strategic Operations

RANDALL SCOTT
Managing Director

EMILY JULIUS
Project Director

ANDY CUYKENDALL
Managing Partner

RJ CLOUSE
Executive Director, Account Services

BEN WOODWARD
Client Services Director

BRANNON CASHION
Managing Partner

SHUSEI ICHIKAWA
Director, Asia

ELIZA BRENKUS
Director of Operations

AMY BAYNARD
Creative Director

DAN HUNT
Director, Europe

Careers

Interested in working with us? Read about our open positions, then follow the links to apply.

  • Client-focused Brand Strategy

    • Develop brand strategies for clients that help them achieve their business goals

    • Lead client engagements related to brand strategy (positioning, messaging, architecture, etc.)

    • Build engaging workshops to inform strategic exploration

    • Explore various paths to success using traditional branding and marketing capabilities

    • Support client decision making and ongoing execution through logical guidelines

    Internal-focused Leaderboard Brand Strategy

    • Support further development of the Leaderboard brand

    • Collaborate with internal industry experts on meaningful content

    • Support use of brand differentiators to scope and develop new business opportunities

    New Business Development

    • Be a team contributor to business growth

    • Identify new needs where strategy can support growth with new and existing clients

    • Pitch and scope brand strategy needs alongside client relationship leads

    Apply Here

  • Overview of the Role:

    The Market Research Associate is a growing research professional who is data-minded, savvy, and proven in delivering flawless brand guidance through market insight.

    As a team, Leaderboard greatly values collaboration and an all-hands-in approach. We look for opportunities to cross-train and leverage team members' skills across the business to grow skills and build an active team environment.

    This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity based in Charlotte, NC. description

    Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    · Develop research strategies and implement them from start to finish

    · Generating and continuously improving research questionnaires, supporting fieldwork, and compiling research reports

    · Insight mining and contributing to project/research recommendations

    · Working collaboratively across the Leaderboard team and vendor partners to ensure studies are meeting timing and reporting goals

    · Creating and presenting final reports and presentations to internal teams

    Apply Here