Marketing strategists are accountable in preparing strategies for marketing, analyzing trends in the market, and determining the target audience. They design and implement marketing campaigns, evaluate their effectiveness, and provide recommendations based on data. Collaboration with teams across functional lines is crucial to ensure successful execution. Marketing strategists must have an analytical and strong skill set as well as be skilled in competitive analysis and market research. An undergraduate degree in either marketing or another related area is typically required together with exceptional skills in project management and communication.