Director - Strategic Business Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee specialized research, interviews, and analysis to evaluate market landscapes, competitors, and current business strategies
• Lead annual enterprise strategic planning process
• Lead cross-functional project teams to manage and execute high-value initiatives
• Lead special projects and requests for the board of directors, c-suite, and executive and senior leadership teams
• Develop a pipeline of M&A, partnership, and minority investment opportunities
• Develop and manage external corporate relationships
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, and process management to enable deal execution
• Lead post-merger integration efforts with acquired businesses

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• 10+ years of prior experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or corporate development
• Experience in the application of research findings to the retail environment
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience

Nice to Have

• Experience in the application of research findings to the retail environment
• History of promotion / advancement ahead of status quo
• Advanced degree preferred; MBA preferred

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field