Associate Director, Strategy & Business Development

nVent • St Louis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Associate Director, Strategy plays a critical role in shaping enterprise and business unit strategy by leading high-impact analytical work, translating complex data into actionable insights, and supporting senior leadership decision-making. This role serves as a strategic thought partner, driving clarity on strategic priorities, competitive positioning, and long-term growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering or related field required
• 10+ years of professional experience, in corporate strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or a related strategic role.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional strategy projects from problem definition through recommendation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including market analysis, competitive strategy, financial and investment logic, and scenario planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to simplify complex topics for senior executive audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level and segment-level strategy initiatives, including growth strategy, portfolio assessment, and priority-setting efforts.
• Frame ambiguous strategic questions into structured problem statements and lead end-to-end analysis from hypothesis development through executive recommendation.
• Support annual strategic planning and long-range planning processes, including deep-dive strategic reviews.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive analysis, translating external signals and trends into clear strategic implications.
• Identify and evaluate white-space opportunities, adjacency strategies, and transformation initiatives.
• Support evaluation of strategic rationale and growth assumptions associated with potential transactions.
• Participate selectively in M&A diligence workstreams
• Develop high-quality, executive-ready presentations and briefing materials related to strategy topics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director