Associate Manager, Strategy

The Wonderful Company • Los Angeles, CA

5h • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wonderful Strategy Group (WSG) is a team of ~20 strategy professionals committed to delivering high-impact results for the businesses that make up The Wonderful Company portfolio of brands including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios and Almonds, JUSTIN Wines, Teleflora, Wonderful Citrus, and more.
As an Associate Manager, Strategy you will collaborate with business leaders to tackle their business’ most pressing challenges and drive critical initiatives. You will work on projects across multiple operating companies over time, with opportunities to build deep partnerships and deliver measurable impact.
WSG is a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience in consulting, agriculture, commercialization, operations, and finance. The team works closely with business leaders to develop growth strategies, enhance operational and technological efficiencies, and foster the long-term health of their organizations. We also regularly partner with Marketing, Brand, Insights, and other functions to grow demand for our products and drive commercial growth. Your role will build robust and enduring partnerships with business leaders and C-level executives to help drive the future of The Wonderful Company.
We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Our office is located at 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, operations, agriculture, CPG, finance, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage end-to-end delivery of a project or multiple workstreams (workplans, timelines, deliverables)
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to navigate ambiguity and translate data into actionable insights
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with a track record of taking initiative, anticipating risks, and driving work to closure
• Demonstrable executive presence and strong stakeholder management skills with comfort interacting independently with senior business partners and cross-functional teams
• Leadership potential with experience coaching/mentoring others and contributing to team culture and capability-building
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing executive-ready storylines and presentations and supporting analyses
• Willingness and ability to travel as required (typically day trips up to ~20% of the time)

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead independent, end-to-end delivery of a project or multiple workstreams, including workplans, timelines, and executive-ready deliverables.
• Structure ambiguous problems, conduct analysis, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop executive-ready storylines and materials (e.g., slide decks, pre-reads) and present findings to business partners and WSG leaders.
• Define success metrics/KPIs upfront and track impact through implementation; ensure solutions are sustainable and effectively adopted and transitioned to appropriate business owners.
• Collaborate across functions and groups (e.g., Insights, Marketing, Operations) to drive growth and reduce waste
• Contribute to WSG committees and capability-building.

Benefits

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

What This Job Offers

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