Associate Manager, Strategy

The Wonderful Company • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wonderful Strategy Group (WSG) is a team of approximately 20 strategy professionals dedicated to delivering high-impact results for The Wonderful Company's portfolio of brands. As an Associate Manager, Strategy, you will collaborate with business leaders to address their most pressing challenges and drive critical initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work on projects across multiple operating companies, building deep partnerships and delivering measurable impact. WSG comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in consulting, agriculture, commercialization, operations, and finance. The team partners closely with business leaders to develop growth strategies, enhance operational and technological efficiencies, and foster the long-term health of their organizations. They also collaborate with Marketing, Brand, Insights, and other functions to drive demand and commercial growth. This role will build robust and enduring partnerships with business leaders and C-level executives to help shape the future of The Wonderful Company. The team operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence Monday-Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursdays and Fridays. The 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

• Access to top-notch medical coverage
• comprehensive vision and dental plans
• a 401k with match eligibility
• 24/7 online physician consultations
• virtual mental health resources
• life coaching
• engaging employee community groups
• cash rewards for healthy habits
• fitness reimbursements
• library of on-demand fitness videos
• clear paths for career progression and internal mobility
• dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department
• extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• company-wide mentorship program
• training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• company-provided funds to allocate to up to three charities of your choice through Wonderful Giving
• opportunity to contribute to group service projects within our local communities through Wonderful Neighbor.

What This Job Offers

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