Associate Manager, Strategy

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$110,000 - $140,000•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 with business leaders to develop growth strategies, enhance operational and technological efficiencies, and foster long-term organizational health. Collaboration with functions like Marketing, Brand, and Insights is common to drive demand and commercial growth. Your role will involve building robust partnerships with business leaders and C-level executives to shape the future of The Wonderful Company.

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.