Core Strategy Associate

Faire • San Francisco, CA

27d • $129,000 - $17,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants. By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours. This is an opportunity to be an early member of Faire’s Core Strategy team. You will help answer Faire’s most important and ambiguous strategic questions, including assessing major new product extensions, new categories, international expansion, and the evolution of Faire’s business and monetization model.

Requirements

• Exceptional analytical problem solving skills and ability to identify and synthesize insights from data
• Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to use verbal and written communication to express ideas clearly and succinctly
• Excellent at breaking down unstructured problems and synthesizing many disparate sources of information to deliver simple and thoughtful answers
• Strong business judgment, with ability to think across every dimension of the business
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative consumer and market research techniques
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
• Deep analytical toolkit, with strong proficiency in Excel + SQL
• Curiosity, low ego, and willingness to learn from a wide range of people
• A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience across consulting, finance, business operations, product, strategy, or analytics roles

Responsibilities

• Break down complex and ambiguous questions with a mix of analytical rigor, customer insight, and input from internal and external experts
• Work closely with the product, analytics, marketing, finance, and ops teams to translate recommendations into execution, sometimes embedding directly to accelerate impact
• Present your recommendations and debate their implications with Faire’s executive team, guiding key company decisions
• Build the central nervous system at Faire and ensure that insights are accessible to all teams
• Help shape the culture and capabilities of the Core Strategy team by improving our processes, mentoring teammates, and setting a high bar for excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees