Director Strategic Insights

Food Lion•Salisbury, NC

About The Position

Director of Strategic Insights is an integral part of the Brand Strategy team shaping the future of our Brand. Proactively assess our current landscape and the broader marketplace, leading a high-performing team, to unlock new growth opportunities. Through rigorous analysis, creative insight development, and collaborative partnerships, the Strategic Insights Director will validate and evolve our strategic direction. The work of this position will ensure our organization remains agile, competitive, and poised to sustainable success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in retail business or related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience at the Manager level or above with direct experience in providing consultation to business leaders.
Model Strategic Curiosity: Proactively seeks new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and fosters a culture of inquiry and learning.
Inspiration and Empower: Create an environment where team members are motivated, valued, and encouraged to contribute their best ideas.
Drive Collaboration: Build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels and functions, facilitating open dialogue and alignment.
Lead with Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrate ethical behavior, transparency, and ownership of outcomes.
Champion Change and Innovation: Embrace ambiguity, lead through change with optimism, and encourage experimentation and continuous improvement.
Communicate Vision and Purpose: Articulate a compelling vision, translating complex strategies into actionable plans that inspire confidence.
Developing Future Leaders: Mentor and nurture emerging talent, building a strong succession pipeline.
Demonstrate Results Orientation: Set ambitious goals, maintain focus on priorities, and drive execution with determination and agility.
Strategic Agility: Anticipates future trends and consequences, creates breakthrough strategies, and adapts quickly to changing environments.
Influence and Impact: Persuades and inspires others, builds consensus, and gains commitment for strategic initiatives.
Analytical Acumen: Synthesizes complex information, identifies patterns, and makes sound, data-driven decisions.
Change Leadership: Guides teams through transformation, manages resistance, and accelerates adoption of new ideas.
Collaboration & Relationship Building: Works effectively across boundaries, values diverse perspectives, and builds networks of support.
Resilience: Maintains composure and focus under pressure, learns from setbacks, and persists in the face of challenges.
Innovation: Encourages creative thinking, challenges the status quo, and implements new approaches that drive value.
Talent Development: Identifies, develops, and retains high-potential talent, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
Customer & Stakeholder Focus: Understands and anticipates the needs of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring strategies deliver meaningful impact.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail strategy, management consulting, or organizational planning
Deep understanding of organizational dynamics and strategic planning cycles
MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Be a critical member of the team that champions a dynamic, integrated strategic planning process that aligns all business initiatives with our Brand's vision and growth ambitions.
Lead the development of predictive analytics and strategic frameworks to inform decision-making and spark innovative thinking.
Serve as a strategic advisor, ensuring leadership teams are equipped with the guidance and information needed for decisive action.
Provide clear strategic direction, building consensus and momentum for initiatives that drive profitable growth and organizational alignment.
Identify and communicate the most critical metrics for evaluating strategic initiatives and their implications for customers and categories.
Explore and implement advanced analytical tools and methodologies, elevating the value and visibility of business intelligence across the Brand.
Synthesize diverse business intelligence to illuminate strategic challenges, dilemmas, and breakthrough opportunities.
Construct macro-economic models to interpret market trends, performance drivers, and emerging opportunities at regional scale.
Facilitate regular leadership reviews to track progress, adapt plans, and celebrate milestones.
Forge strong, trust-based relationships with leadership and cross-functional partners to accelerate strategic outcomes.
Craft and communicate compelling strategic narratives that articulate actionable insights and provide clarity across all organizational levels.
Design and evaluate growth strategies for our operating area with an eye toward innovation and impact.
Build a resilient, agile team prepared to lead our organization into the future.
Ensure the team is equipped with the skills and perspectives needed to adapt to evolving business demands.
Championing a culture of growth by mentoring and developing talent, fostering curiosity, and encouraging innovative thinking.
Empower team members to challenge assumptions, embrace change, and pursue their career aspirations.