Line of Business Strategy Partner - Minneapolis, MN

Compass Group•Minneapolis, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line of Business Strategy Partner plays a critical role in driving growth, profitability, and operational performance across Canteen One's core business segments, including Micro Markets, Vending, and Office Coffee, Tea, and Water Services. This role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, leveraging data, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration to develop and execute initiatives that improve revenue, customer retention, operational effectiveness, and overall business results. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, analytical expertise, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead strategic initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Five or more years of experience in business strategy, operations, supply chain, category management, finance, or related fields.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing ERP and reporting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute growth strategies across designated lines of business.
Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, customer retention, and operational performance.
Support annual business planning and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to inform business decisions.
Analyze operational and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and business risks.
Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and recommendations that support decision-making.
Utilize data to drive same-store sales growth, margin improvement, and customer retention initiatives.
Measure the effectiveness of strategic programs and recommend enhancements based on results.
Lead product, equipment, supplier, and service initiatives that support growth and operational excellence.
Evaluate pilot programs, analyze outcomes, and develop plans to scale successful solutions.
Support innovation efforts that improve client experiences and strengthen competitive positioning.
Identify opportunities to standardize best practices across the organization.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Supplier partners to align priorities and execute key initiatives.
Facilitate communication and adoption of best practices across internal teams and field organizations.
Influence stakeholders and drive results without direct reporting authority.
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to advance strategic objectives.
Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, operational efficiencies, and business optimization.
Support change management efforts and ensure successful implementation of new programs and initiatives.