Manager Global Strategy and Business Development

Driscoll’s•Watsonville, CA

12d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for supporting Global Strategy and Business Development at Driscoll’s. The individual in this position will help manage the global strategic planning process in partnership with the Director of Global Strategy and Business Development. The individual will also support discrete strategic initiatives across the company and support any significant M&A transactions that the company undertakes. This position will have significant visibility to the senior leadership of the Company, including the CEO and CFO.

Requirements

4+ years or more in relevant experience
2+ years management consulting experience (or similar strategy experience) at a top firm strongly preferred
An excellent academic foundation that includes a bachelor’s in a relevant field
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills; candidate’s PowerPoint must extend beyond basic slide-making to include storyboard development and technical concept visualization (e.g., ThinkCell)
Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Excellent written & oral communication skills
Previous experience with Executive Communication
Willingness to “wear many hats” and adapt to ensure success
Ability to lead cross-functional projects, including people management & timelines
A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions
Strategic Mindset: Looks toward the future and designs a way to get there
Cultivates Innovation: Finds, champions, and implements innovations; large or small
Plans & Aligns: Establishes priorities and desired outcomes, and creates plans to achieve them
Drives Results: Pursues everything with energy, resourcefulness, and the need to achieve desired outcomes
Collaborates: Works with a variety of colleagues, inside and/or outside of Driscoll’s, seeking win-wins solutions
Courage: Tackles difficult issues timely with optimism and transparency

Responsibilities

Has primary responsibility for the Annual Global Strategic Plan as well as the strategic assessment conducted as part of the Annual Operating Plan in concert with the Director of Global Strategy and Business Development
Has responsibility for partnering with Business Units to drive individual strategic initiatives that are aligned to Driscoll’s Strategy House
Provides ongoing strategic thought partnership to Driscoll’s leadership, including the CFO and CEO
Supports Business Development related projects such as expansion in new geographies or new products and evaluating M&A opportunities
Supports functional strategies and priorities for the Global Support Function
Executes specific initiatives to improve Driscoll’s understanding of competitive intelligence, consumer trends and macro / sociopolitical impacts to the business
Interprets external trends into meaningful short- and long-term goals for Driscoll’s and its Business Units
Contributes to the Business Unit’s people priorities and objectives regarding: people leader effectiveness, engaged employees, and enabling others to perform
Domestic and international travel required up to 10%
Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large

Benefits

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week.
Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.

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