Senior Strategy & Business Development Analyst

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The Strategy and Business Development team is responsible for the overall development, implementation and progress of strategic business targets. Identifies, evaluates and negotiates acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and joint ventures. Directs the planning and preparation of business proposals and makes recommendations to senior management.

The Corporate Strategy team is aligned with the C-suite at Whirlpool and drives initiatives in two major areas: Strategic Initiatives and Strategic Planning. Strategic Initiatives – Contribute to important strategic initiatives mandated by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee on behalf of the enterprise. We also partner with business leaders to support the development of business strategies. Types of initiatives we contribute to include market entry strategy, growth strategy, cost optimization, and portfolio strategy. Strategic planning – Contribute to the strategic planning process for the enterprise, including long-range planning, strategic planning, and strategy reviews with the Board of Directors. This position is a 5-day per week in-office role and is located at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan. A comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates. #LI-DD1

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Strategy, Finance or related field
• 2+ years of Business Analyst experience at a management consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm or in a strategic function within a corporate organization
• 2+ years experience in project management, strategic communications, or change management

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Business Administration
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, including confidence and presence to engage effectively with senior executives
• Understand how to deliver on short time frames and be committed to meeting deadlines
• Communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Be highly motivated and possess vision and enthusiasm
• Combination of out-of-the-box thinking and ability to question the status quo and generally accepted beliefs
• Be comfortable acting as an individual contributor and as a cross-functional team manager (Player/Coach)

Responsibilities

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• Use strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Analyze strategic growth opportunities for Whirlpool and work towards “cracking the case”.
• Understand the required data sets to complete the analysis and procure them accordingly.
• Utilize critical thinking to evaluate ambiguous issues and manage the delivery of timely, well-triangulated analyses, with actionable insights.
• Strategic Project Management:
• Contribute to scoping analyses, assessing resources, and executing strategic questions and projects, reporting findings.
• Ensure the delivery of insightful and zero-defect analyses as part of the overall project deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of work plans and effectively manage day-to-day analytical activities within cross-functional teams.
• Support relationships with 3rd party advisors, where appropriate.
• Demonstrate mastery in Google Slides/Docs/Sheets to create impactful, concise communication material for senior leadership.
• Stakeholder Management and Leadership Communication:
• Collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders across relevant functions within the organization, supporting the identification of strategic questions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, with stakeholders across relevant functions.
• Prepare and develop impactful presentations for strategic initiatives and projects for review by senior executives and board members.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the day-to-day activities of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals across different brands, functional groups, and geographic regions.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• kitchenettes, and more!
• Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level