Sr. Director Growth Initiatives, Branded Services

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sr. Director Growth Initiatives The Sr. Director, Growth Initiatives – Branded Services, will lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of our Branded Services segment. This role oversees complex, segment-wide programs and partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough projects aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate excels at quick-turn output and scope/timeline management while fostering collaboration, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful and cross-functional outcomes. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! What we offer: Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 401(k) with company match Training and Career Development Generous Paid Time-Off

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent experience
Strong analytical background
5 to 7 years in the retail or CPG industry
Strategic thinking
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and present to all levels of leadership
Strong communication skills
8–10 years experience in relevant field (Proven track record of successfully leading growth initiatives and driving business transformation preferred)
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate ideas into actionable business plans: combination of thinker and doer
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and comfort in executive-level conversations
High level of intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving abilities
High financial, operational, and business acumen
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within established timelines
Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
Servant leader able to provide direction while operating in service of the business segment and broader enterprise

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term growth strategies and initiatives that align with the company's vision and objectives; serve as expert on the business segment long-range plan with focus on enhancing top line aspirations and ensuring delivery through strategic choices and focus
Act as a key strategic advisor to the business segment leader, focused on top growth initiatives for the business segment; partner with junior and senior leadership to ensure alignment of growth initiatives with overall business goals and act as a thought partner to the segment team
Consistently execute detailed analytics in support of recommendations, crafting executive-level storylines and discussion materials
Act as the lead for certain partnership relationships, ensuring connectivity and driving cross-segment opportunities; lead cross-functional teams for top initiatives, driving the initiatives forward and acting as owner
Drive growth by helping to identify potential new sources of revenue from partners, capability development, and major initiatives within the long-range plan; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and integration of growth initiatives
Ensure the effective execution of growth initiatives by overseeing project management, resource allocation, and performance tracking; support key leadership and strategic planning conversations with analyses, material creation, and executive story-lining
Act as a conduit to the rest of the enterprise for the segment, driving connectivity, ensuring prioritization of segment opportunities, and bringing an enterprise lens to major segment customers
Drive the technology agenda from a business perspective, with a focus on AI adoption and new solutions