Strategy Analyst Co-Op Student
About The Position
As the Strategy Analyst Co-Op Student, you will support the enablement of our long-term strategic plan, through cross-functional project management and strategy development. You will be responsible for supporting the broader team in driving key projects forward; including executing the project plan, delivering key areas of work, and working with the team to see progress and unblock challenges along the way. You thrive in an agile environment and can balance multiple projects at once. You connect dots and can foresee barriers and opportunities with implementing change. You can help simplify complex scenarios and bring clarity to confusion. You bring solutions and appropriate recommendations to solve for anticipated needs. In this role you will learn and/or use the following technology: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). The Strategy team, which sits within the Brand Marketing function, partners with the executive leadership team in the development, prioritization, and oversight of our company strategies, working cross-functionally across the business to ensure attainment of our long-term strategic objectives and goals. The team provides strategic insights and frameworks to enable strategy development, cross-functional alignment and executive decision making. We are experts at translating complex, unstructured problems into clear executive level narrative and recommendations. Our team leads the company’s long-range strategic planning process and quarterly business reviews to connect our strategy to our annual operating budget and annual strategic plan.
Requirements
- Enrolled as a 4th year in business, strategy, or related undergraduate program
- Some professional or internship experience in strategy, business, consulting, or a related area
- Curious and creative problem solver who can connect dots and think beyond the obvious
- Genuine interest in consumer products, retail, or the outdoor industry
- Ability to take complex information and distill it into clear, simple ideas and recommendations
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and can bring structure to unorganized problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build a compelling story through a presentation
- Collaborative by nature and can work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders
- Self-starter who takes initiative, follows through, and is driven by results
- Adaptable, resilient, and open to feedback
- Commitment to doing what is right and making ethical decisions
Responsibilities
- Supporting the development of data-informed strategies by contributing research, analysis, and insights
- Assisting in building frameworks to help cross-functional stakeholders identify opportunities and solve challenges
- Supporting the preparation of stakeholder meetings, working sessions, and SteerCos by developing content and materials
- Assisting in creating presentations and strategic communications to share across the organization
- Contributing to the annual business planning process by supporting cross-functional coordination and documentation
- Assisting in maintaining tools, processes, and governance that track progress against strategic plans
- Supporting project setup by helping to document ways of working, stakeholder maps, and key timelines
- Assisting in tracking project progress, flagging risks, and preparing updates for senior leaders
Benefits
- Hybrid remote work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
