Advantage Solutions · 1 day ago
Sr. Director Growth Initiatives, Branded Services
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$134K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expAdvantage Solutions is North America’s leading business solutions provider, and they are seeking a Sr. Director Growth Initiatives to lead strategic initiatives for their Branded Services segment. This role involves overseeing complex programs, collaborating with senior leadership, and driving growth through innovative strategies and partnerships.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and implement long-term growth strategies and initiatives that align with the company's vision and objectives. Expert on the business segment Long Range Plan (strategy and initiatives embedded within it), with focus on adding to/enhancing top-line aspirations, as well as ensuring and de-risking Long Range Plan delivery through strategic choices/focus
Act as a key strategic advisor to the business segment ELT leader, focused on top growth initiatives for the business segment (organic and inorganic); Partner with both junior and senior leadership to ensure alignment of growth initiatives with overall business goals – 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-ADV opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams for top initiatives, driving the initiative forward and acting as owner
Drive growth by helping to identify potential new sources of revenue, from partners, capability development, and “Big Bets” within the LRP. 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 opportunity and diagnostic analyses, material creation, and executive story-lining (e.g., drive the Board materials process)
Act as a conduit to the rest of ADV for the segment, driving enterprise connectivity, ensuring prioritization of segment opportunities, and bringing an enterprise lens to our major segment customers
Drive the technology agenda from a business perspective, with a differential eye toward AI adoption and new solutions
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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