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Barr Brands International, Inc. · 1 day ago

Head of Strategic Growth Initiatives

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Barr Brands International, Inc. is seeking a Head of Strategic Growth Initiatives to drive strategic initiatives and special projects with top customers. The role focuses on enhancing financial performance, expanding distribution, and managing relationships while overseeing project management and cross-functional collaboration.

ChemicalConsumer GoodsManufacturingService IndustrySupply Chain ManagementWholesale

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and execute special projects aimed at enhancing financial performance and structural efficiencies within our top Customers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for incremental distribution expansion and implement strategies to capitalize on these opportunities

Coach and train Barr Sales team on how to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at our top retailers, to enable delivering the key projects that this position is responsible for

Conduct thorough financial analyses to assess the viability and potential impact of proposed projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and ROI expectations

Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of special projects, ensuring timely delivery and updates to manager, budget adherence, and achievement of defined goals

Work closely with internal departments, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance, to ensure cohesive strategy implementation and project alignment

Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making and identify new opportunities

Additional Special Projects as assigned by manager

Qualification

Strategic Initiative LeadershipFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationMarket IntelligenceStrategic CommunicationAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam LeadershipRelationship ManagementTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years in strategic account management, business development, or a related role, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and partnerships

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build credibility, influence cross-functional teams, and drive alignment across internal and external stakeholders

Highly organized with strong follow-through; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations, make data-driven decisions, and respond quickly to emerging challenges or opportunities

Proven negotiation expertise and a track record of cultivating productive, long-term business relationships across all levels of an organization

Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing third-party representatives or agency partners to achieve shared objectives

Preferred

Experience with Home Depot or similar large retailers is highly desirable

Company

Barr Brands International, Inc.

Barr Brands International, Inc. is an employee-owned company driven by integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Barr Brands includes W.M.

Founded in 1946

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees