Sky Zone · 8 hours ago
Vice President of Strategy
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Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities, including new markets, products, partnerships, and acquisitions.
Lead product definition exercises and enable rollout of new business lines.
Source and execute M&A opportunities, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration.
Develop industry relationships to understand trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to adjust strategies accordingly and sustain the company’s market-leading position.
Lead the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy and vision, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement efforts and corresponding support structures such as dashboards and KPIs to measure execution.
Synthesize organizational needs and act as a cross-functional liaison to reduce friction through well-communicated change management processes.
Work closely with department heads to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and experimentation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, investors, and external partners.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance or related field is required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in strategy development, management consulting, or a similar role, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position
Extensive experience in M&A and franchise models, including successful execution of large-scale deals
Proven track record of driving growth and delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment
Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time as needed for training, conferences, and other Sky Zone or industry events
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization
High level of business acumen, with a deep understanding of financial modeling, market analysis, and competitive strategy
Strategic thinker with a forward-looking vision and the ability to anticipate and respond to market changes
Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and urgency
High integrity, with a commitment to ethical leadership and decision-making
Innovative mindset, constantly seeking ways to improve and evolve the business
Preferred
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k plan with company matching
Company
Sky Zone
Sky Zone is the largest developer, operator, and franchisor of indoor active entertainment parks in the world.