Business Strategy Manager in Beaverton, Oregon - #71100 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 71100

Business Strategy Manager
Our client is seeking a seasoned Business Strategy Manager to help shape and advance consumer- and growth-driven strategies within a highly visible product category. This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate consumer insights, market dynamics, and business priorities into clear strategic direction. The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting or corporate strategy background, exceptional analytical rigor, and the ability to influence stakeholders through compelling storytelling and collaboration.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Business Strategy Manager Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated, consumer-focused growth strategies across product, design, merchandising, marketing, marketplace, and finance partners.
• Conduct rigorous strategic and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and long-term growth levers.
• Synthesize complex insights into clear, executive-ready narratives and presentations using Keynote and PowerPoint.
• Partner with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives, align cross-functional teams, and drive strategic decision-making.
• Establish success metrics and evaluate performance against strategic objectives to inform future recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships across diverse teams, enabling alignment, momentum, and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, balancing near-term wins with longer-term strategic impact.
• Contribute thought leadership that elevates strategic conversations and sharpens organizational focus.

Business Strategy Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8–9 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or consumer product strategy.
• Proven experience working within or alongside large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to deeply understand consumer behavior and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced presentation and communication skills, with strong executive presence.
• Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across differing perspectives.
• Collaborative, flexible working style with a strong team-first mindset.
• Prior experience with consumer-facing industries such as apparel, footwear, retail, or ecommerce is highly valued.
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis, if required.

Compensation: Up to $62/hr. (DOE)

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