Sr. Manager Strategy & Business Development

The role

The Senior Manager, Strategy & Market Analysis will lead strategic planning, market analysis, and business strategy initiatives. This person will lead a team focused on market insights, competitive analysis, and next-generation retail concepts.

What you will do

• Lead business strategy projects from concept through execution.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the annual strategic planning cycle.
• Partner with Line of Business leaders to develop and execute business strategy plans.
• Collaborate with senior executives to evaluate strategic direction and business models.
• Analyze and recommend build, buy, or partner opportunities.
• Lead market opportunity assessments and competitor analyses.
• Support corporate development activities including mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage the collection and assessment of competitive intelligence and market trends.
• Partner with Toshiba Tec headquarters teams on strategic analysis and business planning.
• Develop thought leadership content and strategic communications.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business strategy, strategic planning, or strategy consulting.
• Knowledge of retail industry trends and store operations.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze financial statements.
• Experience conducting market analysis, business assessments, and financial modeling.
• Ability to develop and mentor team members in strategic analysis, market research, and financial evaluation methodologies.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional presentation, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and influence key stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team collaboration capabilities.
• Strong understanding of business processes and operational improvement opportunities.

Nice to have

• MBA preferred.
• Experience in retail strategy, technology strategy, management consulting, or business consulting environments.
• Process-oriented approach to business transformation and strategy development.
• Experience engaging with and presenting to C-level executives and senior leadership teams.

Benefits

• Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• 401(k) plan (with company match)
• Company provided life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Paid vacation
• Sick/personal days

About the company

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions. They are the world's installed market share leader for in-store solutions.