Business Design & Strategy Lead
- Chicago
- Permanent / Full-Time
- Strategy
The perfect role for someone who is looking to develop growth strategies while also bringing new products to market
About the company
An internal innovation studio focused on the food industry to solve unmet customer needs and provide user-centred solutions. They are a team of researchers, strategists, and human-centred designers, all very talented thinkers trying to better understand the future of the food industry and create solutions that ensure it continues to thrive.
About the role
You are someone who is both creative and a strategic thinker who enjoys conducting primary and secondary research and using those insights to develop go-to-market strategies, new business opportunities and creating solutions for strategic problems.
About your background and skills
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A bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in finance, business, or related field
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4-6 years of experience in corporate strategy, innovation, new business design, and/or product growth
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Ability to frame problems and present results to an executive level audience
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Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a self-directed culture
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Openness to learn from diverse perspectives and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams
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Motivation to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and deliver on business goals
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Desire to work on a lot of different types and sizes of projects
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Aspiration to work in a startup environment where we move fast
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Willingness to ask questions
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A learner mindset - you are always interested in expanding your knowledge and perspective
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Passion for the restaurant industry and success