Business Strategy Manager- Pro

Job Summary   The Business Strategy Manager – Pro plays a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making and enabling commercial success across the organization. This role combines advanced analytics, strategic storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration to identify growth opportunities, reduce operational friction, and improve overall business performance.   The Business Strategy Manager – Pro l partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Category teams to translate data into actionable insights, support commercial execution, and influence strategic direction.   Essential Job Functions *   Analyze sales performance, category trends, pricing, and promotional effectiveness to identify growth opportunities Develop and maintain recurring business reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools Monitor market share, distribution, assortment, and competitive performance Leverage retailer, syndicated, and internal data sources to generate insights and recommendations Partner with Sales teams to support customer reporting, account analysis, and business reviews Coordinate execution of key commercial initiatives across cross-functional teams Maintain and continuously improve reporting tools, templates, and processes Support CRM data integrity, pipeline tracking, and sales planning processes Prepare materials for sales meetings, retailer presentations, and leadership updates Develop executive-level PowerPoint presentations, sales decks, and strategic reports Translate complex data into clear, concise insights with actionable recommendations Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Category Management teams Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication across customer and commercial initiatives Support go-to-market execution and promotional planning activities Act as a connector across functions to ensure alignment and execution against business priorities Support forecasting and demand planning activities through data analysis and trend identification    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.   Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.   Education & Experience   Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred) 5–8+ years of experience in business analytics, sales strategy, category management, or commercial operations Strong analytical skills with experience in data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Experience working with retailer or syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI/Circana) preferred Advanced PowerPoint and storytelling capabilities required   Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   Strategic thinking with strong business acumen Ability to translate data into actionable insights Executive-level communication and presentation skills Strong organizational and project management capabilities Collaborative mindset with cross-functional influence Results-oriented with a focus on driving business performance   Operational Equipment   Computer   Work Environment and Physical Demands Work Environment Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required. Physical Demands Office: Sedentary.