Strategic Planning Director jobs in Minnesota
Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Strategic Planning Director jobs
Director, Strategic Planning
- Mars United Commerce
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Park, MN
FULL_TIME
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Mars United Commerce Powered by Marilyn is a global commerce company that delivers all the solutions clients need to grow their business today and tomorrow. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett, we’ve become global leaders in four key commerce disciplines – Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy – that together form a United Commerce Ecosystem that provides all the expertise clients need to navigate the commerce marketing landscape. Our 800 Martians across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia exist to drive growth for our people, our clients, and our communities all across the globe.
We’re looking for a Director, Strategic Planning. Our Directors serve as key members of the agency team, collaborating with client leadership, channel marketing, media, and creative teams to develop a framework for strategic solutions and build positive relationships with clients. We are looking for someone to drive the development of shopper insights and strategy for CPG-specific commerce marketing opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Participate in initial client briefings.
- Work cross-functionally within the agency to ensure the successful execution of client and agency strategies.
- Consult with account and channel teams to define information requirements/needs.
- Lead and own the development of shopper-focused intelligence gathering and insight development to guide program strategy.
- Facilitate primary and secondary research support.
- Facilitate brainstorm sessions that inspire big, creative ideas.
- Synthesize data to provide strategic implications and creative inspiration.
- Facilitate creative briefing process and own the development of an insightful and inspiring creative brief.
- Ensure tactical plan achieves client objectives and strategies.
- Provide team/brand ongoing competitive assessments and industry news relative to shopper and consumer segments.
- Consumer/Shopper overview.
- General market trend analysis.
- Competitive/Category behavior assessment.
- Executes projects with excellence.
- Manages time effectively.
- All other duties as assigned by Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree or greater.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience (minimum 5 in an agency environment) in strategy and planning, with experience in marketing directly with/for retailers across CPG categories.
- Dynamic personality able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences.
- Passion for understanding the ‘why’s' of human behavior and a strong desire to improve/grow our clients’ business.
- Strong analytical skills and creative skills.
- Demonstrated client engagement skills and service orientation.
- Proven leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability.
- Capable of handling multiple clients and projects simultaneously
- Experience leading, managing and developing other planners.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability.
- Strong deadline orientation and ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a flexible, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Drive).
- Travel is required on an as-needed basis.
- High level of energy and enthusiasm.
- Comfortable with high-pressure, fluid, and ambiguous situations
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
The salary range for this role is based on location and experience and is $120,000- $135,000.
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- 6 Days Ago
Global Study Director-CAR-T
- ICON Strategic Solutions
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Canada, MN
FULL_TIME
- ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us ...
- 10 Days Ago
Director of Strategic Accounts
- Brightpath Associates LLC
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Glenwood, MN
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionWhat we offer: Competitive starting pay (based on education and experience)Eligibility for health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision) effective on your FIRST DAY OF WORKEligibi...
- 2 Days Ago
Global Strategic Account Director
- Trelleborg Medical Solutions
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Minneapolis, MN
FULL_TIME
- Trelleborg Healthcare and Medical is seeking a Global Strategic Account Director to join their team.You are responsible for leading the Strategic Account Team to deliver profitable growth through Trel...
- 2 Days Ago
Director of Strategic Account
- Brightpath Associates LLC
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Glenwood, MN
FULL_TIME
- Job Tittle - Director of Stategic Accounts Job Location - Glenwood, MNClient Summary -We are leading global manufacturer of non-powered ground support equipment for passenger and cargo aircraft since ...
- 3 Days Ago
Director of Strategic Sourcing
- SkyWater Search Partners
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Prairie, MN
FULL_TIME
- We are partnering with a local contract manufacturer to find a Director of Strategic Sourcing. This role requires a strong history of developing purchasing strategies and building team and will also f...
- 8 Days Ago
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- Sparrow Company
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- Cox Communications
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Director Strategic Planning Residential Core
- Cox Communications
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Strategic Planning Director
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions
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Newton Center, MA
- The Strategic Planning Director plays a pivotal role in the organization's strategic decision-making process. Reporting ...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Strategic Planning Director
- Bright Horizons
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Newton, MA
- The Strategic Planning Director plays a pivotal role in the organizations strategic decision-making process. Reporting d...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
(VP) Digital Customer Experience Strategist - Healthcare Advertising - Remote
- People With Chemistry
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New York, NY
- My client is seeking a Strategic Planning Director-VP to lead their team of Strategic Planners, Senior Planners, and Pla...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
VP Director - Strategic Planning (Communications)
- Meet
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- Meet is partnered with a Healthcare Advertising Services company in need of a Vice President to lead their digital strat...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
VP Director - Strategic Planning (Communications)
- Meet Inc
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New York, NY
- Meet is partnered with a Healthcare Advertising Services company in need of a Vice President to lead strategy. The Strat...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Minnesota
Minnesota (/ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North).
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"). This area i...
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Income Estimation for Strategic Planning Director jobs
$237,147 to $308,266
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What does a Strategic Planning Director do?
Strategic Planning Director in Modesto, CA
Rick is an international business attorney and currently sits on the Board of Directors and provides general counsel, risk management and compliance services to foreign companies entering the U.S.
January 18, 2020
Strategic Planning Director in Hialeah, FL
The not-for-profit organization is governed by an independent board of directors and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
January 18, 2020
Whether your HR function is a department of one or of many, basic Human Resources strategic planning that includes internal organizational needs assessment and external benchmark comparisons is needed.
November 29, 2019
Strategic Planning Director in Norwich, CT
Strategic plans become the budget’s descriptive front end, often projecting five years of financials in order to appear “strategic.” But management typically commits only to year one; in the context of years two through five, “strategic” actually means “impressionistic.”.
January 25, 2020
Bridgespan Group Manager Laura Lanzerotti recently asked members of the Bridgespan LinkedIn communities about their organizations’ experiences moving from strategic planning to implementation.
February 03, 2020