Sr Analyst, Strategy

Ariat•San Leandro, CA

2d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ariat, we are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Sr. Analyst of Strategy to support the development and execution of our go-to-market strategy. The role will report to the Sr. Director of Strategy, and work closely with the Strategy team and cross-functional partners across the broader organization. Through rigorous analyses, focus on our customers, structured problem-solving, and strong execution, the Sr. Analyst of Strategy contributes to the overall strategic direction for Ariat. This person will execute high-quality analyses and workstreams that support the prioritization and implementation of near-term initiatives, and provide analytical support in identifying and assessing longer-term growth opportunities across our Retail, eCommerce, Wholesale, and International business segments. Ariat currently has a hybrid schedule, and this role will be working in our San Leandro, CA office a minimum of three days per week. You'll Make a Difference By Supporting the development and execution of Ariat's overall strategy by delivering rigorous analyses and well-structured workstreams that translate strategy into specific initiatives and transformation efforts driving profitable growth Conducting market and competitive intelligence research to understand current trends and industry dynamics – and synthesizing findings into clear insights about what they mean for Ariat, both short- and long-term Performing detailed evaluation of new business opportunities, including market potential, brand/customer fit, competitive positioning, capability requirements, and business cases Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear insights and strategies for key growth initiatives in their respective areas, and how these "ladder up" to Ariat's overall strategy Contributing to the assessment of growth and capability investments (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), including use case prioritization, business impact, and change management required Partnering with consumer insights and analytics teams to embed "voice of the consumer" into our strategies – with a clear articulation of the "so-what" Analyzing underlying drivers of business performance and opportunities for improvement (e.g., sales trends, consumer loyalty, channel growth, etc.) — and developing fact-based recommendations Building clear and compelling materials that effectively communicate strategic analyses to the Strategy team, senior stakeholders, and the broader organization Supporting day-to-day project execution, and contributing to the development of more junior team members over time Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

Requirements

4–7 years of work experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy for wholesale and direct-to-consumer companies.
Bachelor's degree required
Experience contributing to high-performing teams and a desire to grow into a team leadership role
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of taking ownership of projects and driving them to completion within a growth and transformation environment
Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, identify key issues, and develop well-supported hypotheses
Ability to translate complex ideas and dispersed information into simple, actionable recommendations
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with high attention to accuracy and the ability to independently execute complex analyses
Strong organizational skills, including project planning, time management, and attention to detail
Strong business acumen related to consumer-facing businesses and the ability to assess the impact of decisions on overall business performance
Strong written and oral communication with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear, executive-ready outputs
Strong ability and willingness to collaborate effectively as a true team player
Demonstrated interest in retail and apparel/footwear

Nice To Haves

Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industry a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting the development and execution of Ariat's overall strategy by delivering rigorous analyses and well-structured workstreams that translate strategy into specific initiatives and transformation efforts driving profitable growth
Conducting market and competitive intelligence research to understand current trends and industry dynamics – and synthesizing findings into clear insights about what they mean for Ariat, both short- and long-term
Performing detailed evaluation of new business opportunities, including market potential, brand/customer fit, competitive positioning, capability requirements, and business cases
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear insights and strategies for key growth initiatives in their respective areas, and how these "ladder up" to Ariat's overall strategy
Contributing to the assessment of growth and capability investments (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), including use case prioritization, business impact, and change management required
Partnering with consumer insights and analytics teams to embed "voice of the consumer" into our strategies – with a clear articulation of the "so-what"
Analyzing underlying drivers of business performance and opportunities for improvement (e.g., sales trends, consumer loyalty, channel growth, etc.) — and developing fact-based recommendations
Building clear and compelling materials that effectively communicate strategic analyses to the Strategy team, senior stakeholders, and the broader organization
Supporting day-to-day project execution, and contributing to the development of more junior team members over time
Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs