Seattle, WA

Mgr Strategy

Job Description

Job Posting Strategy Manager

The ideal Strategy Manager leads the development of strategic recommendations across the Business Strategy team's key focus areas: functional support (e.g., merchandise, marketing, supply chain), business unit support (e.g., Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, HauteLook), and internal growth initiatives (e.g., acquisition, geographic expansion)

A day in the life...

  • Effectively manage and prioritize multiple work streams through collaboration within Business Strategy team and across the organization

  • Display proficiency in managing complex models and independently driving storylines that deliver compelling insights and recommendations

  • Proactively identify and manage impact of insights to broader organization, including development and presentation of a strategic point of view, goals, and proposed outcomes

  • Effectively facilitates large scale meetings and workshops, including preparation and driving tangible outcomes

  • Deploy strategic recommendations, collaborating across teams and setting expectations and metrics for execution

  • Demonstrates leadership and the ability to influence by initiating partnerships that promote organizational objectives and change

    You own this if you have...

  • Strong interest in retail and understanding of industry dynamics

  • Strong quantitative skills, including model building and insight generation

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate with cross functional partners

  • Ability to develop project plans and independently manage project execution

  • Adept at communicating across all levels of the organization

  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

  • Experience managing teams required

  • 5-7 years of work experience with 2+ years at a leading management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte) required

  • Retail work experience a plus

  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA strongly preferred

Weve got you covered

Our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away

  • Life Insurance and Disability

  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com .

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Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.

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