Growth Strategist at Relish Works

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Research, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, User Research, Experience Design, Business Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Curiosity, Adaptability, Presentation Skills, Learning Mindset

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Growth Strategist Chicago | Full Time ____ We are Relish Works, an innovation hub focused on challenging the status quo and pioneering the next evolution of the food industry. Relish Works operates as an independent start-up working with a top wholesale food distributor to identify growth opportunities and create user-centered solutions for the food service industry. We are a scrappy group of passionate practitioners and are looking to add a Growth Strategy Analyst to our Chicago-based innovation studio. About the role: As a Growth Strategy Analyst, you will focus on developing corporate growth strategies, defining new business opportunities, and bringing new products and solutions to market. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams of strategic thinkers and doers who have skills, experience and expertise across user research, experience design, business strategy, and product development. This role is best for someone who is both a creative, strategic thinker and a resourceful, self-driven doer, with experience presenting strategic recommendations to executive teams and a deep curiosity in applying their critical thinking and analytical skills to solving many different types of strategic problems. Your day to day could be a combination of any of the following: Conducting market research on industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes, and developing insights to inform new growth strategies Creating compelling, narrative-driven reports about the state of the industry, economic factors, and market analysis, tailored to the firm’s most senior leaders and executives Supporting teams with the testing of new business models and service offerings, identifying how these new concepts will work, make money, and solve user problems. Contributing an analytical skillset to a multidisciplinary team of designers and researchers Collaborating with teams and leveraging expertise across Relish functional areas (innovation, ventures, investments) You should apply if you have: A bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in finance, business, or related field (Pre-MBA) 2-4 years of experience in corporate strategy, innovation, and/or new business design (cross-industry consulting experience preferred) Ability to frame problems and present results to an executive level audience Expertise in data analysis and financial modeling (using tools such as Excel & Tableau) Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a self-directed culture Openness to learn from diverse perspectives and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams Motivation to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and deliver on business goals Desire to work on a lot of different types and sizes of projects Aspiration to work in a startup environment where we move fast Willingness to ask questions A learner mindset - you are always interested in expanding your knowledge and perspective Excellent verbal and written communication skills You will thrive if you align with our values: Our team is inclusive, passionate, resourceful, and dependable. We are a team of problem solvers who have super powers in strategy, research, design, and communication. We prioritize flexibility and collaboration in our work. We expect our team members to feel accountability for all parts of the business, not just their discipline. This position is based in Chicago, requiring work in a hybrid office model located in The Loop and typically less than 20% travel.

Responsibilities

As a Growth Strategy Analyst, you will develop corporate growth strategies and define new business opportunities. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams to bring new products and solutions to market.