Director, Strategy

Company Description

Wonderful Strategy Group (WSG) is a team of over 20 strategy professionals committed to delivering high-impact results for the businesses that make up The Wonderful Company portfolio of brands including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, JUSTIN Wine, Teleflora, and Wonderful Halos.

As a Director, Strategy you will collaborate with executive leaders to tackle their business’ most pressing challenges and drive critical strategic, commercial, operational, technological, and organizational initiatives. With a diverse team experienced in consulting, agriculture, commercialization, operations, and finance, WSG works closely with company leaders to develop growth strategies, enhance operational and technological efficiencies, and foster the long-term health of their organizations. We also regularly partner with Marketing, Brand, Insights, and other functions to grow demand for our products and drive commercial growth.

Your role will form robust and enduring partnerships with company leadership and C-level executives and help drive the future of The Wonderful Company.

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Our office is located at 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Job Description

• Lead a team of internal strategists dedicated to a specific Wonderful Company business unit.
• Work directly with business leadership to identify and set long-term strategic priorities as well as taking initiative to address critical short-term needs.
• Support the development and execution of sophisticated strategic plans through team and resource management, project planning, relationship management, and executive communications.
• Collaborate across functions, levels, and groups Insights, Marketing, Finance, Operations) to drive growth and reduce waste.
• Push key growth, operational, technological, and organizational improvements forward and hold teams accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with leadership at business units.
• Manage a full portfolio of projects and prioritize work.
• Manage and mentor internal team members.
• Participate in ongoing skill development and leadership training.
• Travel occasionally to specified counties for direct collaboration with business partners.

Travel Required :  Occasional travel to San Joaquin Valley (Kern, Kings, Tulare, Fresno Counties), Napa, Sonoma, and San Luis Obispo Counties. These day trips can be up to ~20% of the time (1 day per week).

Professional Development :  At WSG, we place a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth. Our team benefits from regular, engaged mentorship from senior members and access to comprehensive training programs. These opportunities are designed to expand your skills in solving complex business challenges, strategizing for change, business partner engagement, and securing stakeholder buy-in.

Career Advancement :  The Strategy Group serves as a key talent source for leadership roles within our businesses. Alumni of our team have advanced to diverse leadership positions in general management, e-commerce, marketing, operations, finance, and R&D.

Qualifications

Pay Range : $220,000-$235,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share : Wonderful Pistachios is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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