Business Strategy Manager- Pro

Job Summary The Business Strategy Manager – Pro plays a critical role in driving data-informed decision‑making and enabling commercial success across the organization. This role combines advanced analytics, strategic storytelling, and cross‑functional collaboration to identify growth opportunities, reduce operational friction, and improve overall business performance. Essential Job Functions Analyze sales performance, category trends, pricing, and promotional effectiveness to identify growth opportunities Develop and maintain recurring business reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools Monitor market share, distribution, assortment, and competitive performance Leverage retailer, syndicated, and internal data sources to generate insights and recommendations Partner with Sales teams to support customer reporting, account analysis, and business reviews Coordinate execution of key commercial initiatives across cross‑functional teams Maintain and continuously improve reporting tools, templates, and processes Support CRM data integrity, pipeline tracking, and sales planning processes Prepare materials for sales meetings, retailer presentations, and leadership updates Develop executive‑level PowerPoint presentations, sales decks, and strategic reports Translate complex data into clear, concise insights with actionable recommendations Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Category Management teams Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication across customer and commercial initiatives Support go‑to‑market execution and promotional planning activities Act as a connector across functions to ensure alignment and execution against business priorities Support forecasting and demand planning activities through data analysis and trend identification Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred) 5–8+ years of experience in business analytics, sales strategy, category management, or commercial operations Strong analytical skills with experience in data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Experience working with retailer or syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI/Circana) preferred Advanced PowerPoint and storytelling capabilities required Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strategic thinking with strong business acumen Ability to translate data into actionable insights Executive‑level communication and presentation skills Strong organizational and project management capabilities Collaborative mindset with cross‑functional influence Results‑oriented with a focus on driving business performance Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hillman Group