GTM Planning Rhythm of Business (ROB) Senior Associate

About the role

The GTM Rhythm of Business (ROB) Performance & Modeling Senior Associate plays a critical role in executing and supporting the firm’s GTM planning operating model. This role focuses on Rhythm of Business (ROB) cadence, planning integration, and executive-level synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve GTM's Rhythm of Business, ensuring it drives clear decisions, actions, and follow-through
• Connect planning, prioritization, and execution across stakeholders, surfacing trade-offs and decision paths along the way
• Translate inputs from across GTM into structured narratives and executive-ready communications
• Strengthen the processes, tools, and ways of working that make GTM Planning more effective
• Lead and support cross-functional special projects that advance GTM maturity and stakeholder alignment

Requirements

• Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, or similar role within a professional services or B2B environment
• Knowledge of professional services industry, go-to-market models, sales processes, and marketing performance measurement preferred
• Comfort working in ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a track record of independently structuring work and driving outcomes across multiple workstreams
• Planning, Synthesis & Problem Structuring Ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear plans, outputs, and execution steps
• Ability to translate inputs from multiple sources into structured narratives, themes, and decision points
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure consistency and clarity across outputs
• Execution & Operating Model Discipline Ability to manage recurring processes and cadences while continuously improving effectiveness
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Ability to collaborate across cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs and align on analytical outputs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels

Qualifications

• Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, or similar role within a professional services or B2B environment
• Knowledge of professional services industry, go-to-market models, sales processes, and marketing performance measurement preferred
• Comfort working in ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a track record of independently structuring work and driving outcomes across multiple workstreams
• Planning, Synthesis & Problem Structuring Ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear plans, outputs, and execution steps
• Ability to translate inputs from multiple sources into structured narratives, themes, and decision points
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure consistency and clarity across outputs
• Execution & Operating Model Discipline Ability to manage recurring processes and cadences while continuously improving effectiveness
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Ability to collaborate across cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs and align on analytical outputs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels

Skills

• Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, or similar role within a professional services or B2B environment
• Knowledge of professional services industry, go-to-market models, sales processes, and marketing performance measurement preferred
• Comfort working in ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a track record of independently structuring work and driving outcomes across multiple workstreams
• Planning, Synthesis & Problem Structuring Ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear plans, outputs, and execution steps
• Ability to translate inputs from multiple sources into structured narratives, themes, and decision points
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure consistency and clarity across outputs
• Execution & Operating Model Discipline Ability to manage recurring processes and cadences while continuously improving effectiveness
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Ability to collaborate across cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs and align on analytical outputs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. Seasonal employees may also be eligible for the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $96,000 and $144,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. The firm’s hybrid work model allows for flexibility in work location and schedule.