Strategy & Business Development Manager

At Deckers Brands, we believe that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. This role is based in Goleta, CA (Hybrid), typically requiring in-office presence 3 times per week, Tuesday – Thursday.

About the Role

As the Strategy & Business Development Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Corporate Strategy & Business Development Team. You’ll help develop, articulate, and steward the enterprise and brands’ long-range strategic plans, identify and manage organic growth opportunities, and bring key insights to global leadership. You’ll also play a critical role in evaluating and executing external investment opportunities that align with our portfolio strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise strategic planning by collaborating with VP Strategy, Brand Strategy Teams, and Marketplace Strategy Teams
• Assist in developing corporate, enterprise, brand, and marketplace strategic direction, growth initiatives, playbook, and execution plan
• Provide insight-driven recommendations, research, presentation support, and financial modeling for strategy planning and Board of Directors meetings
• Manage and govern strategic initiatives across enterprise, brand, and marketplace
• Track reporting, KPIs, project management, and coordination
• Support special projects within brands, regions, and channels, including new market launches and product acceleration
• Align organization around major brand strategies and key growth initiatives
• Deliver data, insights, analytics, AI, financial, and scenario modeling support
• Provide ad hoc data, insights, and analytic/modeling support for enterprise, brand, and marketplace strategies
• Explore new technologies, tools, services, and AI to improve strategic planning processes
• Analyze and report monthly and quarterly market and competitive insights
• Provide regular updates to leadership and Board of Directors
• Support Brand and Marketplace Strategy Teams with competitive and market data, trends, and insights

Requirements

• Hold a BA degree, preferably in sciences, technology, business, or economics
• Bring 6+ years of experience in consulting, strategic planning, or business analysis
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple priorities and keep the team on track
• Combine analytical and creative skillsets to solve complex problems
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong executive presence
• Highly collaborative, enjoy helping others succeed and sharing in team success
• Strong analytic thinker, comfortable using data to identify trends, explain observations, and draw meaningful implications

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses: A variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success, and show appreciation
• Financial Planning and Wellbeing: Support for financial goals through plans that help protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future
• Time Away from Work: Plans that support time off for family, health, or personal recharge
• Extras, Discounts, and Perks: Generous discounts, community-based programs, and other cool extras
• Growth and Development: Extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive programs and offerings to support a healthy lifestyle at work and beyond

Pay

The salary range for this role in Goleta, California is $108,700.00 - $146,700.00. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.