VP Strategy

Position Overview

The Vice President, Strategy reports to the SVP, Strategy and supports Burlington's growth initiatives and business transformation. Strategic priorities are set by the CEO, CMO, and COO with input from and consultation with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The VP works closely with business leaders to develop and refine the Company's strategy to align with market changes, customer behavior, and business model shifts.

About the Role

As a highly visible position, the VP interacts with the C-suite and business unit leaders to make critical business decisions that drive growth and profitability. They lead cross-functional initiatives, drive customer insights across formats, and monitor ongoing and ad hoc internal and external events to support the company's ongoing success and expansion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drive key analysis supporting strategy development at the corporate and business unit level
• Design, develop, and execute whitespace growth opportunities consistent with the Company’s goals
• Communicate strategy to key internal and external partners
• Partner with business leaders and the ELT to drive major growth and value creation initiatives
• Manage and facilitate cross-functional programs
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, drive customer insights across formats
• Monitor ongoing and ad hoc internal and external events
• Ensure all functional areas are communicating and aligned on short-, mid-, and long-term goals
• Drive competitive and consumer insights to influence the overall corporate strategy
• Encourage and analyze consumer research to provide insight on customer strategy opportunities for the company and for individual businesses
• Provide ad hoc business and competitive intelligence, and insights for key senior executives

Requirements

• Top-tier MBA or advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred
• 6+ years in management consulting or comparable corporate strategy experience preferred
• Strong overall problem-solving capabilities including proven creative, conceptual, and analytic skillsets
• Good listening skills: ability to capture perspectives of diverse stakeholders and find common ground to drive actions
• Ability to collaborate with senior level executives (EVP, SVP etc.); team player with the ability to sell change effectively and influence others across reporting relationships
• Experience working closely with line groups to ensure that results and recommendations are brought to life in the business
• Strong sense of accountability; passion for owning projects and driving them to completion; ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Keen understanding and passion for Retail; off-price experience is preferred
• Pro-active leadership style with a desire to develop, grow, and mentor a high performing team
• Superior verbal and written communications skills; excellent presentation skills and experience presenting to high-level audiences

Qualifications

• Competitive wages
• Flexible hours
• Associate discount
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan
• Variety of training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Committed to workplace diversity

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Lifetime life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan