Job Summary:

The Manager of Strategic Planning will develop and direct the strategic and long-range goals of the organization including proposals to enter new markets and to expand existing market presence.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with executives and managers to develop long-range, strategic goals for the organization.
• Identifies and reviews pricing and market trends; analyzes and applies this information in development of strategies for individual market segments.
• Monitors business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the companys current and anticipated product lines.
• Leads trials concerning new business initiatives, pilot programs, and regional rollouts; based on results, makes, recommends, and implements adjustments and modifications.
• Collaborates with business unit administration and line managers to produce business and product plans that are profitable; evaluates these plans on a periodic basis.
• Serves as negotiator with third parties for potential mergers or product acquisitions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of business administration, management, and business forecasting strategies and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or industry-related field required; MBA highly preferred.
• At least five years of experience in the industry or acting as a consultant on major strategic planning projects required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.