Job Description
Job Description
Strategy Manager
Location : Cincinnati, Ohio
Work Environment : On-site, Office Setting
Employment Type : Full-Time, Exempt
About the Role
The Strategy Manager partners directly with senior leadership to drive enterprise-wide initiatives, structure and improve business operations, and translate strategy into measurable execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and brings strong analytical, operational, and communication skills. No two weeks will look the same, and the Strategy Manager will be trusted to independently drive high-priority projects with minimal instruction.
Responsibilities
- Work side-by-side with senior leaders to define priorities and execute strategic programs
- Prioritize and solve critical enterprise challenges
- Lead organic and inorganic growth initiatives across the business
- Drive cross-functional efforts that do not sit neatly within a single department
- Serve as a trusted strategic thought partner, providing candor, tact, clarity, and sound judgment
- Build executive-ready deliverables with limited guidance
- Own leadership rhythms, including staff meetings, workshops, and cross-functional reviews
- Champion accountability, transparency, and cross-functional execution
- Partner with analytics, finance, and commercial teams to support performance reporting and insights
- Jump into high-impact initiatives as priorities evolve
- Lead strategic planning processes, including enterprise strategy, regional strategies, account planning, and annual operating plan support
- Support board presentations, business cases, and strategic communication materials
- Oversee competitive intelligence and adjacent market monitoring
- Collaborate with commercial teams to analyze sales pipelines and provide insights to regional leadership
- Lead communication campaigns, including new product launches, success stories, and margin improvement messaging
- Utilize Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and AI-supported analysis tools to drive data-driven decisions
- Interpret and present data insights that support strategic recommendations
- Support development of business models, operating models, and new capabilities aligned with long-term strategy
- Manage external consulting engagements and ensure strategic value is delivered
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Market Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred1–3 years of experience in strategy, business operations, commercial analytics, or management consultingExperience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or B2B markets preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguityProficiency with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and AI-supported analytics platformsAbility to interpret and present data to both technical and non-technical audiencesKnowledge of pricing, market economics, supply chain, or product lifecycle managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing executive-ready deliverablesProven ability to influence across departments and lead teams without direct authorityComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting prioritiesPreferred Skills
Experience with CRM, ERP, or digital analytics platformsFamiliarity with ISO, sustainability reporting, ESG, or operational excellence frameworksBackground in specialty chemicals, oleochemicals, polymer materials, or adjacent industriesWork Environment
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio in a professional office settingRequires regular on-site presence for collaboration, business planning, and leadership meetingsCandidates must be local or willing to commute routinely