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Join the Vans Family

Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to shape and transform the future of our business.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We are Determined. We are Connected to our consumers and to each other. We are Inclusive. We are Expressive and Fun. Most of all, we are a family.

Our purpose to enable creative expression and inspire youth culture is fostered through our inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

Sr. Manager, Business Strategy

As the Sr. Manager, Business Strategy, you will report into and support the Senior Director, Business Strategy in oversight of the strategic process and business development for the Brand. You will conduct and analyze industry, market and consumer data to assist the organization in strong decision-making, leading to brand health, sales growth and margin improvement. You will have the opportunity to support areas such as new product initiatives, strategic brand management, continuous process improvement and brand expansion.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

* Lead strategy consulting-like projects that identify and seek to harness brand, regional or functional growth opportunities. Work with business leaders to offer a disciplined process to define, communicate, activate, execute and manage strategic choices and initiatives that will drive achievement of short and long-term goals.

* Actively support the Senior Director, Business Strategy and the Global Brand Leadership team in developing a long-term strategic vision, five-year global brand strategy and annual strategic plan, working with the organization to formally develop, cascade and communicate the strategic choices.

* Interact with VF Corporate Strategy function, as necessary, to ensure strategy development approach interfaces and aligns with enterprise-wide standards

How you will do it:

* Leverage consumer, market, competitive and financial data and conduct analysis to build strategies and evaluate new business opportunities. Identify, quantify, validate and assess adjacent and white space opportunities that strengthen market position and align with brand growth objectives.

* Bring your unique and diverse experiences and background, which enable you to provide differing perspectives to fuel our global growth. You are inclusive by nature and you value differing points of view. You expand the teams knowledge base in one or more focus areas (e. g., functional, innovation, competitive intelligence)

* Build and manage relationships with company executives, influencing decisions in line with functional, regional and global brand strategy. Support business leaders in vetting strategic ideas. Partner in identifying growth opportunities and develop plans for executive initiatives, including line extensions into new categories, new distributions segments and new geographies.

* Actively contribute to the Strategy teams culture.

What success looks like:

You will drive the brand toward future success/growth/have meaningful impact for the brand You are seen as a trusted strategic business partner and advisor

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Years of Related Professional Experience: 5-7 years

Educational Position Requirements:

A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

* What we expect you already know:

* Self-starter and able to take projects from concept to completion effectively and efficiently

* Ability to work independently and lead teams, managing both up and down.

* Ability to lead through influence and work with counterparts across the organization Track record of success in dealing effectively with complex projects and teams, including frequent interaction with senior executives

* Strong conceptual skills, including ability to translate consumer insights and observations into actionable opportunities. Strong analytical skills including ability to model complex financial data, synthesize findings and derive insights. Strong leadership skills including problem solving, issue disaggregation, listening and communication (written and spoken).

* You will have the keen ability to lead and navigate teams through change while being seen as an empathetic partner and collaborator.

* What we will teach you:

* Retail or Footwear/Apparel Industry experience (consumer experience preferred but does not need to be in retail or Footwear/Apparel)

* A Global POV (no need to have experience at a Global brand, regional experience is totally fine)

* VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

Whats in it For You

Were in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, were the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on Looking to Join VF? to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the worlds largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Its a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?