7,363 Business Strategist jobs in the United States

• Lead strategic client engagements focused on technology adoption and digital transformation.
• Develop and articulate innovative business strategies leveraging new technologies.
• Conduct deep-dive industry and market analyses to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage project teams and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's service offerings and thought leadership.

• Master’s degree or MBA from a top-tier institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology trends and their business implications.
• Proven track record of leading successful large-scale transformation projects.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

Helena Agri-Enterprises is seeking a Business Intelligence Strategist to be part of the strategic planning and analytics team. This position will work with the analytics team to plan and implement new strategies and work towards a centralized approach as a long-term vision for Helena's business. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in data science, customer analytics and business intelligence.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Works with business areas to gather requirements and deliver complete data reporting and analytical solutions
• Learns why business areas are asking for data and what their underlying questions and business goals are.
• Owns the design, development and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports and analyses used to drive key business decisions.
• Recognizes and adopts best practices in reporting and analysis, including data integrity, accuracy and reliability and documentation.
• Drives data democratization throughout the organization, enabling others to self-serve their data needs.
• Uses statistical and quantitative analysis of data as well as explanatory and predictive modeling.
• Develops, evaluates and refines analytic models using data to address business needs.
• Identifies the most high value business problems and questions which if answered, would yield significant value (cost savings, increased customer satisfaction, process efficiency, and optimization of resources).
• Identifies sources of data needed for key business problems and their locations, structure and accessibility and readiness for aggregations.
• Prepares visualizations of data in order to explain and persuade.
• Develops and leads key analytics projects that are cross functional, involve multiple stakeholders and have a high degree of risk.
• Leads development of business cases and cost/benefit analyses to educate others on business decision-making concepts and techniques.
• Develops cross-functional teams and contacts throughout the organization to facilitate data sharing.
• Articulates key findings to audiences and advocates the use of analytics to drive change.
• Identifies key perceived barriers to overcome in transitioning to a data-driven culture.
• Establishes goals for data quality, data management and business processes to improve integrity, trust and consistency across the business unit.
• Organizes existing data sets for functionality and broad use by the business unit.
• Drives strategic decisions by making changes through fact-based insights.
• Creates an approach to effectively prioritize projects that provide the most value and are aligned with corporate goals.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, economics, statistics or related field is required.
• Two years of experience collaborating on complex projects is required.
• Two years of experience with Power BI development and design required.
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification preferred.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft platform is required.
• Experience in planning analytics is preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills with technical material in an understandable manner to non-technical audiences and decision makers.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, presentation, software and documentation tools and methods.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Self-starter who loves data and who enjoys spotting trends in it.
• Effective in collaborating within multi-disciplined work groups.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

• Develop and execute the company's overall strategic plan, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and long-term vision setting.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions that align with strategic goals.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and financial modeling for potential investments and strategic alliances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and potential partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of strategic projects.
• Monitor industry trends and economic conditions to anticipate market shifts and identify emerging opportunities or threats.
• Develop comprehensive business cases and presentations for executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Oversee the creation of annual operating plans and long-range forecasts.
• Drive organizational change initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of strategy and business development professionals.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with a significant focus on strategic decision-making.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills.
• Strong understanding of various industries and business models.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams.
• Experience in developing and presenting strategic recommendations to executive levels.
• Proficiency in market research tools and financial analysis software.
• Must possess a strategic mindset and a forward-thinking approach.