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Director, Liquidity Strategy & Forecasting
Victrays
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
A leading commercial bank in Stamford, CT is looking for a Director, Liquidity. In this role, you will develop and manage liquidity tools to enhance the bank's liquidity management framework. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in liquidity management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Knowledge in cash flow forecasting and liquidity regulatory requirements is essential. The salary range is between $140,000 and $160,000 USD, along with incentive compensation.
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$140k-160k yearly 3d ago
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Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense 4.3
Director of strategy job in Simsbury, CT
Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions page is loaded## Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitionslocations: Simsbury, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ106747This opportunity is located within our **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. to learn more.**Job Description****Location:** Simsbury, CT**Reports to:** General Manager**Industry:** Aerospace & Defense**Experience Level:** Director**Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Shape the Future**At **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD),** we've been innovating for nearly **200 years**, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 3-5 years, we're investing in our people and culture to support this transformation.We're seeking a dynamic **Director of Strategy and M&A** who will partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, shape our product portfolio, and lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact role, directly influencing the future of a rapidly growing $800M aerospace and defense business with significant acquisition capacity.**The Opportunity:**EBAD's business provides critical systems that are vital to our national defense and the exploration of space. With rapid growth and a long-term mindset, EBAD is creating this newly established role to strengthen its strategic capabilities and accelerate both organic and inorganic growth.The **Director of Strategy and M&A** will serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership, driving disciplined strategy formulation and execution. This role leads the end-to-end M&A strategy, from identifying high-impact growth opportunities to structuring complex transactions and orchestrating seamless post-merger integration. Success in this position requires exceptional strategic ability, financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape the portfolio, build sustainable growth, and directly impact the trajectory of a rapidly growing company with strong investment capacity.**Core Competencies for Success:*** **Strategic Thinking:** Able to synthesize complex inputs, market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities into clear strategies that align with long-term goals.* **M&A Expertise:** Proven success leading all phases of acquisitions including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, and post-close integration.* **Financial Acumen:** Strong ability to build and interpret financial models, conduct valuations, and assess investment opportunities with discipline and clarity.* **Collaborative Influence:** Builds trust across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment without direct authority.* **Executive Presence & Communication:** Confidently represents strategy and deal rationale to senior leaders, the board, and external partners.* **Continuous Improvement Mindset (Kaizen):** Brings structure, discipline, and a drive to improve strategic processes and decision-making frameworks.* **Results Orientation:** Operates with urgency, sets clear objectives, and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.**The Candidate We Are Looking For*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.* 10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting.* Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred* Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiations, and post-close integration* Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to develop actionable insights, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and guide investment decisions* Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities.* Highly collaborative, able to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholders.* Strong executive presence and communication skills; credible with executive leadership, boards, and external partners.* Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices**A Defining Leadership Opportunity:*** **Legacy:** Join a privately held, 188-year-old company that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting.* **Impact:** Shape enterprise-wide strategy and lead M&A execution that will directly determine the company's future growth and success.* **Partnership:** Work directly with the General Manager, Business Unit President, and senior leadership team in a highly visible and influential role.* **Culture of Excellence:** Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that values people, integrity, and mission-driven excellence, with a commitment to continuous improvement.If you're a strategic M&A leader looking to make a meaningful impact, this is your moment to work with a legacy-rich aerospace and defense organization poised for its next chapter of growth and this role is at the center of it. As Director of Strategy and M&A, you'll shape the future of the business, lead transformative deals, and work directly with senior leadership to drive long-term value. If you're ready to elevate your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity and make your mark with us.**Compensation and Rewards**We recognize that world-class leaders deliver world-class impact, and we reward accordingly. This role offers a competitive executive package that includes:**Base Salary**: $200k - $250k plus annual bonus**Executive Relocation**: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition**Additional Enhancements**: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience*We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.**Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.*
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$200k-250k yearly 3d ago
Loan Servicing and Asset Management
Edgewood Capital Advisors
Director of strategy job in Fairfield, CT
Opportunity:
Edgewood Capital Advisors is seeking a candidate with 5+ years of commercial real estate loan servicing experience to assist in the servicing and asset management of a portfolio of commercial mortgage loans.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and disseminate monthly mortgage invoices.
Contact municipalities to confirm real estate tax payments.
Monitor borrower tax and insurance compliance.
Analyze proposed property leases for adherence to underwriting and loan documentation.
Maintain relationships with borrowers and borrower finance professionals to understand leasing, construction and payment status.
Work with loan originators and the servicing department to monitor asset performance.
Collaborate with team members on overall management of the portfolio and monthly reporting to senior management.
Review, evaluate and process construction draw requests as a member of the servicing team.
Assist in the management of firm-own properties
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
5+ years in commercial real estate finance, with a focus on servicing and asset management
Strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment
About Edgewood Capital Advisors:
Edgewood Capital Advisors, based in Southport, Connecticut, is a private equity firm focusing on the origination of bridge loans and the acquisition and financing of distressed real estate debt. Founded in 2002, the firm is currently investing its 5th discretionary fund and has approximately $350 million of assets under management.
$103k-164k yearly est. 4d ago
FinTech Product Marketing Director: Strategy
Finario Corp 4.1
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
A high-growth fintech company in Stamford, CT is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to shape market perception and communicate effectively across various channels. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of B2B experience and 5 years in product marketing within SaaS or enterprise software. This role demands exceptional communication skills to translate complex ideas and create compelling narratives. Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits like 401(k) and healthcare, alongside the chance to significantly impact the company's growth.
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$123k-179k yearly est. 3d ago
Chief Marketing Officer
Vineyard Vines, L.L.C 4.5
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
CT Corp HQ 181 Harbor Dr Stamford, CT 06902, USA
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.
You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks-we bring it to work with us, too.
In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.
We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview
As vineyard vines enters its next phase of growth, we are seeking a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to bring our story to life with authenticity across both new and existing customer segments. The CMO will own full-stack marketing, spanning brand, performance marketing, social, content, PR, retail marketing, and digital channels, ensuring every touchpoint elevates the vineyard vines experience and reinforces the brand's signature feel-good ethos.
This leader will craft a holistic, integrated marketing strategy that harmonizes performance and brand-building efforts, creating meaningful, customer‑centric moments that embody “the good life.” The ideal candidate is inspired by vineyard vines' mission and has a track record of building culture‑driven lifestyle brands through authentic storytelling, elevated experiences, purposeful partnerships, and data‑driven insights.
In close partnership with the co‑founders, co‑presidents and cross‑functional teams, the CMO will champion a culture of hospitality, creativity, and customer obsession-strengthening brand loyalty, deepening emotional connection, and advancing the next chapter of the vineyard vines brand.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, development and execution of vineyard vines omnichannel marketing efforts, driving customer engagement, enhancing the brand, and delivering on financial goals
Bring the Founders' brand vision to life with the development and execution of an overarching brand strategy, ensure all marketing activities and communications supports the brand strategy
Spearhead best‑in‑class brand building and authentic “storytelling” efforts through the power of community to drive brand engagement and foster customer loyalty
Lead disruptive, integrated marketing campaigns to support omni‑channel sales; establish a cohesive strategy that leverages influencers/PR, digital/social, events/retail activation to engage audiences and boost sales
Manage and expand partnerships across retail, sports, entertainment, and media
Manage all aspects of creative including design, copywriting, photography, and video production, ensuring cohesive brand storytelling across all marketing touchpoints
Maintain accurate forecasts and budgeting across all channels, and define KPIs necessary to achieve business goals, including CAC, LTV, etc.
Build out a customer segmentation strategy to gain valuable insights on the customer journey to better inform the marketing strategy
Act as a brand ambassador, embodying Vineyard Vines' mission and values
Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team, fostering a culture of growth and alignment with the vision
Professional Qualifications
15+ years of marketing experience, with experience at a retail and/or consumer products brand
Ideally brings experience in an omnichannel business, with an understanding of DTC, retail,
wholesale, and licensing
Brand‑forward, full‑stack marketer with an understanding of how to leverage full‑funnel marketing across paid, owned, and earned media
Track record leading and building full‑funnel marketing strategies across brand marketing, creative, growth marketing, and engagement marketing, etc
Proven ability to own and shape brand identity across all touchpoints, leveraging dynamic, engaging content that resonates with key demographics, fosters brand affinity, and drives audience engagement
Modern marketer with a finger on the pulse of new marketing trends, platforms, and approaches. Knows how to tell compelling, authentic stories that drive buzz, hype, and affinity for new and existing products
Can effectively manage existing partnerships and build net‑new partnerships that will grow brand awareness and consumer engagement
Fluency with a metrics‑based and KPI approach (CAC, LTV, AOV, customer retention, etc.)
Experience in entrepreneurial and/or founder‑led businesses is a plus
Benefits
We have a fun‑spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on‑and‑off the boat
We offer a competitive salary package, 401‑K, commuter benefits, and paid‑family leave, health savings , flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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$77k-166k yearly est. 4d ago
Senior Director of Amazon
Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L 4.5
Director of strategy job in Shelton, CT
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Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.
Edgewell Personal Care is looking for a Senior Director of Amazon to join our sales team, reporting into the VP Channel Sales. This position will be responsible for executing the growth strategies on Amazon for Edgewell's U.S. market.
Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of the Amazon Vendor & Seller central business models with experience in managing multi‑brand portfolio and complex digital strategies. The candidate will manage a vast array of job functions including brand growth strategy development and execution, online sales fundamentals execution, P&L and budget management. This individual will be a key stakeholder in the development and delivery of the joint business plan with Amazon and Edgewell's net revenue and P&L targets. A successful candidate will work in collaboration with our Category Teams, Marketing Organization, Packs Ops, Customer Development and Sales Operation teams to develop sustainable growth.
Accountabilities Strategy and business leadership
Develop and deliver joint business plan targets and brand growth strategies on Amazon across EPC's portfolio of brands.
Forecast, track, and deliver consumption and sales growth targets for EPC and Amazon
Analyze AMZ market trends: Interpret data leveraging customer ratings and operating metrics to make informed business recommendations and adjust strategy as needed.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to manage the digital forecasting process. This process allows for optimal in‑stocks levels, aligned upon between EPC and AMZ.
Manage financials including trade rates, margin, markdowns, etc.
Use data and metrics around financial, brand, and shopper trends to maximize market share, sales, and profits
Collaborate with Customer Development, Customer Units and members of the Marketing team to provide concise and actionable market insights internally and to AMZ.
Work with internal partners to implement methods that assist AMZ in effectively and creatively winning with consumers, shoppers, end‑users, and purchasers through various online tactics
Negotiate and manage trade funds to create customer and company value by consistently measuring and enforcing trade terms and identifying opportunities for improvement
Team leadership
Lead a US‑based sales team (4) with a clear, strategic vision setting that optimizes resource allocation, builds sustainable growth trajectories, and leverages data to drive solutions
Fosters a culture that emphasizes both high performance and employee well‑being.
Sets team goals and metrics: Establishes clear goals and sales deliverables by teammates, using key performance indicators (KPI) reporting to drive operational excellence and accountability.
Coaches for success. Trains and coaches' teammates on sales techniques, negotiation skills, and internal processes to ensure they effectively manage opportunities.
Customer engagement and operations
Build and nurture customer relationships across multiple levels and job functions within Amazon.
Continuously monitors the digital shelf to maximize traffic, consumer engagement and conversion
Works closely with the EPC Marketing Organization and EPC/Amazon agencies to create and activate best‑in‑class content and programs that accelerate EPC and AMZ's joint growth agenda.
Co‑leads AVN negotiations with the VP, Channel Sales.
Work with the Marketing Organization including the Digital Content Manager and the Integrated Media Team to improve SEO traffic and conversion, optimize product detail pages, ensure syndication of ratings and reviews and optimize new product launches.
Desirable Education, Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or similar field and/or MBA preferred.
10 years of direct and hands‑on experience with Amazon channels (both Vendor and Seller Central)
5+ years of management experience, with proven ability to coach, lead, and upskill talent
Deep knowledge of Digital Commerce product flow and web store performance optimization
Experience developing and managing budgets
Ability to operate independently given direction, bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.
Ability to analyze and assess organizational needs and provide solutions accordingly.
Operations background, including Amazon demand planning, order management process, and strong knowledge of key Amazon supply chain KPIs.
Interpersonal savvy: an ability to effectively work with and collaborate with all levels of employees across multiple functions and geographies.
The salary range for this position is $216,000 - 324,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.
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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.
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$216k-324k yearly 1d ago
Global HR Director - Transformation & Talent Strategy
GXO Logistics, Inc.
Director of strategy job in Greenwich, CT
A leading supply chain solutions provider in Connecticut seeks a Senior Director for HR to oversee global HR for key corporate functions. The role requires a strong leader to drive people strategy and organizational transformation, supporting regional HR leaders. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, PHR or SPHR certification, and 7+ years of HR experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a flexible schedule.
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$139k-205k yearly est. 1d ago
Senior M&A Tax Director, SALT Strategy & Growth
BDO Capital Advisors, LLC
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
A leading financial advisory firm in the United States seeks a Tax Managing Director specializing in State and Local Taxation in Stamford, CT. This role involves providing tax advice, supervising teams, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates have extensive SALT experience and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary range is $157,500 - $420,000. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and ideally hold a CPA certification.
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$114k-167k yearly est. 3d ago
Director of External Strategies (USA)
Trexquant Investment 4.0
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
We are a global leader in quantitative statistical arbitrage, specializing in developing cutting-edge machine learning models and data-driven strategies to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. With offices in the U.S., China, and India, our innovative team of researchers, technologists, and finance professionals pushes the boundaries of quantitative finance.
We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Director of External Strategies (GAT) to join our team and lead efforts in sourcing, evaluating, and integrating signals from external individuals with promising quantitative investing strategies and alpha-generation ideas. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse set of external partners, including quantitative portfolio managers, individual researchers, and other market experts, to identify innovative strategies that align with our style and are additive to our investment objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop strategies to attract and identify high-quality external researchers and quantitative investors with novel alpha-generating strategies.
Collaborate with the Research Management Team to evaluate promising external strategies through quantitative analysis and back-testing models.
Negotiate terms of engagement with external managers, ensuring alignment with portfolio strategies and performance.
Maintain relationships with quantitative communities, researchers, hedge funds, and portfolio managers to discover promising and obtainable investment ideas.
Prepare detailed reports for senior management on external strategies and ensure evaluations align with governance and performance standards.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate external strategies into the firm's portfolio, staying informed on trends in quantitative finance and data science.
Requirements
Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
5+ years of experience in evaluating quantitative alpha ideas, managers and strategies for consideration of capital allocation.
Experience in sourcing and evaluating external investment ideas or collaborating with external partners in a similar capacity.
Proven experience in quantitative analysis, investment research, or portfolio management with a strong understanding of quantitative investing strategies.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for quantitative analysis and modeling.
Familiarity with data sources, tools, and platforms used for backtesting and performance evaluation of investment strategies.
Benefits
Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets.
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - making your commute smoother.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
$125k-174k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director, External Expert Strategy & Engagement
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. 4.9
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
The Director, External Expert Strategy & Engagement is a critical role responsible for defining, standardizing, and overseeing the company's global strategy for engaging a broad spectrum of external stakeholders. This includes Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs), Payers/Access Stakeholders, Academic/Integrated Health Systems, Patients/Caregivers, and Patient Advocacy Groups. The role is accountable for establishing the governance, process clarity, and technological infrastructure necessary to ensure coordinated, high-value, and non-transactional interactions across all functional areas, distinguishing tactics based on the asset lifecycle stage (Early vs. In-line). This position reports directly to the Executive Director of External Engagement and Field Excellence.
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**Key Responsibilities:**
**Strategic Governance and Accountability**
+ Establish clear accountability and process ownership for all external expert engagement activities, defining roles and responsibilities across the Medical Affairs (GMA) function to address the current pain point of limited clarity on accountabilities and responsibilities.
+ Develop and implement a standardized global strategy for external engagement that distinctly tailors objectives based on asset lifecycle (e.g., Early Asset engagement must focus on obtaining input from KOLs and Payers on trial design and clinical/economic value).
**System and Data Management**
+ Coordinate with stakeholder engagement liaisons (from GMA, Commercial, Clinical Development, Market Access, Patient Advocacy and Stakeholder Management, Corporate Communications, and Government Affairs) and IT to migrate multiple, overlapping stakeholder lists.
+ Drive process adherence for the consistent upkeep and governance of the centralized external stakeholder list, ensuring the database accurately tracks engagement across all categories of stakeholders (e.g., Patients/Caregivers, Academic Systems, Digital Opinion Leaders).
+ Champion the use of the centralized system to track all medical expert interactions, contact attempts, and strategic insights captured.
**Coordination and Best Practices**
+ Facilitate connections between the designated primary stakeholder lead contact and any internal team member seeking subsequent outreach to prevent multiple concurrent communications and requests.
+ Encourage and mandate best practices for GMA preparation before any stakeholder outreach, ensuring all engagement is high-quality and strategically aligned.
+ Partner with the Training team to develop standardized training and resources for internal teams on proper engagement protocols, compliance guidelines, and use of the centralized Veeva system, highlighting the specific goals for engaging each stakeholder group.
+ Collaborate with Global Training Lead to coordinate any needed training on external engagement processes and/or capabilities.
+ Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement.
**Qualifications:**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Advanced scientific or clinical degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent).
+ Minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 5 years in Global Medical Affairs, Strategic Operations, or an equivalent function focused on External Expert/KOL Engagement.
+ Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing global engagement processes across multiple therapeutic areas and across different asset lifecycle stages.
+ Demonstrated success in leading a complex cross-functional project (e.g., system migration, process standardization) involving IT and multiple business units.
**Skills and Competencies:**
+ Exceptional ability to drive process governance and change management across a global matrix organization.
+ Superior Stakeholder Management and influencing skills, capable of gaining consensus and driving compliance among diverse functional leaders (Commercial, Clinical, Global Medical Affairs).
+ Strong technological acumen with proven experience working with Veeva or similar management platforms for centralized data management.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the strategic value of coordinated external engagement to senior executive leadership.
+ Motivated and solution-oriented, with a clear focus on simplifying complex processes for end-users.
**Competencies**
**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
**Application Deadline** : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
**Company benefits:** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
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$183.3k yearly 38d ago
Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
Ensign-Bickford Industries 4.1
Director of strategy job in Simsbury, CT
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.
Job Description
Location: Simsbury, CT
Reports to: General Manager
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Experience Level: Director
Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Shape the Future
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), we've been innovating for nearly 200 years, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 3-5 years, we're investing in our people and culture to support this transformation.
We're seeking a dynamic Director of Strategy and M&A who will partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, shape our product portfolio, and lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact role, directly influencing the future of a rapidly growing $800M aerospace and defense business with significant acquisition capacity.
The Opportunity:
EBAD's business provides critical systems that are vital to our national defense and the exploration of space. With rapid growth and a long-term mindset, EBAD is creating this newly established role to strengthen its strategic capabilities and accelerate both organic and inorganic growth.
The Director of Strategy and M&A will serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership, driving disciplined strategy formulation and execution. This role leads the end-to-end M&A strategy, from identifying high-impact growth opportunities to structuring complex transactions and orchestrating seamless post-merger integration. Success in this position requires exceptional strategic ability, financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape the portfolio, build sustainable growth, and directly impact the trajectory of a rapidly growing company with strong investment capacity.
Core Competencies for Success:
Strategic Thinking: Able to synthesize complex inputs, market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities into clear strategies that align with long-term goals.
M&A Expertise: Proven success leading all phases of acquisitions including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, and post-close integration.
Financial Acumen: Strong ability to build and interpret financial models, conduct valuations, and assess investment opportunities with discipline and clarity.
Collaborative Influence: Builds trust across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment without direct authority.
Executive Presence & Communication: Confidently represents strategy and deal rationale to senior leaders, the board, and external partners.
Continuous Improvement Mindset (Kaizen): Brings structure, discipline, and a drive to improve strategic processes and decision-making frameworks.
Results Orientation: Operates with urgency, sets clear objectives, and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
The Candidate We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting.
Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiations, and post-close integration
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to develop actionable insights, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and guide investment decisions
Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities.
Highly collaborative, able to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and communication skills; credible with executive leadership, boards, and external partners.
Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices
A Defining Leadership Opportunity:
Legacy: Join a privately held, 188-year-old company that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting.
Impact: Shape enterprise-wide strategy and lead M&A execution that will directly determine the company's future growth and success.
Partnership: Work directly with the General Manager, Business Unit President, and senior leadership team in a highly visible and influential role.
Culture of Excellence: Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that values people, integrity, and mission-driven excellence, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a strategic M&A leader looking to make a meaningful impact, this is your moment to work with a legacy-rich aerospace and defense organization poised for its next chapter of growth and this role is at the center of it. As Director of Strategy and M&A, you'll shape the future of the business, lead transformative deals, and work directly with senior leadership to drive long-term value. If you're ready to elevate your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity and make your mark with us.
Compensation and Rewards
We recognize that world-class leaders deliver world-class impact, and we reward accordingly. This role offers a competitive executive package that includes:
Base Salary: $200k - $250k plus annual bonus
Executive Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
Additional Enhancements: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience
We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
$200k-250k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director of Content Strategy and Brand Voice
Wesleyan Local Food Co-Op
Director of strategy job in Middletown, CT
The Office of Communications shines a spotlight on the people and programs of Wesleyan University to enhance its reputation as a leader in liberal arts education. In so doing, it serves as a partner with units across campus, providing expertise in brand management, strategic communication, media relations, digital and social media strategy, website development, content training and strategy, print and online publications and videography and photography.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing, the Director of Content Strategy and Brand Voice is a creative storyteller and strategic thinker who is passionate about content and the role it can play in enhancing the reputation of the University.
This role will collaborate with a wide variety of key stakeholders across the University to develop content aligned with Wesleyan's mission and core messaging and will be responsible for delivering content that engages Wesleyan's audiences of prospective students/parents, on campus community, alumni, donors, etc.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing and colleagues to enhance recognition of the University's stature, the value of its activities, and its brand of liberal arts education.
Drive editorial strategy, content development, message map(s), and the editorial calendar for the University.
Maintain guidelines for the University that enable clear and consistent use of brand voice.
Lead a team of highly experienced content contributors and media and public relations professionals to ensure consistency across all channels-web, digital, media, and print and adherence to core messaging, brand voice, style, and tone guidelines.
Create, develop, write, edit, and review a wide variety of content types from across the University, including marketing copy, long-form articles, emails, web content, video scripts, speeches, reports, etc.
Collaborate cross functionally with University departments to ensure executional excellence and development of innovative content.
Collaborate with the department's creative and digital teams to ensure all multimedia and graphics align with the brand voice and messaging.
Provide strategic direction to the Managing Editor on all aspects of creating and producing
Wesleyan Magazine
in print and online.
Drive effective processes to foster internal collaboration and enhance efficiency.
Use data to create metrics and use that information to drive improvement.
Create, edit, and send mass emails to the campus, as needed.
Experiment with new forms of content, delivery, technology, process, etc. to position Wesleyan as a leader on the cutting edge of Communications.
Assist the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing with significant additional assignments, as appropriate and needed in response to changing demands.
This position is required to work on campus.
(Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field and at minimum seven years of progressively responsible editorial experience with a consistent increase in responsibility including leadership, management and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Innovative, strategic, editorial, writing, and storytelling experience across all channels- web, digital, media, print.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful brand voice strategies across multiple channels.
Sophisticated writing and editing.
Experience designing and developing strategic content in all forms including marketing copy, long form articles, emails, web content, video scripts, speeches, and reports.
Experience with content management and delivery while adhering to brand awareness.
Demonstrated experience effectively supervising creative staff, freelancers, and leading teams.
Prior experience managing an editorial calendar.
Experience managing a large and consistently shifting editorial workload.
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for managing relationships at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated creativity and effective communication skills.
Familiarity with AP and Chicago style conventions, excellent spelling, and grammar skill.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.
Strong project/time management and multitasking abilities.
Creative problem-solving ability and excellent analytical skills.
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight or more years of progressively responsible editorial experience with a consistent increase in responsibility including leadership, management and supervisory experience strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of magazine structure, production, and design.
As a part of your application please upload a cover letter, resume and provide 3-5 writing samples highlighting diversity in writing. For e.g. a news story, feature story and op-ed.
Compensation: $90,000-$108,000Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at *************************************************
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit **********************************************************************
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: ***********************************************************
$90k-108k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director, Research & Analytics
Walt Disney Co 4.6
Director of strategy job in Bristol, CT
The ESPN Research team utilizes all facets of media research and internal analytics solutions (Nielsen, com Score, Adobe Analytics, etc.) as well as primary and syndicated research sources to inform ESPN and the larger Walt Disney Company on sports content and product performance. The ESPN Research team is part of the larger ESPN Finance, Strategy and Research Group, a group of world-class professionals managing and analyzing all aspects of ESPN businesses and providing tactical insights that drive our businesses forward.
The Director, Research & Analytics will focus on supporting ESPN's industry leading Digital Products - The ESPN App, ESPN.com and ESPN Fantasy. They will direct reporting and analyses for a broad group of company stakeholders, define Key Performance Indicators, business metrics and provide insights on user behavior utilizing internal analytics and proprietary data sources. They will work closely with other Data and Analytics teams across the Walt Disney Company to utilize company data infrastructure and resources to align and scale support for ESPN's Digital experiences and businesses. This role will have two direct reports, a manager and analyst, and will oversee their daily workload. Secondarily, they will be involved in primary research efforts for understanding the "why" behind the ESPN Digital user's engagement with our products and services. This person should be naturally curious, thoughtful, creative and have a strong analytical background. The individual will have a passion for understanding sports fans and the digital media industry. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Digital Research & Analytics, will collaborate closely with others in the broader ESPN Research organization, with primary stakeholders in the ESPN Digital Experience & Engagement and Disney Entertainment & ESPN Sports Product teams.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead the reporting and communications of ESPN's Digital Product performance through standardized reporting
* Develop and lead ad-hoc analyses on user behavior for ESPN's Digital Products features and content engagement
* Translate findings and deliver clear actionable insights to senior management to grow engagement with ESPN's Digital Products
* Be actively aware of sports media and direct-to-consumer businesses to contextualize insights
* Manage day-to-day workload of direct reports
Required Qualifications:
* Minimum of 7 years of Digital research or Analytics experience within media, ecommerce, startup, agency, or research supplier.
* Digital analytics tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics and Conviva
* Strong written and communication skills.
* Understanding of the market positioning and strategies of ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.
* Collaborative nature and ability to work well in a team environment.
* Ability to produce original ideas when analyzing problems.
* Prior person management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of data visualization tools like Looker, MicroStrategy and Tableau
* Data Science code: SQL, Python and R
* Social Analytics tools such as Sprinklr, Shareablee, Tubular, etc.
* Experience reporting on and managing com Score and Nielsen's digital suite of products
* Online survey software like Qualtrics
Required Education:
* Undergraduate Degree
#ESPNMedia
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $145,800.00 to $195,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
$145.8k-195.5k yearly 30d ago
Director of Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth
The Innovative CPA Group
Director of strategy job in Shelton, CT
Job Description
Director of Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth
The Innovative CPA Group is one of the fastest growing firms in Connecticut, and we are seeking a Director of Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth in our Shelton, CT headquarters. This role is responsible for driving firmwide growth initiatives, expanding client relationships, and developing new lines of business for our CPA firm. This individual will work closely with one of the Founding Partners to execute the firm's strategic vision, strengthen market presence, and oversee initiatives that directly contribute to sustained revenue growth.
The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist with strong professional presence, exceptional communication skills, and proven experience generating new business in a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Leadership
Partner directly with the Founding Partner to define and execute long-term growth strategies aligned with the firm's mission and goals.
Identify emerging market opportunities within accounting, tax, advisory, and specialized service areas.
Support strategic planning, including annual growth targets, service expansion, and market positioning.
Represent the firm at external events, conferences, and networking functions to build brand recognition and generate new opportunities.
Business Development & Client Acquisition
Lead all business development efforts, including managing the full cycle of prospecting, pipeline development, presentations, proposals, and closing new engagements.
Cultivate relationships with prospective clients, referral partners, and centers of influence such as attorneys, bankers, and financial advisors.
Develop tailored strategies for high-value prospects in key industries.
Maintain CRM pipeline reporting and regularly brief the Founding Partner on opportunities and revenue projections.
Revenue Growth & Service Expansion
Create and implement revenue-building initiatives, including cross-selling existing services and identifying opportunities for new offerings.
Analyze client needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to help shape service expansion priorities.
Monitor and report on revenue performance, client conversion rates, and growth metrics.
Collaborate with service line leaders to ensure seamless onboarding and transition of new clients.
Marketing & Firm Visibility
Work closely with the Marketing team (or external vendors) to enhance brand presence, digital visibility, and campaign effectiveness.
Lead targeted marketing initiatives that support revenue goals, including events, thought leadership, and industry outreach.
Oversee the development of marketing collateral, presentations, and messaging that align with the firm's value proposition.
Internal Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with department heads to ensure the firm's service capabilities align with market demand.
Support training and coaching efforts to help team members develop business development skills.
Foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and relationship-building across the firm.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
7+ years of business development experience, ideally within a CPA firm or professional services environment.
Proven track record of generating revenue and building long-term client relationships.
Strong understanding of accounting, tax, and advisory services.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically.
CRM proficiency and data-driven approach to managing opportunities.
What You'll Love About Us:
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid health insurance for Employee, with dependent/spouse coverage at employee cost.
4 weeks of vacation.
Onsite gym membership (Shelton location).
Hybrid option for the right candidate
Great work environment.
$93k-164k yearly est. 5d ago
Director, Digital Analytics and Strategy
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Data Analytics
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
At Travelers, we're focused on expanding the application of data and analytics beyond managing risk, helping businesses increase their productivity and efficiency and enabling great experiences for our customers and agents. The Digital Analytics team aims to enable the business by building solutions that turn digital interactions into actionable insights through sophisticated analytics platforms, personalization capabilities, and privacy-compliant data collection strategies.
As the Director, Digital Analytics, you will lead the strategic direction of enterprise digital analytics capabilities, ensuring technical solutions align with long-term business partner roadmaps across Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, and other business units. You will build highly complex digital analytics stories and present to management to enable sound decision making around customer experience optimization, conversion improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
You will leverage your negotiation skills to come to optimal solutions with business partners that align digital analytics capabilities to measurable business value.
You will coordinate with internal and external partners, including software engineers, data engineers, and compliance teams, to avoid redundancies in delivery and ensure efficient execution of digital analytics initiatives.
This position may direct a team of digital analytics professionals.
What Will You Do?
* Accountable for the planning, objectives, and milestones for long-term digital analytics strategy, including dependency mapping across web development, data engineering, and business intelligence teams, business partnerships, and implementation timelines across supported portfolio(s).
* Drive adoption of digital analytics solutions among business partners, including Google Analytics 4 implementation, Tealium tag management optimization, audience segmentation through AudienceStream, real-time data streaming via EventStream, and website personalization initiatives.
* Focus on what digital analytics capabilities need to be delivered to achieve customer experience, conversion optimization, and personalization goals across business lines.
* Lead the intake of digital analytics business demand and assess value to ensure alignment to long-term digital transformation roadmaps.
* Work with business partners to design comprehensive digital analytics portfolio that addresses customer journey optimization, attribution modeling, and performance measurement objectives.
* Partner with leaders across Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, and other lines of business to assess and adopt new digital analytics and personalization capabilities.
* Oversee implementation and optimization of technology stack, including OneTrust cookie consent management, and ObservePoint data quality auditing.
* Work to ensure team structure and skills are sufficient to deliver and maintain digital analytics value over time, including expertise in client-side and server-side tag management, data layer implementation, and cross-platform measurement.
* Balance dependencies with software engineering teams for website tagging implementation and data engineering teams for digital data ingestion to ensure value delivery plans can be met.
* Ensure all digital analytics implementations comply with regulatory requirements including CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR, working closely with privacy and legal teams.
* Provide technical use cases for digital analytics tool assessment and vendor evaluation.
* Coach and aid in the skill development of the team, including team leaders, in advanced digital analytics methodologies and emerging privacy-first measurement approaches.
* Align digital analytics solution design to enterprise data management, security, and governance controls while maintaining measurement accuracy and customer privacy.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Strong technical understanding of digital analytics platforms (Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics), tag management systems (Tealium iQ, Google Tag Manager), customer data platforms (Tealium AudienceStream), and their integration with enterprise data ecosystems.
* Deep expertise in privacy-compliant data collection strategies and regulatory frameworks (CCPA, CPRA, GDPR).
* Hands-on experience with Google Analytics 4, Tealium iQ, and server-side data collection methodologies.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and translate complex digital analytics concepts into business value propositions.
* Ability to quickly gain an understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan digital analytics objectives to align with enterprise goals and customer experience initiatives.
* Experience with website personalization platforms, A/B testing tools, and conversion optimization methodologies (e.g., client-side tags, conversion APIs, etc.).
* Proven ability to set digital analytics and customer data strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
* Experience managing cross-functional relationships with software engineering, data engineering, and business intelligence teams.
* Leadership experience in managing technical teams and driving adoption of analytics capabilities across large organizations.
* Demonstrated experience implementing privacy-compliant digital analytics solutions in regulated industries.
* Proven track record of leading digital analytics teams and driving enterprise-wide adoption of measurement capabilities.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's degree or five years equivalent experience with business intelligence tools, techniques, manipulation, or related.
What Is in It for You?
* Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
$132.8k-219.1k yearly 17d ago
Director of Digital Strategy - Arch Promo Group
Gemini Industries 3.6
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
Job Description
The Director of Digital Strategy leads and executes marketing initiatives that support revenue growth across Arch Promo Group and its portfolio of brands. This role partners closely with sales leadership and brand stakeholders to translate business goals into practical, measurable marketing programs.
This position is both strategic and hands-on, owning day-to-day execution while helping build structure, consistency, and momentum in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. Success in this role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to turn ideas into action.
Location:This role may be based in St. Louis, MO or at other Arch Promo Group locations, including Roxana, IL; Lake Barrington, IL; Stamford, CT; Valley Cottage, NY; Fitchburg, MA; Baltimore, MD; or Stuttgart, AR. Hybrid flexibility may vary by location.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Lead digital marketing execution in support of sales goals, trade shows, and key selling periods
· Serve as the primary marketing point of contact between corporate leadership and brand general managers
· Support inside and outside sales teams with campaigns, tools, and content that drive engagement and opportunity creation
· Manage brand presence and visibility across industry platforms including ESP, SAGE, and Distributor Central
· Oversee website content, landing pages, and digital touchpoints to improve awareness and lead flow
· Build and maintain a realistic social media and digital content calendar across brands
· Create or coordinate content that highlights products, people, culture, and brand value
· Recommend and manage digital campaigns that are practical, measurable, and sales-focused
· Develop and manage the marketing budget with a focus on ROI and business impact
· Track performance, report insights, and continuously optimize marketing efforts
· Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and leadership to ensure alignment and execution
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Strong understanding of digital marketing strategy and execution in a B2B environment
· Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
· Ability to operate across multiple brands and stakeholder groups
· Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable building structure in a fast-moving environment
· Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
· Data-driven approach with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
· Creative, flexible, and resourceful in problem-solving and execution
Education and Experience:
A combination of education, training, and experience that supports the ability to execute effectively and enable sales and brand partners to succeed. A typical path includes:
· Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
· Five or more years of marketing experience, preferably in promotional products or a related B2B industry
· Experience with CRM or marketing automation tools; HubSpot experience preferred
About Arch Promo Group
Arch Promo Group is a fast-paced, growth-driven promotional products organization bringing together several strong brands under one umbrella. We operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, moving quickly, testing ideas, and building structure as we scale.
We value collaboration, accountability, and people who take ownership. This is not a highly scripted environment. It is an opportunity to build, influence, and execute while working closely with sales and leadership to drive growth.
$123k-159k yearly est. 27d ago
Director of Athletics Revenue Strategy
Uconn Careers
Director of strategy job in Storrs, CT
The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director of Athletics Revenue Strategy. This position will provide support to the external team by spearheading all data-driven initiatives to support the overall decision-making process. This role will collect, analyze and interpret data to provide forecasting and decision-making for the department. This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze the behaviors of season ticket holders and donors to inform sales strategies, including adoption rates, renewal rates, and donation trends.
Study sales trends to guide the build-out of season ticket prices, single game prices, and other various packages
Assist in the review of secondary market trends
Conduct a regular price-level analysis of all venues to inform appropriate price adjustments
Dynamic pricing opportunities
Forecast short-term and long-term revenue projections, including, but not limited to, ticket sales, seat donation revenue, and other philanthropic fundraising models.
Drive Ancillary Revenue strategies and coordinate the overall execution of strategies.
Develop a strategy centered on Artificial Intelligence that focuses on enhancing revenue strategy efficiencies.
Continuously track year-to-date sales progress to inform midyear progress towards budget and sales goals.
Review and understand the department finances and overall budget.
Analyze department financial data to identify opportunities for spending adjustments and efficiencies.
Analyze budgeting trends to create long-term budget projects.
Review and analyze athletics scholarships, including producing reports that show scholarship costs with the consideration of other sources of aid, etc.
Review management of internal inventory holds as event dates approach.
Comprehensively analyze complementary tickets in an effort to cut opportunity costs at all events.
Research the sales strategies of peers to provide best practices to our external team.
Establish revenue cohorts where applicable to effectively track on sport specific revenue generation at a granular level.
Analyze advertising ROI where applicable to better align resources.
Participate in timelining exercises based on strategic data to best align timelines with maximizing revenue opportunity.
Analyze historical data to inform and project demand related to special athletic events such as postseason and neutral site contests.
Assist where appropriate in data-centric inventory management for such events.
Analyze geographic donor and ticket-related data to best determine the opportunity for revenue growth.
Analyze resale data to evaluate opportunities to harness the overall market.
Utilize buyer data as sales/fundraising leads.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
Five years of related full-time experience in collegiate athletics, with at least two years of being a key contributor of revenue strategy/external strategy efforts.
Demonstrated ability to manage donor relations, ticketing operations, and financial forecasting.
Manage forecasting, projections and initiatives to grow athletic revenues.
Demonstrated experience with donor management and ticketing systems such as Paciolan.
Experience collaborating across athletic, foundation, and business units.
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with donors, alumni, and internal stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in business administration, sports management, or a related field.
More than five years of full‑time experience in collegiate athletics with demonstrated career progression.
Exposure to revenue forecasting and creation of new ancillary revenue streams.
Ability to support strategic initiatives that align with athletic department revenue goals.
Experience developing operational efficiencies within athletics fundraising and ticketing infrastructure.
Experience in a fundraising office.
Previous experience involved in overall athletic department revenue strategies.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent position. Relocation assistance is not available. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/. Other rights, terms and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #499418 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 29, 2026.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
$127k-172k yearly est. 5d ago
Director, Channel Marketing
Grayscale Investments
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
Grayscale is the largest digital asset-focused investment platform in the world by AUM and offers the broadest selection of digital asset investment products in the U.S. based on number of products.
Our platform spans the full spectrum of institutional-grade solutions-from single-asset exposures to diversified and thematic strategies-with a goal of providing every investor with access to the hyper-expanding digital asset universe. Our firm offers a rare combination of decades of traditional finance work experience and digital asset leadership that brings an institutional mindset to the maturing digital asset industry. This convergence of capabilities positions us to deliver investment solutions and client experiences that are both institutionally robust and technologically advanced, which we believe offers a competitive edge that is difficult to replicate.
We're proud of our deep crypto expertise and work closely with individual and institutional investors as they explore this asset class as part of their portfolio allocation.
Position Summary:
Grayscale is seeking a seasoned and strategicDirector, Channel Marketing to lead our efforts across financial intermediary and institutional distribution channels. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this individual will develop and execute high-impact marketing programs that drive engagement, build brand equity, and accelerate asset growth through advisor and platform relationships. The ideal candidate combines a deep knowledge of investment distribution with modern marketing instincts and a bias for results. This is a high-visibility leadership role with the opportunity to shape how Grayscale reaches and influences the professional investor community.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute integrated channel marketing campaigns (digital, events, content, PR, paid media) tailored for advisor and institutional audiences.
Translate product and investment strategy into compelling campaign narratives and positioning, ensuring consistency across collateral (pitchbooks, email, web, webinars).
Leverage business intelligence and analytics to identify opportunity areas, segment messaging, measure performance, and optimize ROI.
Partner cross-functionally with product, sales, investments, digital, and creative teams to ensure message consistency, sales alignment, and seamless execution across all campaigns.
Develop advisor-ready materials, presentations, and sales enablement tools that help drive platform adoption and field engagement.
Own the channel marketing budget; plan allocation, track spend and assess channel effectiveness.
Manage agency and vendor partners for campaign execution, ensuring quality, timeliness, and brand compliance.
Prior Experience/Requirements:
7-12 years of experience in financial services channel marketing, ideally supporting intermediary distribution, such as ETFs, asset management, or wealth platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Finance, Communication or equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of financial advisor and institutional distribution channels.
Strong analytical aptitude (Excel, BI, CRM/salesforce) for segmentation and ROI measurement.
Excellent communicator, adept at crafting narratives, presentations, and campaign assets.
Project leadership, proven success managing integrated campaigns and external agencies.
Demonstrated interest in crypto, digital assets, or disruptive, high-growth industries.
Passion for shaping narratives in evolving markets.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$120k-172k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Sales - Business Development Director - Stamford, CT
Bi Worldwide 4.6
Director of strategy job in Stamford, CT
Do you live in Stamford, Connecticut or Westchester County? Are you competitive, confident in your ability to sell, assertive, and dependable? Are you curious, have strong business acumen and have a passion for understanding how businesses work? Can you provoke constructive conversation with your customers? Do you work well in a dynamic team environment?
We are BI WORLDWIDE . Inspiring people. Delivering results.
We're the global leader in solutions that drive measurable results for our clients around the world by inspiring the people who impact their success. We help translate their strategic imperatives into actionable solutions that utilize the principles of behavioral economics to engage, motivate and inspire their employees, sales force, channel partners, and customers delivering measurable results on a local, national, and global level.
We are seeking candidates located in the Stamford, Connecticut or Westchester County area to join our regional sales team.
The Business Development Director is an individual contributor and is responsible for identifying potential business opportunities, developing relationships and understanding the customer's critical business strategies within accounts in southern Connecticut, and the New York City market then working with a team of subject matter experts to create and execute a solution to help achieve the customer's business objectives.
Qualifications:
* Must be currently located in southern Connecticut or the Westchester County, area.
* Minimum seven years of direct B2B sales experience calling on Fortune 1000 companies
* Clear history of new business development selling marketing solutions, or professional business services
* Demonstrable sales success through prospecting and growing revenue in large accounts
* Large volume sales experience ($250k plus per sale)
* Experience with broad range of sales cycles (three to six to twelve months)
* History of career stability with a maximum of three employers in the last ten years
* Compensation derived through highly leveraged commissions and bonuses
* Four year college degree is preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products is required; Proficiency with web, SaaS, and mobile applications a plus
Compensation Opportunity:
Compensation is not capped and is based on your performance. We offer a base salary of $140,000, plus a commission tied to your revenue productivity, as well as a fiscal year-end bonus calculated based on your revenue productivity and the profitability of that revenue. For your first two years, we also offer an opportunity to earn bonuses for achieving key performance indicators tied to sales activities.
Additional Benefits:
Business Development Directors are automatically eligible for a full suite of performance management reward programs, including an annual President's Club travel award. Other benefits include car allowance, company laptop, mobile device reimbursement and full expense account for client entertainment.
Full List of Benefits:
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$140k yearly 22h ago
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Connecticut College 4.3
Director of strategy job in New London, CT
Position Title Vice President for Marketing and Communications Department Marketing Communications -Group Pay Type Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Number of weeks 52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52 Benefits Eligible Full Benefits Geographical National Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement Yes Work Schedule
Job Description
General Scope of Duties
Connecticut College invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Marketing and Communications (VPMC). This is a dynamic opportunity to lead a talented team and transform the College's marketing and communications enterprise. This is an exciting moment for Conn: the institution is ready to refresh its brand, embrace digital innovation, and amplify the distinctive strengths that make it a top liberal arts college. The next VPMC will bring creativity, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership to elevate Conn's visibility and impact in a rapidly changing communications landscape.
Reporting to President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., the Vice President for Marketing and Communications is the chief communications and brand officer of Connecticut College, responsible for shaping and advancing the College's reputation and visibility on a national and global scale. The VPMC provides strategic leadership and drives strategic alignment for all aspects of marketing and communications, including brand, advertising, earned media, social media, creative services, web presence, and executive communications. This role is central to articulating the College's excellence, innovation, and commitment to equity through compelling narratives and integrated content strategies aligned with institutional goals that engage diverse audiences and have an impact.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President for Marketing and Communications provides both strategic and operational leadership to ensure that marketing and communications align with Connecticut College's mission, strategic goals, and fiscal sustainability. In this highly visible role, the VPMC works closely with the President, senior leaders, the Board of Trustees, and campus partners to advance institutional priorities and actively engage in the life of the College.
A trusted and innovative leader, the VPMC builds strong relationships across campus, fosters collaboration within the division, and unites teams around the College's strategic messaging pillars, reflecting its mission, values, and academic excellence. This individual oversees brand strategy, digital outreach, media relations, creative services, and institutional messaging to ensure that Connecticut College's story and distinctive strengths are communicated clearly and consistently to prospective students, families, alumni, and the broader community.
The VPMC also staffs the Board of Trustees' Marketing and Communications Committee and provides counsel on institutional messaging, reputation management, and issues communications. As the Chief College Relations Officer, the VPMC oversees emergency operations communications and serves as the primary spokesperson in times of crisis, ensuring 24/7 readiness. The VPMC will regularly draft and advise on presidential speeches, correspondence, and high-stakes communications, as well as participating in major College events such as convocation, commencement, and reunion.
Leading a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy across digital, print, web, and media platforms, the VPMC shapes a unified brand identity through compelling storytelling that reflects academic excellence, student success, and community. This leader drives digital-first strategies-including paid and organic social, search, and display advertising-while managing large-scale website projects that enhance design, content, and user experience. They strengthen media relationships, elevate thought leadership, and ensure brand consistency across campus touchpoints, including athletics communications and signage.
Education and Skills
The success of Connecticut College depends on strong leadership and a bold vision for the future. The Vice President for Marketing and Communications will bring the expertise and strategic insight needed to modernize a historically communications-focused department, elevate the College's brand, and implement innovative, data-driven marketing strategies. A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. The VPMC will have at least 10 years of experience in marketing and communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven Marketing Leadership: The next Vice President for Marketing and Communications will be an accomplished leader with a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and at least ten years of experience in marketing and communications. This individual will demonstrate a strong record of creating and implementing results-oriented marketing, communications, and business plans, with a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, including enrollment trends, branding and digital engagement, reputational enhancement, and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic and Creative Expertise: The successful candidate will possess impeccable oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to evaluate a wide range of creative work, including text, graphic design, and video production. They will bring proven success in finding and telling compelling stories that articulate the College's distinctiveness to diverse audiences, while also demonstrating strength in analytical forecasting, tracking, and reporting of marketing data to inform planning and measure success.
Digital and Technology-Driven Vision: The next Vice President will bring a technology-driven vision and a proven ability to implement strategies that boost engagement and visibility. Expertise in digital marketing and advertising-across paid and organic social, search, and display-is essential, along with a record of driving enrollment and fundraising success. This leader will have experience managing large-scale website redesigns, including design, content migration, technology integration, and user experience optimization. Advanced analytical skills are critical: the ability to set KPIs, build dashboards, interpret data, and adjust strategies based on insights. Familiarity with AI-driven marketing tools to reach high school students and emerging Gen Z and Alpha audiences will position the VPMC to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership: The Vice President for Marketing and Communications will be a collaborative and inclusive leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead with empathy. This individual will inspire confidence by communicating a clear, collective vision, empowering others, and delegating effectively. Success will be defined by the ability to mentor talent, foster collaboration, and build strong, high-performing teams that thrive in a culture of trust and shared purpose. As a highly collegial partner, the VPMC will work seamlessly with senior leadership to advance institutional priorities while remaining deeply student-centered. A positive outlook, sense of humor, and genuine enthusiasm for the College community will be essential qualities of this leader's approach.
Commitment to Core Values: The ideal candidate will embrace Connecticut College's core values of academic excellence, a commitment to justice and fairness, shared governance, and environmental stewardship. They will exhibit sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and trust in all interactions, and maintain the ability to engage a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Operational Excellence: Outstanding organizational skills, the ability to set priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines are essential. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to travel as needed to fulfill the role's obligations.
Physical Demands Driving Required Yes Salary Range Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity. Note
Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity.
Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 01/07/2026 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled No