Agency Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Ripon, WI
Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Agency Consultant will lead and consult with new agents to help them develop strong, successful agencies, increase revenue, and contribute to long-term, profitable company growth. This field leader position will require extensive travel, 80% of the time.
This position reports to the Agency Consultant Executive.
Job Responsibilities:
Articulate the HM story and value proposition.
Build and maintain the agent/agency relationship with the Company.
Consult with agents to help them identify issues and opportunities and recommend possible actions that may be taken to correct problems and improve agency operations and sales production.
Help agencies understand and implement processes that may improve agency operations and enhance economic interest at the time of agency sale or appointment termination.
Connect Horace Mann capabilities with local market and/or agent opportunities.
Coach and assist agents with agency business planning to achieve targeted agency results.
Lead agent growth through school access programs, association relationships, and marketing strategies.
Utilize available technology, tools, and resources to analyze agent business results and improve agency operations, growth, and profitability.
Leverage available growth programs with agents in marketplace.
Joint work with new agents to show how to execute in-school activities, sales presentations, etc.
End agent engagements for underperforming agents
Coordinate with recruiting function on agent pipeline
Thorough knowledge and understanding of repeatable sales processes, business planning, and installation of new agents.
Travel >80%
Education & Experience:
Business degree or equivalent experience
3+ years in successful field or agency experience
Licenses: P&C, L&H; no securities training will be performed.
Strong business knowledge with ability to develop effective internal relationships across business functions
Pay Range:
Base Salary: $89,000 - $114,000
Target Incentive: $60,000 (0-200%); subject to annual review
Note: Salary is commensurate with experience, location, and other relevant factors
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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we've broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we're publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We're motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children's future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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All applicants should review our Horace Mann Privacy Policy
S/4HANA Plan to Produce (P2X) Solution Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Wixom, MI
About Us:
How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What's the role?
The S/4 Plan to Produce (P2X) Solution Consultant is a key internal role within the Corporate IT function at ZEISS, focused on designing and implementing SAP S/4HANA solutions in the production planning and manufacturing (Plan to Produce) domain across multiple roll-in projects.
This position is responsible for both functional and technical solution design, ensuring effective integration within the supply chain environment, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) modules.
Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:
Contribute to ZEISS's global transformation from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA through a greenfield implementation approach.
Serve as an expert and subproject leader within larger IT initiatives, focusing on Plan to Produce (P2X) processes.
Act as the link between IT and business functions, supporting SAP key users across departments and coordinating with external IT partners as needed.
Provide 2nd and 3rd level support, identifying and implementing effective workarounds and long-term solutions to recurring system issues.
Perform root cause analyses, develop, test, and deploy bug fixes and enhancements.
Maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution details, training materials, and user instructions.
Do You Qualify?
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Solution Consultant or Architect in SAP transformation projects, ideally within the Plan to Produce (P2X) domain.
Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA technologies, including cloud integration and third-party system connectivity.
Solid understanding of global template processes within the P2X and related domains.
Deep process knowledge in SAP PP and QM, with hands-on customizing experience in SAP PP and preferably SAP QM.
Relevant SAP certifications or equivalent professional qualifications.
Ability to read and evaluate ABAP source code; ABAP development skills (for bug fixes and small enhancements) are a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex system and business scenarios.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging across technical and business teams.
Nice to Haves
Additional certifications in project management or related areas.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.
Expertise in cloud solutions and SAP S/4HANA integrations.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Working Conditions & Travel
Travel required within the Americas, particularly during go-live and post-go-live phases.
Occasional business trips to Germany may also be required.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position based on location:
NY/Metro: 130,000 - 150,000
Central/Midwest Regions: 105,000 - 125,000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Maria Khalil
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
Business Central Strategy Advisor & Product Architect
Strategy consultant job in Grand Rapids, MI
Cavallo is seeking a highly skilled Business Central Strategy Advisor & Product Architect to serve as our internal authority on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, workflow automation, and distribution operations.
This role is central to Cavallo's transformation, guiding customers from SalesPad/GP to Business Central using our flagship products, Mission Control, Profit Scan, and the Profit Max Platform (PMP). This individual will define how Cavallo builds BC-aligned products, shape our workflow and data architecture, and ensure our solutions reinforce best practices across the BC ecosystem. This critical, cross-functional position supports Product, Engineering, Services, Sales, and Partners, providing the deep expertise needed to shape world-class, ERP-integrated experiences for distributors.
The ideal candidate brings deep functional and technical experience in Business Central, distribution workflows, Power Automate, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem, combined with the ability to translate that expertise into product direction, technical recommendations, and data modeling decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Platform Strategy
Act as Cavallo's internal authority on Business Central capabilities, constraints, extension patterns, and data structures.
Shape Mission Control's workflow model, defining how Cavallo solves BC gaps in areas like jobs, warehouse, reservations, automation, and approvals.
Influence Profit Scan's BC integration by helping align costing, posting groups, and item valuations with our margin analytics engine.
Advise Product Leadership on BC trends, competitive offerings, partner practices, and distribution use cases.
Integration, Workflow & Automation Expertise
Guide integration patterns for BC, including APIs, OData, events, data mappings, and Power Automate connectivity.
Define workflow triggers, automation entry points, approval patterns, and orchestration logic across Mission Control, Business Central, and other systems.
Ensure Cavallo's system designs align with BC's standards for customizations, extensions, and dataflows.
GP → BC Migration Leadership
Strengthen Cavallo's migration framework by defining GP-to-BC workflow transitions and identifying where Mission Control replaces legacy GP functionality.
Improve migration playbooks, partner readiness, and delivery templates to ensure consistent, repeatable BC implementations.
Cross-Functional Enablement
Serve as the primary resource for internal teams needing expert guidance on BC functionality, workflow design, automation opportunities, and ERP constraints.
Support Sales and Marketing by educating them on BC workflows and how Cavallo's products improve the ERP experience and remove costly custom development.
Partner with UX and Engineering on best practices for designing complex, multi-step BC-driven workflows with strong logic and intuitive structures.
Customer & Partner Engagement
Engage directly with distributors, partners, and BC consultants to gather insights on real-world workflows and validate architectural decisions.
Advise on how Cavallo's products can fill gaps, replace custom development, and reduce implementation risk across BC environments.
Participate in customer discovery, workflow mapping sessions, and complex implementations as the BC subject matter expert.
Data Modeling & Cross-ERP Structure
Contribute to the Profit Max Platform's (PMP) multi-ERP data model by defining BC mappings that align across other ERPs (Acumatica, NetSuite, GP, etc.).
Ensure BC-specific workflows, data structures, and automation logic integrate cleanly with Cavallo's margin and operational intelligence frameworks.
Requirements
Experience & Skills
Deep functional and technical expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Extensive practical experience with distribution, wholesale, or manufacturing workflows.
Strong understanding of BC extension models, data structures, posting behaviors, and workflow limitations.
Hands-on familiarity with Power Automate or similar workflow automation tools.
Strong ability to translate complex ERP workflows into intuitive product experiences and clear technical recommendations.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate non-experts on ERP concepts clearly and confidently.
Nice to Have
Experience with multiple mid-market ERPs (GP, NetSuite, Acumatica, SX.e, CSD, or similar).
Functional or technical BC certifications.
Experience supporting software implementations or designing workflow-driven solutions.
Background working with data models, integration patterns, or multi-system automation.
What Success Looks Like
Mission Control workflows clearly extend BC's capabilities and eliminate the need for most custom development.
GP → BC migrations accelerate due to strong playbooks, fewer workflow gaps, and reduced implementation variance.
Profit Scan surfaces accurate, trusted margin intelligence through correct BC data mapping and costing interpretation.
The product roadmap is better aligned with real BC workflows, partner processes, and distributor needs.
Customers and partners view Cavallo as the go-to expert for distributor workflows inside Business Central.
Why Join Us?
Become the cornerstone expert guiding Cavallo's BC-aligned product strategy.
Influence high-impact decisions across product, engineering, services, and customer success.
Work at the intersection of ERP systems, distribution, workflow design, automation, and multi-ERP architecture.
About Cavallo
Cavallo is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge profit technologies for product-centric brands and wholesale distributors. . We're seeking the self-motivated, the hard-working, the problem solvers, and the dedicated to join our team of experts. We're focused on helping businesses grow, expand, or reshape how they do things by approaching each and every problem with energy, creativity, and confidence. Ingenuity, adaptation, and evolution are at the core for us at Cavallo.
Our Grand Rapids-based headquarters is focused on helping change the way organizations do business through our software products, customizations, expertise, and support. Our enterprise software solutions work with leading business applications, including multiple leading ERP platforms, and integrate with a wide range of apps and other technologies. Cavallo has been in the business of helping manufacturing and distribution companies increase productivity and efficiency since 2003. We got our start when a small business owner tasked a software developer with transforming a pile of clipboards and legal pads into a streamlined, efficient inventory management system. We have been sharing ideas and innovating ever since.
Join Cavallo and help shape the next generation of data-driven enterprise solutions. If you are a visionary leader passionate about innovation, execution, and scaling world-class products, we'd love to hear from you!
Reimbursement Consultant (Managed Care)
Strategy consultant job in Troy, MI
Under minimal supervision of the Manager, independently leads financial and data analysis to evaluate rate proposals, contract terms, and health plan reimbursement. This position will proactively identify rates, methodologies, and processes that need improvement and will develop and implement solutions to optimize reimbursement.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Managed Care Contracting, Reimbursement, or related field.
Master's Degree preferred.
Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in healthcare finance, managed care contracting, or reimbursement in a professional capacity including experience with various reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, per diems, fee schedules, case rates, etc.).
Report writing capabilities or ability / willingness to learn.
Strong Analytical and Critically Thinking skills (via curiosity, creativity, skepticism, and adept in use of logic) relative to accomplishing business objective and problem solving.
Detail oriented.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (queries, reports, pivots, What If scenarios and database mgmt. a plus).
Proficient in Data extraction & reporting tools (EPSi, SQL, Clarity, etc.).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong Understanding of Managed Care Reimbursement methodologies, coding, and terminology.
Director of Brand & GTM Strategy
Strategy consultant job in Auburn Hills, MI
Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats-designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what's possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we're imagining that future today.
We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.
Whisker Marketing: We are building the world's first great cat brand. Not simply a marketing function, but an engine of cultural change. Our work elevates cats and cat parents, rewrites the norms of pet culture, and expands the future of the category we created. We do this by operating full-stack-from deep consumer insight to breakthrough brand expression to world-class growth execution. And we're just getting started.
What You'll Do:
The Director of Brand & GTM Strategy is the operational heartbeat of Whisker's marketing engine-driving go-to-market excellence across every product, channel, and region. This role connects brand strategy to market execution, ensuring every campaign lands with precision, efficiency, and measurable impact. You'll own the integrated marketing calendar, coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives, and ensure each launch delivers business results while advancing the Whisker brand. Equal parts strategist, operator, and integrator, you bring order to creativity and momentum to the marketplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads go-to-market strategy and execution across product launches, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives
Translates brand and business priorities into integrated, data-informed marketing plans that drive measurable outcomes
Manages the annual marketing calendar and ensures alignment across Creative, Performance, PR, Retail, and International teams
Partners with Insights to identify opportunities, set KPIs, and evaluate brand performance post-launch
Builds and optimizes systems for cross-functional collaboration and campaign tracking
Manages agency partners and internal resources to ensure timely, high-quality delivery
Oversees creative brief development and ensures messaging consistency across all touchpoints
Connects marketing investment to impact-reporting on brand performance metrics and ROI
Partners with the eCommerce and Product Marketing teams to align storytelling with conversion strategy
Continuously improves GTM frameworks for speed, clarity, and repeatability
Leads a team of Brand Managers, GTM, MarOps and producers to deliver best-in-class execution across all channels
Drives accountability and performance through clear goal-setting and measurement
Builds strong cross-functional relationships with Product, Creative, Insights, and Performance leaders
Fosters a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continual learning
Will perform additional duties as required
Leadership Responsibilities:
Directly supervises department Teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following Whisker policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing team issues, and upholding safety and quality guidelines.
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
BA in Marketing, Statistics, or Communications and / or equivalent years of experience
10+ years of experience in brand, integrated, or product marketing with 4+ years in leadership
Deep experience managing go-to-market processes and complex cross-functional campaigns
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect creative storytelling to measurable growth
Proficiency in marketing analytics, planning, and performance reporting
Exceptional organizational and communication skills; adept at managing multiple concurrent priorities
Experience in DTC, CPG, or tech-driven consumer brands
Must have a cat-your ability to understand our cats and cat parent users is critical to success
Demonstrated success in building scalable systems and marketing operations frameworks.
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
Experience in global or multi-market brand management
Familiarity with subscription, connected device, or eCommerce ecosystems
Passion for building brands that combine design, technology, and lifestyle-and maybe a cat (or two) of your own
Benefits & Purrks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
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Director of Media Strategy and Planning (Digital Activation)
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
As the Director of Media Strategy and Planning (Digital Activation), you will lead the development, execution, and optimization of integrated media strategies that drive both brand and business outcomes. This role oversees paid digital media strategy and activation across brand and mid-funnel campaigns, while ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and operational excellence across all channels. You'll manage a team of media professionals, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and build strong partnerships with leading digital platforms.
About the role
* Serve as a subject matter expert on integrated and digital media, staying ahead of emerging advertising trends to keep the company innovative and competitive.
* Develop, innovate, and execute integrated media strategies that align with business goals and campaign objectives.
* Lead media planning and investment processes, including annual, quarterly, and campaign-level planning.
* Oversee digital media activation, including biddable social and programmatic channels, ensuring performance aligns with brand and mid-funnel strategies.
* Design and execute governance frameworks to mitigate media risks, protect brand reputation, and ensure standards across all buys.
* Partner with cross-functional teams (brand, performance, creative, analytics, insights, finance, social, and ad ops) to ensure alignment, integration, and timely campaign execution.
* Manage agency relationships and strategic media partnerships (Google, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.), including performance reviews, spend goals, testing agendas, and content innovation.
* Develop a media learning agenda, collaborating with agencies and analytics teams to run tests, gather insights, and inform future campaigns.
* Leverage data, research, and audience insights to guide targeting strategies, media mix decisions, and campaign optimization.
* Collaborate with creative teams to ensure best-in-class digital creative execution that drives performance.
* Partner with social media teams to amplify organic content through paid, set KPIs, and measure performance.
* Lead campaign measurement and reporting efforts, working with analytics teams to assess brand and mid-funnel performance and make data-driven decisions.
* Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
* Drive operational excellence by ensuring clear workflows, process optimization, and adherence to governance standards.
About you
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.
* 10+ years of experience in media planning, digital strategy, or marketing-related roles.
* 3+ years in a leadership role with experience managing teams and agencies.
* Strong understanding of integrated media environments across digital and traditional channels.
* Expertise in digital platforms, tools, and technologies (e.g., Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads, TikTok, Snap, programmatic DSPs).
* Proven ability to develop and execute media strategies that drive both brand and business results.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with media governance frameworks, budget management, and vendor oversight.
* Background managing both brand awareness and performance-driven campaigns across the full funnel.
* Prior experience mentoring junior team members and fostering career growth.
What you'll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at **************************.
Easy ApplyDirector, Value and Access Strategy - CNS
Strategy consultant job in Lansing, MI
The Director, Value & Access Strategy leads the strategy and tactical development supporting our market access customers. This encompasses corporate approach recommendations for existing and emerging channels, bridging pipeline market access strategies to inline, Therapeutic Area initiatives and is accountable for all brand payer related initiatives for the portfolio working closely with the brand teams.
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+ Develop and lead a cross-portfolio approach to market access customers
+ Develop an CNS wide portfolio value proposition for market access customers
+ Lead the team to develop and implement payer pull-through material
+ Lead the team to develop and refine the payer value proposition for inline brands
+ Collaborate with Commercial team to ensure payer value drivers are incorporated into all payer marketing initiatives
+ Continually evaluate Market Access strategies for pipeline products by partnering with Medical Affairs, Value and Evidence and the Market Access team while effectively bridging them to inline marketing support
+ Direct Brand specific Payer/Advocacy Market research activities with CSI colleagues
+ Manage Payer Marketing budget resources
+ Lead market access channel assessments and build recommendations on the best way to approach our existing channels
+ Lead the assessment and development of new channel enhancement
+ Manage key Agencies of Record to deliver tools and tactics
+ Engage, inform and influence key stakeholders
+ Collaborate closely with brand marketing teams
+ Engage with Regional Senior Business Directors as the business dictates
+ Contributes to the development of direct report
+ Travel expected up to 20%
**Qualifications**
Required:
+ Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited four-year college or university (or the equivalent if education obtained outside of the United States)
+ 10+ years pharmaceutical experience in sales or marketing with at least 6+ years of market access responsibilities and successful track record
+ Solid track record of driving market access initiatives within an organization
+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix team environment
+ Excellent planning and strategy development while executing against tight timelines
+ High emotional intelligence in managing multiple business initiatives and cross-functional relationships
+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Strong organizational and project management skills
Preferred:
+ MBA or master's degree preferred
+ Knowledge of payer and access stakeholder needs in the US preferred
**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.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* .
**Disclaimer:**
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com) .
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Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.
Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.
To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* .
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Director, Research + Brand Strategy
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
Hart seeks a Strategy Director to lead the development and execution of brand, messaging, and integrated marketing strategies across multiple client accounts. This role blends research, cultural insights, and market analysis to provide actionable recommendations that inform strategy, including brand positioning, messaging platforms, and creative inspiration, collaborating closely with department strategists, account and creative leads, and cross-functional teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support qualitative, quantitative, and cultural research initiatives, translating insights into brand strategy, messaging frameworks, and creative recommendations.
· Assist in preparing foresight decks, insight reports, and story-driven strategic recommendations that align business objectives with creative execution.
· Collaborate with Creative, Media, PR, and Account teams to ensure strategy contributions are embedded in campaign development, messaging platforms, and omnichannel communications.
· Track cultural, consumer, and industry trends to inform brand opportunities, positioning refinement, and creative inspiration.
· Contribute to new business efforts with research support, audience insights, points of view and strategic branding recommendations.
· Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, clarity, strategic relevance, and creative applicability.
QUALIFICATIONS
· 6-12 years of experience in strategic research, insights, or integrated marketing strategy roles, with proven experience in brand strategy and messaging development.
· Experience in qualitative and quantitative research, audience segmentation, cultural listening, and trend analysis.
· Ability to translate research findings into actionable brand strategy, messaging frameworks, and creative guidance.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
· Comfortable collaborating with senior strategists and cross-functional teams to shape brand, creative, and messaging strategies.
· Exposure to Paid, Owned, and Earned media planning, measurement, or omnichannel strategy is a plus.
· Familiarity with research tools, cultural intelligence platforms, and strategic foresight methods preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES
· Research and analysis to support brand, creative, and messaging strategies.
· Insight synthesis, storytelling, and translation into actionable creative direction.
· Cross-functional collaboration and team support to ensure alignment across strategy, creative, and account teams.
· Trend monitoring, cultural intelligence, and identification of opportunities for brand differentiation.
· Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic business acumen.
· Presentation skills and the ability to articulate brand, messaging, and creative rationale to internal teams and clients.
ROLE IMPACT
This position plays a crucial role in strengthening collaboration and alignment across strategy, creative, media, and account teams. By combining research, insights, and cultural intelligence with brand strategy and messaging expertise, the Strategy Director ensures teams and clients have the information and context needed to make data-driven, culturally informed, and creative decisions. The work contributes to strategies that are rooted in truth, responsive to market and audience signals, and designed to inspire transformative creative work and business outcomes.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTER TRAITS
· You enjoy the creative atmosphere and energy a modern agency provides.
· You have very strong interpersonal skills and top-notch verbal and written communication skills.
· You can empathize with clients, partners, and stakeholders in politically challenging environments and work well under pressure within given timeframes.
· You are deeply fluent in digital, eager to learn, and want to grow rapidly in our organization.
· You are an inclusive and supportive team player who can work in cross-functional teams with people of different grades and backgrounds.
· You have a penchant for results and an entrepreneurial mindset; you bring a can-do mentality to everything you touch.
· You can work fast and independently with great precision and accuracy.
WHAT WE OFFER
· An exciting and intellectually challenging job within a leading, independent brand transformation agency that honors and lives its values:
o We are Champions for Others.
o We are Human-First.
o We Act as One.
o We incite New Growth.
o We invite Exploration.
· A fruitful salary and benefits package.
· Perks such as paid parental leave, summer flex Fridays and volunteer time off.
· A hybrid work environment.
· Generous amount of paid time off annually + paid holidays.
· Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
· Health Savings Account option with employer contribution.
· Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
· Daily snacks, beverages, and full access to our on-site tavern and lounge.
· An employee experience that fosters and provides deeper connections, vital flexibility, personal growth, holistic well-being, and shared purpose.
We employ great people from an ever-widening variety of backgrounds - not just because it's the right thing to do but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our agency stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our community. Meet us on @_hartinc and hartinc.com/careers to learn more.
Hart is an equal opportunities employer and continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Hart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.
Business Coach / Consultant, Exit Strategy (MI)
Strategy consultant job in Grand Rapids, MI
Exit Factor is Expanding Their Already Successful Team!
You must be located in Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI to apply for this position. We are hiring in the Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI markets only.
What is Exit Factor?
Exit Factor is a business consulting firm. Our passion is helping small to medium size businesses increase their profit, efficiency, and value of their business to prepare for the sale of the company in the future. We do this through business valuations, 1:1 consulting, and online programs. We work with companies between $0 - $30 million in revenue across the United States in various industries.
We are a small team ourselves but owned by a large global organization. We have the feel of a small business with the resources of a multinational company.
What the Job Is:
Our Business Coaches and Consultants work with small to mid-sized business owners to help them increase their companies' profit, efficiency, and value. Our consultants engage with new leads, convert them to clients, and work with those clients in 1:1 sessions based on our proprietary method and system. We have a full training and certification program and provide house leads and an automation/nurture system designed to increase your efficiency.
A career with our firm allows you to assist small to medium-sized business owners in preparing their companies for sale by increasing the value of their businesses. In this position, you will have the chance to interact with numerous businesses across hundreds of industries, gaining knowledge and learning not accessible in most positions.
Day to Day responsibilities include:
Meeting with potential Exit Factor members.
Conducting 1:1 consulting sessions with clients following the Exit Factor system.
Providing additional resources in our online curriculum to enhance sessions.
Participating in initial training and certification and continuing education.
Why Join Now?
We have recently expanded Exit Factor with referral relationships with more than 100 partners across the U.S.
The small business sales market has never been better, with no limits in an untapped market.
A career with ultimate flexibility: design your schedule and work remotely.
The support and resources of a large-scale global company with a small business and family feel.
Mentorship and resources from the top professionals in the country with a fully trained shared services team for support.
Working with industry leaders with a true entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset.
Ability to expand and contract your work as necessary: scale from micro to full time hours.
Think you have what it takes? Our ideal candidate:
Preferred related experience: personal exit or sale experience, previous business consulting/coaching, and related exit strategy or M&A experience
Computer proficiency is required, including conducting Zoom presentation meetings.
Some experience in a customer-facing role or a love for customer interaction.
Exceptional verbal and written communication with particularly strong phone skills.
Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and business.
Entrepreneurial mindset: a proactive, driven, strong desire to succeed, competitive, committed to accomplishing objectives, opportunistic.
Time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the following technology systems or ability to figure it out: Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, Zoom, Slack.
About Us
Exit Factor™ offers a proven method that helps small to mid-size business owners maximize their company's value. Through one-on-one consulting services and online programs, the trusted advisors at Exit Factor teach entrepreneurs how to successfully improve their company's profitability, efficiency, value, and ultimately ability to exit. Exit Factor is part of the consulting division within the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of brands.
Benefits and Growth
Proven and proprietary consulting system.
Initial training and certification.
Continuing education and training with a community of other consultants.
Design your own schedule.
Ongoing training and support
We believe our culture creates a unique work environment where like-minded individuals can thrive, grow, and support each other. If this sounds like a match for you, we invite you to complete our application and questionnaire. We look forward to speaking with you!
This is a 1099 contract position. Payment is commission only + share of revenue managed.
Senior Business Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Appleton, WI
Our client is a third-party administration and consulting firm specializing in employee stock ownership plans. Our client guides privately held businesses through every stage of their employee stock ownership plan journey from feasibility analysis to long-term sustainability.
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin- onsite role
Job Description:
The Senior Business Consultant drives revenue growth by leveraging consultative sales techniques to identify, engage, and secure new business clients through direct prospecting and developing referral partner relationships with consultants already engaged in accounts that align with our client's ideal customer profile. This role focuses on building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and referral partners, simplifying complex concepts, and closing deals while providing post-sale support to transition clients to internal specialized resources for implementation and ongoing account management.
Responsibilities:
Proactively build and maintain Referral Partner Professional relationships with business advisors inside and outside of the employee stock ownership plan industry.
dictate potential clients and Referral Partner Professionals on financial, tax, and cultural implications of Employee Ownership.
Introduce new service offerings to existing accounts to grow the company's residual revenue stream.
Maintain updated account, contact, and opportunity information in CRM.
Compensation & Benefits:
Base: $90-120k
Projected OTE: (On Target Earnings; includes Base, Comm, Bonus, etc.)
Year 1 OTE = $120-150k+ at 100% of Ramp-up TVC* Goal
Year 2 OTE = $150-200k+ depending on mix of deals closed at 100% of Standard TVC* Goal
Variable Commission: Uncapped variable compensation
Accelerators for exceeding 100% goals
TVC = Total Value Credits
Health - employer pays 60% of the employee's monthly premium
Dental and vision insurance - employee pays 100%
Short and Long term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Company paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
401K with 5% company match
Mileage reimbursement
Director of Media Strategy and Planning (Digital Activation)
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
As the Director of Media Strategy and Planning (Digital Activation), you will lead the development, execution, and optimization of integrated media strategies that drive both brand and business outcomes. This role oversees paid digital media strategy and activation across brand and mid-funnel campaigns, while ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and operational excellence across all channels. You'll manage a team of media professionals, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and build strong partnerships with leading digital platforms.
About the role
Serve as a subject matter expert on integrated and digital media, staying ahead of emerging advertising trends to keep the company innovative and competitive.
Develop, innovate, and execute integrated media strategies that align with business goals and campaign objectives.
Lead media planning and investment processes, including annual, quarterly, and campaign-level planning.
Oversee digital media activation, including biddable social and programmatic channels, ensuring performance aligns with brand and mid-funnel strategies.
Design and execute governance frameworks to mitigate media risks, protect brand reputation, and ensure standards across all buys.
Partner with cross-functional teams (brand, performance, creative, analytics, insights, finance, social, and ad ops) to ensure alignment, integration, and timely campaign execution.
Manage agency relationships and strategic media partnerships (Google, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.), including performance reviews, spend goals, testing agendas, and content innovation.
Develop a media learning agenda, collaborating with agencies and analytics teams to run tests, gather insights, and inform future campaigns.
Leverage data, research, and audience insights to guide targeting strategies, media mix decisions, and campaign optimization.
Collaborate with creative teams to ensure best-in-class digital creative execution that drives performance.
Partner with social media teams to amplify organic content through paid, set KPIs, and measure performance.
Lead campaign measurement and reporting efforts, working with analytics teams to assess brand and mid-funnel performance and make data-driven decisions.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Drive operational excellence by ensuring clear workflows, process optimization, and adherence to governance standards.
About you
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.
10+ years of experience in media planning, digital strategy, or marketing-related roles.
3+ years in a leadership role with experience managing teams and agencies.
Strong understanding of integrated media environments across digital and traditional channels.
Expertise in digital platforms, tools, and technologies (e.g., Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads, TikTok, Snap, programmatic DSPs).
Proven ability to develop and execute media strategies that drive both brand and business results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with media governance frameworks, budget management, and vendor oversight.
Background managing both brand awareness and performance-driven campaigns across the full funnel.
Prior experience mentoring junior team members and fostering career growth.
What you'll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage , which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.
Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at
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Auto-ApplyAutomotive Business Consultant - Accounting Specialist
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
. Must be willing to travel, with overnight hotel stays, up to 5 nights per week (every week). Reynolds and Reynolds is looking for experienced automotive professionals to join our consulting team. Our superior software solutions, our award-winning sales, service, and support have made us one of the most recognized and respected companies in the automotive industry.
As an Automotive Business Consultant your primary focus will be to establish professional relationships with customers and help their businesses become more efficient, effective, and profitable.
You will work with dealership personnel to identify trouble areas within the dealership and then use established and proven consulting services programs, as well as your industry knowledge, to help solve these issues.
Once a project is complete, you will follow-up with customers to maintain relationships and provide ongoing 'fee for service' support and problem resolution.
By helping these customers become successful in the different areas of the dealership, you will build trust that will further drive consulting services sales.
If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your automotive skills and make a difference for automotive dealerships across the country, please apply today!","job_category":"Consulting","job_state":"MI","job_title":"Automotive Business Consultant - Accounting Specialist","date":"2025-12-05","zip":"48201","position_type":"Full-Time","salary_max":"80,000.
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~^~Must have reliable transportation as well as a valid driver's license, with fewer than 2 moving violations in the last three years and no OVI\/DUI\/DWI violations in the last five years.
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Total targeted income after training (including base and bonuses) is $80,000+.
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Aerospace & Defense Senior Business Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * In-depth understanding of Aerospace and Defense industry * Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations * Experience in Data Driven Analysis and Critical thinking * Experience in Design Thinking, Continuous Improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc), Process Consulting
* Knowledge of Production Strategy, Supply Chain Strategy in A&D industry
* Hands-on experience in Process Consulting in A&D Manufacturing (Planning, Scheduling Optimization, Execution, Quality, Product development, Life-cycle data and records management, Procurement, Inventory & Warehouse)
* Hands-on Implementation Experience in one of the areas in Advanced Manufacturing (Robotics, Automation, Digital Thread, Digital Twin, IoT)
* Hands on Implementation Experience in one of AI based solutions is preferred
* Solid Knowledge in other areas (Robotics, Automation, Digital Thread, Digital Twin, MBSE, IoT, Data)
* Knowhow of Enterprise Applications (PLM, MES, ERP)
Roles & Responsibilities
* 15+ years' experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
* 8-10 years' experience in consulting engagement
* Drive consultative approach to identify / hunt key business challenges and develop transformation vision for clients CXOs (only within our existing client base…)
* Drive A&D industry thought leadership
* Be the Process Consultant when supporting transformation opportunities across the A&D value chain (Product Development, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations, Sales, MRO; non-core functions like HR, IT transformation)
* Participate in development of strategic roadmap for clients to meet their organization goals
* Participate in delivery of transformational programs
* Participate in presentations and workshops with C-suite, Function Heads, Industry experts
* Work with high performing global consulting teams and service practices with a strong commitment to excellence in pursuit of helping our clients business performance, drive quality in TCS deliverables, and exhibit promptness to internal and external customers
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
o Proven consulting background
o Dealing with Business CXO / Senior stakeholders of an organization
o Exposure in working with teams based in different geo and different time zones
o Ability to work both as "lone warrior" as well as "as a team player"
Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $200,000 per annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Ann ual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Business Oversight & Controls Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Franklin, WI
Responsible for supporting operational controls and oversights for variable life, annuities, DI, LTC & insurance products, programs and services in order to mitigate risk.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and implement new or existing policies and procedures, support ongoing evolution of products, programs and services including coordinating and driving efforts.
Interpret customer (internal and external) needs and act as the go-to controls expert that can explain and translate product or program features and functions into operational controls to mitigate risks.
Lead risk mitigation efforts such as enhancements to processes and/or procedures due to regulation changes, audits (internal & external) and all remediation efforts.
Work requires careful evaluation and decision making ability across many varied options impacting the end clients, field members and the function.
Solves complex problems with minimal coaching, identifies and evaluates risk, and implements creative and efficient solutions. Contributes to direction setting at a department and/or business unit level.
May consult with, train and mentor members of Annuity New Business on compliance requirements for the review/issuance of Northwestern Mutual annuity products.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance, or project management. Equivalent combination of work experience at Northwestern Mutual will be considered.
Minimum 5 years of client operations experience with a broad, in-depth knowledge of insurance, annuity, investment products, business operations and/or processes.
Organizational agility; navigate across various departments and teams.
Ability to drive for results.
System thinking capability (continuously improve methodologies, practices and techniques).
Project management methodology experience with the ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, process improvements, communications and change management.
Superior oral and written communications skills with the proven ability to build relationships inside and outside team and successfully negotiate issues.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to identify and resolve key issues and execute and drive for outcomes within established scope and timelines.
Strong working knowledge of Insurance/Securities industry rules and regulations.
NMIS consideration: FINRA SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 registration is preferred for duties related to variable life and annuity products (to be obtained in a designated period of time). role will have the ability to obtain
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$69,720.00
Pay Range - End:
$129,480.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$76,720.00 USD - $142,480.00 USD
Structure 115:
$80,150.00 USD - $148,850.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Auto-ApplyCoverage Management Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
Join Our Growing Team as a Coverage Management Consultant!
Are you passionate about uncovering insights and driving business decisions through data? We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Coverage Management Consultant to gather, interpret, and present market data that supports our business growth strategies.
Why You'll Love This Role:
💼 Insightful Impact: Play a key role in shaping business strategies with actionable insights.
⏰ Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule with full-time opportunities.
📈 Career Growth: Access professional development programs and advancement opportunities.
💰 Competitive Pay: Earn a stable income with performance-based bonuses.
Responsibilities:
Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
Analyze data using qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover actionable insights.
Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and visual data representations for stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, marketing campaigns, and sales strategies.
Monitor and interpret key market performance metrics.
Provide recommendations based on market analysis to drive business growth.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as a Market Research Analyst or similar role.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or SPSS).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Experience with survey design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
Perks & Benefits:
Paid professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Health insurance and retirement plans.
Performance bonuses and recognition programs.
Opportunities for career advancement and leadership growth.
🚀 Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about data-driven decision-making and contributing to business success, apply today! Join us and be part of a team that values your insights and expertise.
Your journey as a Coverage Management Consultant starts here. Let's discover opportunities together!
Auto-ApplyFranchise Business Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Ann Arbor, MI
Job Description
Our mission in every Sweetwaters cafe is to Make Our Guest's Day™. How do we do this? We have a company culture and team of people that love what they do every day! Join us and contribute to a company that is based on fun, innovation, and camaraderie. Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea was founded over 31 years ago with a commitment to unique, globally inspired, real ingredient focused beverages and maintaining a community feel within each cafe.
About the Role
Our franchisees are integral to our growth and the Franchise Business Consultant (FBC), along with our Home Office team, directly support and coach our franchisees as they reach new heights of success. In this role, you are leading the relationship with franchisees and influencing them to increase their profitability. You will help grow our emerging national brand into a powerhouse of successful franchisees in the coffee & tea space.
As an FBC, you will first train to be an operations expert by completing cafe management training and managing a cafe for 12-24 weeks learning what it takes to operate a coffeehouse at its highest level. Once proficient, you will assist our FBC team to improve the performance and profitability of franchisees' cafes. You will help influence and encourage franchisees by coaching, training, developing, and facilitating strategic operations and marketing initiatives to promote their sales growth and profitability. You will help ensure consistency in brand standards, develop action plans to identify areas of opportunities, and recommend solutions based upon best practices to ensure maximum results. The position requires the ability to travel up to 30% of your time to help open new cafes outside of Michigan and visit current cafes to view and audit their operations and provide franchisee support.
A successful FBC will use their operations knowledge and learned industry and business development experience to assist in assessing and increasing franchisees' performance.
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies that will be a best fit for this role include:
Operational Excellence
Demonstrated record of meeting operational goals & maximizing revenue in a food service or hospitality position.
Proven understanding of financial drivers of business operations. Profit and loss statement proficiency.
Proven ability to determine expectations, measure effectiveness, and enforce quality standards.
Excellent time management, organization, prioritization, and analytical skills.
Excellent problem resolution skills with a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
Embraces new technology, masters it quickly, with the goal of bringing the advantages to support franchisees.
Coaching
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, influence, and coaching abilities.
Ability to influence without authority.
Ability to influence people resulting in positive and impactful results.
Ability to identify challenges and map out potential resolutions quickly and effectively in an organized manner.
Ability to work cross functionally across operations and marketing in order to provide solutions for franchisees.
Excellent problem resolution skills with a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
Communication
Strong verbal and written communication skills (phone, email, documents, in-person, and presentation).
Capacity to remain calm when challenged and uphold professionalism when working through conflict.
Must be detail oriented and communicate thoroughly in all aspects of your work.
Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to respond strategically.
Flexible & Eager Learner
Ability to learn quickly and easily adapt to a dynamic work environment.
A strong desire and curiosity to learn new skills and knowledge.
Must be flexible and comfortable dealing with uncertainty.
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by leadership.
Other Skills
Adept at working independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and G-Suite products.
Requirements
Ability to work from our home office in Ann Arbor 3 days per week.
Ability to travel to our franchisee locations (primarily Texas at this time).
A Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; or equivalent years of experience.
Experience in a franchise consultant role, leadership role, field support role, or as a business owner.
Professional experience in the franchise industry.
Management in the food and beverage industry preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive starting salary
Health insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Retirement plan matching
Innovative, fun, and entrepreneurial culture
Strategic Learning and Business Consultant-Lease
Strategy consultant job in Dearborn Heights, MI
Job Description
Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep , Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.
Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.
Position Summary:
The Strategic Learning and Business Consultant is responsible for designing and delivering strategic learning initiatives to enhance business performance. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop tailored solutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct needs assessments to determine the organizational learning requirements, assess and analyze performance gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities. Serve as a trusted advisor to implement tailored learning and development solutions.
Design and implement strategic learning programs aligned with business objectives.
Lead workshops, training sessions, and learning events to support team development and continuous improvement.
Create engaging learning materials, including e-learning courses, workshops, and training sessions.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of learning content.
Evaluate the impact of learning initiatives on business outcomes and make recommendations for improvement.
Act as a liaison between the business unit and the training department, ensuring clear communication and alignment on learning priorities and strategies.
Maintain and create training materials, job aids, SOPs and other critical documents to support business needs.
Conduct quarterly quality assurance reviews of training courses to ensure content is current, delivery is professional and identify any learning gaps.
Stay updated on industry trends and innovative learning technologies to enhance training effectiveness.
Perform other ad-hoc tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, or business consulting, with a focus on performance improvement.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Skills Required:
Proven experience in designing and delivering learning and development programs in a corporate setting
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Overtime required - N/A.
Travel 10-20% - as required on an as needed basis.
Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.
Qualifications Preferred:
Experience - Preferred 3+ years of experience in a learning development role within the indirect auto finance market, banking/finance company/auto industry. Project management experience is a plus.
Certification - Training and Development (e.g., CPLP, CPTM) certification is a plus. Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma certification preferred, with experience applying process improvement methodologies to optimize training and development initiatives.
Skills - Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required 10% of the time.
Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Consultant, Account Management
Strategy consultant job in Lansing, MI
**What Account Management contributes to Cardinal Health:** Account Management is responsible for cultivating and maintaining on-going customer relationships with an assigned set of customers. Provides new and existing customers with the best possible service and recommendations in relation to billing inquiries, service requests, improvements to internal and external processes, and other areas of opportunity. Provides product service information to customers and identifies upselling opportunities to maintain and increase income streams from customer relationships.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Oversee assigned Medical Products and Distribution customer(s) as it pertains to supply chain health and general service needs.
+ Actively manage relationships between the customer's supply chain team and internal Cardinal Health teams to ensure flawless service.
+ Pursue, initiate, oversee, and take accountability for driving key initiatives that deepen the customer relationships and drive value for both customer and Cardinal Health.
+ Identify, interpret, and manage customer expectations and requirements through proactive account review, issue resolution, and regular engagement and review of key initiatives.
+ Lead order disruption prevention efforts by partnering closely with customer to identify best courses of action and oversee Cardinal Health execution.
+ Lead resolution of complex or persistent order situations where escalation or unique solutions are required.
+ Review key performance indicators monthly and identify plans for optimization.
+ Build and maintain long-term trusted relationships with customer to support retention and growth of the account
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, preferred
+ 4-6 years professional experience, preferred
+ Direct customer-facing experience, preferred
+ Strong executive presentations skills, preferred
+ Strong communication skills, preferred
+ Strong command of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), preferred
+ Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, preferred
+ Highly motivated, creative, able to operate effectively within a team, preferred
+ May require up to 35% travel, client onsite visits and adherence to client/facility policies as well as vendor credentialling requirements.
**What is expected of you and others at this level:**
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
+ Works on complex projects of large scope
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
+ Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
**Anticipated salary range:** $67,500.00 - $96,300.00
**Bonus eligible:** No
**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
**Application window anticipated to close:** 2/5/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
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Resource Solutions - Project Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Detroit, MI
JOB SUMMARYAs a Resource Solutions - Project Consultant, you will leverage your expertise to drive mission-critical accounting and finance projects for mid-market to large-size clients. As an experienced professional, you'll address complex challenges across diverse industries
Ideal Candidate Profile
Self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments
Quickly assesses situations and develops effective solutions
Works independently while collaborating with client teams
Example Responsibilities and types of engagements
Serve as Interim Controller, overseeing financial operations
Manage accounting functions, transactions, and month-end closings
Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
Implement and monitor internal controls for regulatory compliance
Lead special projects (e.g., system transitions, audit preparations, M&A financial integrations)
Supervisory responsibilities
Potential to supervise employees, depending upon client need
Work environment
Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Travel required
Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending upon client's needs
Required education and experience
10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields
Experience working in complex, multi-entity corporations
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Strong self-motivation and initiative in ambiguous situations
Proficiency in accounting applications (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and data analysis tools
Effective communication skills across all organizational levels
Ability to pass thorough background checks (criminal, credit, education, certification, references)
Preferred education and experience
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
CPA or equivalent certification
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHO WE ARE
UHY is one of the nation's largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients' business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
WHAT WE OFFER
POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES
Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
Auto-ApplyZone Business Consultant
Strategy consultant job in Home, MI
The Zone Business Consultant is responsible for assuring dealership performance in the Auto buying program(s) as administered by Affinity Development Group. As the pre-eminent industry leader in providing high quality member generated referrals, we are seeking automotive professionals for areas throughout the United States.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and emphasize member and company specific requirements of participating automotive dealers with respect to pre determined vehicle pricing, program execution and member interaction
Institute and continuously reinforce relationship between the company and the participating dealer network
Promote the company's expansion of business avenues to increase referrals to the participating dealer network
Provide expertise and familiarity to the industry knowledge, direction and trends.
Absolute attainment to mutually agreed upon objectives and forecasts
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS or 7 years automotive sales/marketing experience
Automotive experience in F&I or Fixed Operations required
Demonstrated negotiation and resolution skills
Exceptional communication (verbal, written, presentation)
Ability to adjust to a dynamic business environment with multiple simultaneous projects emphasis
Willing to work irregular hours
Ability to travel up to 50% on a monthly basis
Experience with a CRM tool
Flexible and adaptable to change as needed
Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work as a part of a team and individually
Must be self-motivated and focused
Able to accept performance critique and make adjustments in a positive manner
Current valid Driver's license with no major violations
Must have reliable vehicle to be used for business travel purposes (mileage will be compensated at current IRS rate)
Salary Description $90,000/year plus bonus