Business Development & Strategy
Senior Strategy Manager
Carlsbad, United States of America
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
Your Talent
- 5-7+ years of experience in Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Business Planning (Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Management, Project Management) and/or Marketing, Brand Management or Sports Management environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong business acumen and ability to assess impact of decisions on overall business performance
- Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, including ability to build impactful and creative Powerpoint presentations
- Exemplary attention to detail and deadline oriented
- Strong verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with the executive team, third party partners and peers in an effective manner
- Creativity and capability to think outside the box and innovatively problem solve
- Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally
- Willingness to take initiative and propose, initiate and execute independent projects
- Comfortable with diverse and dynamic activities as well as prioritization
- Minimal travel required (10-15%)
The Hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000 - $135,300 + Bonus + Benefits
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Your Mission
- Work with the CPG Leadership Team to maintain strategic alignment across the PUMA, PNA, and CPG organizations.
- Play an instrumental role in the Global Strategic Plan for CPG in areas such as annual financial planning, regional communication strategy, global sports marketing and commercial insights.
- Lead the creation and execution of departmental and company-wide presentations, town halls and other business presentations.
- Work with the CPG SLT group to build on annual OSAM goals for the North American and Global business.
- Develop short/mid/long-term Global Golf BU strategies and drive critical decision making for the global business.
- Lead North American Stronger Together project with key stakeholders in Carlsbad, Boston and Germany, in all areas of product development, warehousing, sourcing, service and IT
- Plan, prepare content and facilitate 2 annual leadership strategic planning workshops (short and mid/long-term focused).
- Plan, prepare content and facilitate bi-weekly Senior Leadership Team staff meetings.
- Work with the VP Sales and VP of Ecom to find new business development opportunities within the DTC businesses (stores & ecom) of PUMA and CPG in North America.
- Analyze competitor and marketplace strategies and performance to identify Global opportunities & threats.
- Leverage internal and external data sources to create analysis, interpret results and report findings to key members of the senior leadership team.
- Explore, evaluate and propose opportunities to drive corporate innovation.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
