Director, Corporate Strategy

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Director, Corporate Strategy to join our growing team!

The Director, Corporate Strategy will play a pivotal role in helping shape the strategic direction and long-term planning process at National Vision. This newly established role requires a dynamic leader who is well-versed in strategic planning and can drive corporate and business development initiatives, establish robust processes and foster collaboration across departments and with senior executives. This role, which reports directly to the Chief Legal & Strategy Officer, will give you direct exposure to the executive team and contribute to our overall strategy and help drive its successful execution.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Strategic and Long-Range Planning
• Manage the development and execution of the strategic planning and long-range planning processes to drive business growth and achieve company goals.
• Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses on emerging trends and potential disruptions.
• Partner with senior leadership to align strategies with overall business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional team alignment to implement strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic initiatives, identifying potential risks and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and strategic dashboards that communicate initiative progress, metrics, and recommendations to senior management.
• Business & Corporate Development
• Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic investment opportunities aligned with our strategic plan.
• Oversee end-to-end deal exploration and execution, including due diligence processes, participating in negotiations, and integration planning.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Conduct strategic and competitive analysis to identify potential new business opportunities.
• Process Establishment: Develop and implement processes to ensure effective collaboration and communication across departments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior leaders, the board of directors, and external parties to align strategic initiatives and ensure successful execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to ensure alignment and integration of strategic initiatives.

Work Experience

• 9+ years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, business/corporate development, or related to. (Required)

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field. (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Additional Skills

• Proven experience in business development / M&A, including due diligence and integration. (Required)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. (Required)
• Self-starter who thrives and can multitask in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments (Required)
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions, coupled with strong financial acumen. (Required)
• Strong analytical and modeling skills. (Required)
• Strong project management and organizational skills. (Required)
• Create and present compelling business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions. (Required)
• Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor the progress and impact of strategic initiatives. (Preferred)
• Excel and PowerPoint excellence. (Required)
• Experience in the optical retail industry. (Preferred)
• Utilize strategic thinking and modeling to analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and business performance. (Required)

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.