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Strategy Manager

Alterra Mountain Company
parental leave, paid time off, flex time, 401(k), remote work
United States, Colorado, Denver
Oct 25, 2024
Year Round COLLABORATION \| AUTHENTICITY \| PURPOSE \| EMPOWERMENT Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure. WHAT WE OFFER Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more 401(k) plan with generous company match Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees Commuter benefits (Denver employees only) Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce. TEAM SUMMARY The Strategy and Business Operations team, in coordination with the President and CEO, serves as an internal consulting resource for the Alterra executive team in addition to overseeing key corporate initiatives, including Alterra's annual and multiyear planning efforts. POSITION SUMMARY The Strategy Manager is responsible for supporting the work of the Strategy team, driven by Alterra's President and CEO. The team is responsible for driving the long-term growth strategy of the business, including our individual owned and operated resorts, the Ikon pass, our ancillary lines of business, and technology that underpins it all. The role involves assessing high impact initiatives across Alterra's global business that contribute to strategic objectives and putting in place measures to help implement such initiatives. The individual must be highly analytical, can view the business from a number of different levels, can interact effectively with all levels of management including C-level executives within the organization, and work with stakeholders to identify and implement new opportunities to grow the business. The individual will distill data and key metrics into insights that will help shape the future of the company. In short - this role is responsible for measuring, interpreting, and providing context to our data-so that we can actually do something about it. This position is able to be remote. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assist in all aspects of strategy and analytics including but not limited to customer segmentation and analysis, market sizing and segmentation, new opportunity identification, brand analysis, modeling/sensitivity analysis to support strategic options, competitive intelligence, KPI development and implementation. Conduct hands on modeling/advanced analytics retrieving, compiling, and analyzing large volumes of data from disparate databases into distilled, actionable information needed by senior leadership to answer critical questions. Manage cross functional initiatives to drive actions as a result of business insights (the expectation is that you can not only analyze data, but also effectively communicate the underlying story and help see your recommendations through to execution). Determine viability of new business opportunities through rigorous quantitative analysis (new products, partnerships, joint ventures, etc.) Develop recommendations and clearly communicate results of analysis to senior management. Collaborate with internal / external customers to develop initiatives that drive growth. Perform internal, ad hoc analysis of key strategic initiatives across multiple departments (e.g. marketing deals, subscription products, partnerships, etc.) Assist with company-wide reporting to senior executives and corporate headquarters both on an ad hoc and regular basis (including quarterly business reviews, Board meetings, and annual budgeting/strategic planning process). Manage multiple initiatives at once and prioritize based on business needs and urgency. Generate actionable insights and contribute to efforts that drive outsize results at the company. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Technical Skills/Competencies Bachelor's Degree from a top-tier university or honors program. 5+ years of Management Consulting experience required. 6+ years of work experience, preferably in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or corporate strategy group. Strong problem solving and issue resolution skills. Ability to develop full presentations that are insightful and actionable. Commitment to developing expertise on how decisions are made across different part of the organization. Ability to develop trusted repeated relationships across the organization. Outstanding communication, attention to detail and organizational skills. Assertive yet professional demeanor, persistence and willing to lead the way. Desire to help create a fun and productive culture, leveraging Alterra's focus on winter sports and outdoor adventure. Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a diverse range of people. Behavioral Skills/Competencies Business Driver: The team you will be a part of is in charge of driving the business forward, delivering incremental revenue and profit Problem Solver: At our core, we are a hospitality company, in the business of providing our guests an effortless and enjoyable experience. This is something that extends deep into our culture. Wanting to help others not only creates a more pleasant corporate environment, but also helps maintain our tradition of serving others. Analytics Expert: An experienced strategist will have the critical ability to turn insights into business building ideas. They will help us create value for our guests, employees and shareholders Persuasive Storyteller: You will be working on analytics that will be presented to Alterra leaders across all functions, from resort operators to corporate leaders. Translating and simplifying the data into true insights that will drive business strategy and change third party behavior is essential. Sprinter and Marathon Runner: We are lean and move fast, months of contemplation aren't a luxury we can afford. But we aim to build long-term, sustainable approaches to limit rework and obsolescence. Cross functional team player: We value transparency and helping one another. It's how we roll. There is no ''me'' culture. Communication across the entire team will lead to greater individual success. Strategic thinker: The Strategy team is responsible for identifying, analyzing and communicating long term opportunities. You'll need to be able to think big! Tech Enthusiast: While we're currently thought of as a mountain company, Alterra strives to offer the most technologically advanced outdoor experience there is. The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits. Denver area base salary range: $127,000 - $184,000 per year Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.