Strategy & Business Development Director

Who We AreSeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We're owned by KKR - one of the world's largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We've built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!Why you want this jobAt SeekWell, we believe in the constant pursuit of a better way. The Strategy and Business Development team is often at the heart of these efforts. We play a crucial role in developing strategy, launching and scaling growth initiatives, supporting operational execution, and identifying attractive inorganic growth opportunities. As a leader on the team, you will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Business Development and leaders across the business to identify and pursue opportunities to grow the business and achieve our strategic objectives.What You'll DoYou will work with senior leaders and other stakeholders within the organization to identify and understand problems and opportunities, come up with insight-driven recommendations, and implement new initiatives that help grow the business. Your responsibilities may include:Identifying and prioritizing step-change growth opportunities and ways to pursue them that balance risk and return (buy, build, acquire, partner)Evaluating, performing due diligence on, and making recommendations regarding new business opportunities (e.g. partnerships, M&A, internal initiatives)Proactively identifying areas of opportunity within our current businesses (e.g. incremental revenue, margin expansion) and working with relevant leaders to scope projects to pursue these opportunitiesTranslating challenging business questions into strategic projects with well-defined objectives, timelines, and resource requirementsIdentifying and seeking appropriate sources of insight (e.g. data analytics, customer insights, market insights) to move strategic projects forwardDriving projects that span multiple departments to deliver results quickly and efficientlyClearly articulating recommendations to internal and external stakeholders; building consensus and managing internal decision-making process with complex stakeholder groupsWorking alongside functional and business teams to ensure projects are set-up for long-term successWhat You'll NeedIf you are a go-getter who loves finding and solving problems, with a desire to contribute to a positive, entrepreneurial, data-driven culture, this job may be for you. Below are some key qualifications for this role:Thinks and acts like an owner (because here, you will be)Is intellectually curious and learns quickly; someone who loves to learn and usually looks at things a little differently than those around themIs eager to roll up their sleeves to get the work doneHas a track record to prove they are great at solving complex business problemsHas strong influencing skills and thinks strategically about how to move people to actionIs a dynamic communicator; someone who can communicate in a simple, structured, and compelling way when speaking or writingHas a high business IQ; able to quickly understand the fundamentals of a business or function to uncover areas of opportunityHas a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a highly strategic, analytical role (e.g., strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy)Holds a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in an quantitative or technical disciplineMay have a graduate degree in relevant field (e.g. MBA, Masters of Finance)Is excellent with Excel and PowerPoint; may have experience with other analytical tools as well (e.g. Alteryx, Tableau)PerksFree eye exams for your entire familyDeep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other servicesAmazing healthcare coverage401(k) matchFlexible PTOTuition reimbursement programIn-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every dayFull onsite gymOther DetailsRole title flexibleLocated in Draper, UT (1-2 days in office per week)Limited travel may be required on an as-needed basis, but is not expected to exceed 10%We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Created: 2025-02-24