The RealReal
Business Strategy Director
The RealReal, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About The Role
As the Director of Business Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in driving the execution of strategy and long-range planning of our organization. You will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to identify opportunities, assess market trends, understand competitive dynamics, and develop strategies to drive growth and enhance profitability. You will drive key cross-functional business initiatives, monitor strategic execution, and partner with the CFO, CEO, and President to provide visibility of the overall health of the organization to leadership, board members, and shareholders.
What You Get To Do Every Day
Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to identify strategic opportunities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives with business objectives.Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on market research and analysis.Drive strategic initiatives from conception through execution, ensuring alignment with company goals.Monitor and evaluate industry trends and changes to anticipate challenges or opportunities.Manage the preparation and delivery of board presentations, consolidating inputs from Senior Leadership and ensuring timely submission.Maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to help drive the success of goals and initiatives.Take ownership of tracking progress toward the company's long-term strategic goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze data, prepare insightful reports for senior leadership, and recommend adjustments to strategy as needed.Lead cross-functional projects assigned by the CFO and President & COO, leveraging your strategic acumen and operational expertise to drive successful outcomes.Collaborate with teams to execute initiatives that advance company and board objectives.Facilitate executive-level strategic meetings, including quarterly sessions with VPs and above. Coordinate agenda setting, tracking of action items, and ensuring follow-through on strategic initiatives and goals.Craft clear and compelling communications on behalf of the senior leadership team. Ensure messaging aligns with strategic priorities and reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior-level strategic operations role.Proven track record of success in driving complex projects and initiatives, with a deep understanding of strategic frameworks and methodologies.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and formulate actionable insights to drive business performance.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong understanding of the Luxury Fashion industry and demonstrated ability to navigate complex market dynamics.Ability to Travel 25%.
Preferred Requirements:
Education in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Six Sigma, or Lean Management could be beneficial in this role.Background in consulting such as Bain or McKinsey ideal, but not required.
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.401K with Company Match.Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.Paid Parental Leave.Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)* and 10 Paid Company Holidays.* Unlimited DTO with Manager approval.
The expected salary range for this role is $165,000-$215,000. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay, and benefits.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
As the Director of Business Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in driving the execution of strategy and long-range planning of our organization. You will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to identify opportunities, assess market trends, understand competitive dynamics, and develop strategies to drive growth and enhance profitability. You will drive key cross-functional business initiatives, monitor strategic execution, and partner with the CFO, CEO, and President to provide visibility of the overall health of the organization to leadership, board members, and shareholders.
What You Get To Do Every Day
Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to identify strategic opportunities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives with business objectives.Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on market research and analysis.Drive strategic initiatives from conception through execution, ensuring alignment with company goals.Monitor and evaluate industry trends and changes to anticipate challenges or opportunities.Manage the preparation and delivery of board presentations, consolidating inputs from Senior Leadership and ensuring timely submission.Maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to help drive the success of goals and initiatives.Take ownership of tracking progress toward the company's long-term strategic goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze data, prepare insightful reports for senior leadership, and recommend adjustments to strategy as needed.Lead cross-functional projects assigned by the CFO and President & COO, leveraging your strategic acumen and operational expertise to drive successful outcomes.Collaborate with teams to execute initiatives that advance company and board objectives.Facilitate executive-level strategic meetings, including quarterly sessions with VPs and above. Coordinate agenda setting, tracking of action items, and ensuring follow-through on strategic initiatives and goals.Craft clear and compelling communications on behalf of the senior leadership team. Ensure messaging aligns with strategic priorities and reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior-level strategic operations role.Proven track record of success in driving complex projects and initiatives, with a deep understanding of strategic frameworks and methodologies.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and formulate actionable insights to drive business performance.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong understanding of the Luxury Fashion industry and demonstrated ability to navigate complex market dynamics.Ability to Travel 25%.
Preferred Requirements:
Education in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Six Sigma, or Lean Management could be beneficial in this role.Background in consulting such as Bain or McKinsey ideal, but not required.
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.401K with Company Match.Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.Paid Parental Leave.Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)* and 10 Paid Company Holidays.* Unlimited DTO with Manager approval.
The expected salary range for this role is $165,000-$215,000. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay, and benefits.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr