Strategic Planner

Aquent is partnering with a global leader dedicated to shaping the future of youth engagement and driving significant impact within their industry. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is at the forefront of strategic innovation, where your expertise will directly influence critical business decisions and long-term growth trajectories. You will play a pivotal role in translating powerful insights into actionable strategies, fostering sustainable growth, and empowering future generations.

About the Opportunity

Are you a visionary leader ready to profoundly influence the strategic direction of a vital segment within a global enterprise? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our client’s Strategy team, focusing on initiatives designed for the youth. This pivotal role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on consumer, marketplace, and business outcomes, serving as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders.

You will guide them through complex strategic challenges and identify groundbreaking opportunities for growth. If you thrive in dynamic environments, possess a powerful blend of analytical rigor, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, and are driven by the opportunity to shape the future, this role is for you. You will independently lead cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives, making a lasting difference in how future generations are engaged and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning process, developing robust recommendations and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on critical business opportunities and challenges.
• Direct and execute comprehensive analysis and due diligence for new growth opportunities, translating complex findings into clear, actionable strategies.
• Spearhead strategic project work streams, applying sound hypotheses and rigorous frameworks to generate profound insights that extend beyond mere analytics.
• Catalyze the execution of actionable plans through close collaboration with senior leaders and their functional teams.
• Align and guide teams through intricate organizational structures, providing essential project management support for cross-functional initiatives, including coordinating process milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams across the business to prepare comprehensive business reviews, scorecards, and materials for strategic workshops.
• Drive integrated actions that ensure success within the youth segment and empower adults, fostering sustainable growth.
• Partner with leaders to address complex strategic questions, mobilize cross-functional teams around shared priorities, and translate long-term visions into actionable plans that accelerate business and organizational impact.
• Identify and shape the next wave of growth opportunities for the youth segment through long-range planning and strategic exploration.
• Develop innovative frameworks, insights, and recommendations that empower leaders to evaluate emerging trends, unlock new growth vectors, and make informed investment decisions.
• Measure progress against strategic priorities, ensuring resources are focused on the highest-impact opportunities.
• Diagnose performance, identify key learnings, develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and communicate clear recommendations to strengthen decision-making, improve execution, and drive continuous improvement.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning or consulting, with a minimum of 5+ years in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, business operations, business development, corporate development, or a related field.
• Strategy-specific experience within the apparel or consumer goods industry.
• Proven experience navigating complex cross-functional organizations, collaborating effectively with finance, insights, planning, merchandising, product, brand, marketplace, and other related teams.
• Expertise in Keynote or other presentation tools for creating compelling executive-level…