Strategy Consultant

Beauti-Tone Paint and Home Products; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian company as a Strategy Consultant, where you'll shape the future of Home Hardware. This role involves analyzing market trends, developing strategic initiatives, and collaborating with senior leadership. Enjoy a supportive culture, competitive earnings, and comprehensive benefits while working in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Competitive earnings opportunity

Annual Incentive / Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategy and business development.
• Ability to analyze insights using AI and data sources.

Responsibilities

• Support development of corporate and business unit strategies.
• Conduct analyses of market trends and competitive landscapes.
• Prepare presentations and reports for executives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Visualization Software

Job description

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Empowering Strategic Growth

As the Strategy Consultant, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Home Hardware, one of Canada’s most trusted retail brands. The role will support the development of Home Hardware’s long-term strategy and help guide strategic planning and decision-making processes. Led by the Chief Legal Officer, this opportunity suits someone with experience in collecting and analyzing insights, along with strong presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the development and implementation of corporate and business unit strategies to achieve organizational goals.
2. Conducting in-depth analyses of market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
3. Assisting in formulating long-term strategic initiatives and roadmaps.
4. Collaborating with senior leadership to identify key business challenges and recommend solutions.
5. Monitoring industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies to identify potential risks and opportunities.
6. Synthesizing complex data and research into actionable insights and recommendations, leveraging technologies including machine learning, data visualization software, and AI.
7. Preparing high-quality PowerPoint presentations, reports, and dashboards to communicate strategies, insights, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders.
8. Ensuring all deliverables are visually engaging, data-driven, and aligned with the organization’s messaging and objectives.
9. Translating complex analyses into simple, impactful narratives for diverse audiences.
10. Assisting in setting performance metrics and benchmarks to evaluate the success of strategic initiatives.
11. Monitoring and reporting on the progress of strategies, recommending adjustments as needed.
12. Supporting the development of tools and frameworks to track industry dynamics and organizational performance.

Qualifications we’re looking for:

1. Diploma in Business Administration or Commerce with at least 3 years of experience in strategy and business development, preferably at a strategy consulting firm or large company.
2. Ability to collect, analyze, and gather insights from various data sources, including through the use and coding of artificial intelligence.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
4. Proven planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
5. Excellent time management and project management abilities.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to handle complex situations thoughtfully and confidently.
8. Ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, accommodating our hybrid work model.

What we offer to make you feel at Home:

Our team members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive / Bonus Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, vision, paramedical, disability coverage, out-of-country travel insurance, life insurance, and Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match and flexible contribution levels.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our retail stores.
• Competitive vacation time, personal and sick leave.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your skills, thrive with engaging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today—this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process; please let us know if needed.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.