Director Strategy, Mercury Marine

Brunswick; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Well-being program

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Brunswick’s Mercury Marine division seeks a Director of Strategy to transform long-term growth and profitability. Based in Fond Du Lac, WI, you’ll shape portfolio strategy, lead cross-functional planning, and drive value creation across brands and geographies.

You will partner with senior leadership to translate data into decisive actions and oversee strategic initiatives including M&A and new ventures. Reporting to the CFO, Mercury Marine, you will collaborate with regional leaders, influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field is required; MBA preferred.
• Experience with multi-national organizations and P&L management.
• Strong analytical capabilities to translate data into concise insights.
• Track record of delivering growth initiatives and change programs.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and across functions.

Responsibilities

• Shape long-term vision, growth and profitability across Mercury portfolio and geographies.
• Lead strategic planning, portfolio and technology optimization, and due diligence.
• Collaborate with regional, category, and functional leaders to drive initiatives.
• Identify growth opportunities including M&A and joint ventures and coordinate deal analyses.
• Provide leadership with rigorously researched recommendations and executable plans.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical capabilities

Executive presence

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Change management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related technical field

MBA

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

As part of the talented strategy team, you will play a vital role in assisting Mercury to transform to better meet the changing needs of demanding customers, while delivering profitable growth and innovation through a short and long-term vision. The Director of Strategy will possess a strong strategic mindset, toolkit and experience base, and will possess strong executive presence to have credibility with all levels of management and staff. This position will report to the CFO, Mercury Marine and will be based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

Essential Functions:

This role has primary responsibility to shape the strategies and plans for long-term vision, growth and profitability improvement for the Mercury, across the portfolio, products, technologies, customers, channel, geographies, etc. This role will identify and analyze strategic alternatives, prioritize options, make fact-based recommendations and execute projects, considering all aspects of the Mercury portfolio and points of intersection with the broader enterprise. Work closely with all regional, category and functional leaders on strategic planning, portfolio and technology optimization, financial and business analysis, and business development activities, and execution plans where needed Play an integral part in our annual strategic planning process. Identify and develop growth opportunities through organic and inorganic initiatives, including M&A, joint ventures, supporting deal negotiations and coordinating due diligence activities. Conduct ongoing market analysis and competitor assessments, with an externally focused orientation regarding awareness and insightful analysis of global, economic, market and competitive activities, trends and developments. Provide Mercury leadership with recommendations to accomplish program objectives and execute strategic initiatives based on thorough research and analysis. Participate in special projects across multiple functional areas including but not limited to: Strategic Marketing, business plan development, Human Resources, Finance, Corporate and initial market assessments for new product concepts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field, MBA preferred 10+ years of progressive work experience in relevant disciplines and functions, include working across business groups within multi-national organizations
• Strong strategic mindset, toolkit and capabilities; Thought leadership and best practice knowledge, together with solid evidence of results orientation
• Rigorous analytical capabilities, ability to translate large data into concise insights, decision-making expertise
• Transformational mindset, with a track record of successfully delivering change and growth initiatives
• Emphasis on collaboration and influencing capabilities, to drive alignment and action with peers and colleagues, including working with Mercury leadership team and strategy peers across Brunswick.
• Experience working with senior levels of management in a large public organization, including excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complexity, considering multiple brands/locations/divisions/geographies
• Business and financial acumen in all aspects of P&L drivers and management, with cross-functional knowledge and prior experience in multiple disciplines
• Excellent time management, with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reinforces values-based culture that prioritized ethics, respect, openness and trust; Embraces the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Hybrid work (3+ days in person in FDL)

The hiring range for this position is $151,700 – 227,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! About Mercury: Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.

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