Sr. Director, Strategy & Execution

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible working arrangements

Global wellness initiatives

Growth opportunities

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Director, Strategy & Execution to shape go-to-market direction across routes to market and translate enterprise objectives into strategic roadmaps. The role partners with senior leadership to drive growth and disciplined execution across a complex commercial org. Location: Remote - US-based candidates only.

Compensation: $160,000–$200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship not available. You will lead planning cycles, investment decisions, and operating cadence to accelerate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or strategy.
• MBA preferred.
• 12+ years in strategy, go-to-market, or commercial roles.
• Senior leadership experience in B2B or B2B2C environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the go-to-market strategy across all routes, translating corporate objectives into strategic roadmaps.
• Lead the strategic planning cycle, aligning priorities and investments with growth objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, ensuring coherence across functions and regions.
• Manage the long-range plan, including growth narratives and investment cases.
• Identify and prioritize core growth opportunities, overseeing their development and performance tracking.
• Design and run the operating cadence for the commercial organization, ensuring accountability and pace.
• Lead cross-functional programs and initiatives, coordinating dependencies across teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Go-to-market strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/economics/strategy

MBA preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Director, Strategy & Execution to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This role will shape go-to-market direction and execution across multiple routes to market, translating enterprise objectives into clear strategic roadmaps. The position will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic planning, long-range growth initiatives, and disciplined execution across a complex commercial organization. It will also help ensure investment decisions, operating cadence, and performance tracking are aligned to priorities that support scalable growth.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the go-to-market strategy across all routes, translating corporate objectives into strategic roadmaps.
• Lead the strategic planning cycle, aligning priorities and investments with growth objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, ensuring coherence across functions and regions.
• Manage the long-range plan, including growth narratives and investment cases.
• Identify and prioritize core growth opportunities, overseeing their development and performance tracking.
• Design and run the operating cadence for the commercial organization, ensuring accountability and pace.
• Lead cross-functional programs and initiatives, coordinating dependencies across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or strategy; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years in strategy, go-to-market, or commercial roles, with senior leadership experience in B2B or B2B2C environments.
• Proven experience in strategic planning cycles and execution governance in complex organizations.
• Expertise in developing long-range plans and investment cases for growth opportunities.
• Strong background in channel, alliances, or partner marketing, including co-marketing strategies.

Benefits

• 401(k) and country-specific retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Enhanced paid time off policies.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (US) for additional health expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Support for work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Global wellness initiatives to promote health and well-being.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.
• Volunteer Day each year to support community engagement.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.