Strategic Planning Manager: Exec Narratives & Growth

7-Eleven

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

7-Eleven in Irving, TX seeks a Manager of Strategic Planning to partner with executive leadership in shaping growth narratives and translating complex performance data into clear, board-ready stories.

You will synthesize market trends across functions, develop actionable recommendations, and support communications for investors and stakeholders while guiding cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Executive Presentation Development: Advanced PowerPoint skills, including storyline development, information hierarchy, visual communication, and executive presentation design.
Strategic Problem Structuring: Ability to structure ambiguous business issues, identify key messages, and develop recommendations that support executive decision-making.
Executive Storytelling: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling executive-level narratives.
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of internal business processes, strategic priorities, and performance drivers.
Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify insights, and develop data-driven business recommendations.
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics.
Executive Presence & Stakeholder Management: Ability to work effectively with senior executives, navigate ambiguity, and influence stakeholders through clear communication and sound judgement.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Industry Experience: Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic planning roles, preferably within retail, restaurants, consumer products, or other consumer-facing industries.
Leadership Experience: Experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or managing cross-functional initiatives. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Shape and translate strategic discussions into executive presentations for leadership and the Board.
Identify key messages, structure complex business issues, and develop persuasive storylines that support leadership communication and decision-making.
Create briefing materials and strategic recommendations to inform leadership decisions.
Analyze performance and market trends to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Align priorities with business units and leaders to support key objectives.
Analyze industry trends and competition to identify opportunities and risks.
Prepare presentations for investors, executives, Board, and stakeholders.