ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
The Strategy and Business Development team is responsible for the overall development, implementation and progress of strategic business targets. Identifies, evaluates and negotiates acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and joint ventures. Directs the planning and preparation of business proposals and makes recommendations to senior management.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Manager, Corporate Strategy & Business Development role located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Corporate Strategy team is aligned with the C-suite at Whirlpool and drives initiatives in four major areas: Strategic Initiatives, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Planning, and Business Development/M&A.
Strategic initiatives - Lead important strategic initiatives mandated by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee on behalf of the enterprise. Partner with business leaders to support the development of business strategies. (market entry strategy, growth strategy, and portfolio strategy).
Competitive strategy & intelligence - Partner with the Executive Committee to shape the competitive strategy for the company and embed it into regional plans. Assess competitor activities and performance, including being accountable for ongoing competitive monitoring.
Strategic planning - Define the strategic planning process for the enterprise, including long-range planning, strategic planning, and strategy reviews with the Board of Directors.
Business Development and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - Drive the M&A strategy, as well as assessment and execution of specific acquisition, joint venture, alliance, and divestiture opportunities on a global basis.
Your responsibilities will include
Work closely with business leaders to identify key strategic questions, scope analysis, assign resources, manage execution, and report findings
Develop competitive strategies and establish a competitive intelligence-gathering network for the corporation
Analyze key strategic growth opportunities for Whirlpool and work towards "cracking the case"
Create impactful, concise, and defect-free slide loops and lead/coordinate the development of major presentations for senior executives
Execute financial and quantitative analyses that will yield critical answers to the questions at hand
Understand the required data sets to complete the analyses and procure them accordingly
Manage the delivery of insightful, zero-defect analysis
Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, at the most senior levels of the organization
Develop junior team members and streamline processes inherent of the Strategic Planning and Business Development team
Effectively manage the day-to-day activities of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals across different brands, functional groups, and geographic regions
Minimum requirements
Masters of Business Administration
2+ years of Business Analyst experience at a management consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm or in a strategic function within a corporate organization and/or 3+ years' experience demonstrating project management, strategic communications or change management skill-set
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, including confidence and presence to engage effectively with senior executives
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Preferred skills and experiences
Understand how to deliver on short time frames and be committed to meeting deadlines
Communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect
Be comfortable making presentations
Be highly motivated and possess vision and enthusiasm
Be comfortable acting as an individual contributor and as a cross-functional team manager (Player/Coach)
Comfort with ambiguity and change
Additional information
Whirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply 'always on' flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Friday.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
Two-Week Work Remote from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) . At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.