Ariat International · 2 days ago
Director, Strategy
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expAriat International is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Strategy to develop and support the execution of their go-to-market strategy. The role involves rigorous analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and developing strategic direction to drive profitable growth.
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Responsibilities
Developing and driving Ariat’s overall strategy, and translating the strategy into specific initiatives and transformation efforts that drive profitable growth
Researching and synthesizing market and competitive intelligence to understand current trends and industry dynamics – and what they mean for Ariat, both short- and long-term
Evaluating new business opportunities, including market potential, brand/customer fit, competitive positioning, capability requirements, and business cases
Supporting cross-functional teams to provide clear insights and strategies for key growth initiatives in their respective areas, and how these “ladder up” to Ariat’s overall strategy
Assessing growth and capability investments (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), including use case prioritization, business impact, and change management required
Partnering with consumer insights and analytics teams to embed “voice of the consumer” into our strategies – with a clear articulation of the “so-what”
Evaluating underlying drivers of business performance and opportunities for improvement (e.g., sales trends, consumer loyalty, channel growth, etc.)
Synthesizing findings and developing clear and compelling materials that communicate our strategies to the Board, Senior Leadership Team, and the broader organization
Leading the Strategy team, providing strategic guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship that supports personal and professional development
Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of work experience in strategy or strategy consulting for wholesale and direct-to-consumer companies
Bachelor's degree required
Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of building new capabilities or supporting a business through an accelerated growth and transformation period
Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to quickly identify key issues and develop hypotheses
Ability to translate complex ideas and dispersed information into simple, actionable recommendations
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to oversee and provide support to cross-functional partners and/or more junior team members
Organizational skills, including project planning, time management, and attention to detail
Strong business acumen related to consumer-facing businesses and the ability to assess the impact of decisions on overall business performance
Strength in written and oral communication with proven ability to connect with and influence senior executives
Strong ability and willingness to collaborate effectively as a true team player
Demonstrated interest in retail and apparel/footwear
Preferred
Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industry strongly preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
401(k) with company match
Bonus incentive plans
Team member discount on Ariat merchandise
Company
Ariat International
Ariat International It is a designer and producer of equestrian clothing, accessories, and footwear.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Ariat International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
LNK Partners
2006-11-15Private Equity
Leadership Team
Pankaj Gupta
CFO and COO
Recent News
Ariat International, Inc.
2025-09-02
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