Associate Director of Strategy & Activation

Join Red Chalk Group as an Associate/Senior Associate in Chicago, where you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on critical strategic matters encompassing growth strategies, mega-trends, disruptive technologies, and intellectual property management. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual dedicated to maximizing client impacts while enhancing our firm's capabilities through innovative thought leadership.In this role, you will deliver vital analytical and quantitative insights for engagements with Fortune 500 companies and leading private equity firms. You will collaborate with our team and client stakeholders to unearth unique findings that shape their strategic direction. Your ability to synthesize these insights into clear communications will be essential as you present your conclusions to senior management.Compensation will be competitive and aligned with similar positions in the professional services sector, featuring base pay plus bonuses. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois, and does not require travel.

About Loop At Loop, we are dedicated to unlocking profits trapped in the supply chain while reducing costs for consumers. We tackle the challenges posed by inaccurate data and inefficient workflows that hinder working capital and inflate costs for all stakeholders in the supply chain. Our cutting-edge audit and pay platform leverages domain-driven AI to simplify the complexities of supply chain data and documentation. By enhancing visibility into transportation spending, we empower companies to take control of their costs and maximize profitability. Esteemed industry leaders such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Great Dane, Emerge, and Loadsmart collaborate with Loop because of our innovative solutions. We are backed by investors including J.P. Morgan, Index Ventures, Founders Fund, 8VC, Susa Ventures, and Flexport, alongside numerous distinguished angel investors. Our team brings a wealth of expertise from renowned companies such as Uber, Google, Flexport, Meta, Samsara, Intuit, and Rakuten, as well as established industry leaders like C.H. Robinson. About the Role As we expand, Loop is establishing a Strategy and Operations team to spearhead essential functions. This role encompasses various responsibilities, including addressing customer business challenges, enhancing customer support, facilitating product development, and conducting data analysis and management. You will work across functions to boost customer adoption and create significant value for our users and clients. Key Responsibilities Integrate with customer, product, and operations teams at major global corporations to enhance customer value. Accelerate our capacity to deliver new product offerings for global brands by thoroughly understanding how to drive customer success. Collaborate with data science, market strategies, and operations teams to proactively resolve issues and prepare Loop for scaling. Act as the internal voice of the customer, providing insights from customers and operations to product teams, and bridging gaps for features that are yet to be developed. Showcase robust execution skills, a deep understanding of Loop’s product offerings, and how they alleviate customer pain points. Support critical business partners to foster growth and customer delivery in Loop’s key business segments. Develop and nurture relationships with customer stakeholders, ensuring Loop consistently delivers value to them. About You You possess a college degree with a quantitative focus in analytics, finance, economics, or a related field. You have over 3 years of professional experience in consulting or a related field.

About Harbor Global Harbor Global’s Strategy and Transformation (S+T) team partners with law firms and corporate legal departments to improve operational performance through management consulting. The group is growing and looking for a Senior Consultant to help deliver on client projects and support the team’s continued success. Role Overview The Senior Consultant, Strategy and Transformation, works directly with clients on a range of projects that address strategic and operational challenges. This role includes mentoring junior associates and guiding them as they contribute to client work. Building and maintaining strong client relationships is central, as is upholding Harbor’s commitment to excellent service. Location and Work Model Chicago, Illinois: Hybrid work model available for those based locally Remote: Fully remote option for candidates outside the Chicago area What You Will Do Collaborate on client projects with law firms and corporate legal teams Mentor and support junior associates Ensure high-quality client service and help foster long-term client partnerships Work on a variety of assignments aimed at improving operational effectiveness Who We’re Looking For We seek a proactive Senior Consultant with a broad skill set, ready to take on diverse projects and help clients solve complex business problems. Experience in consulting or legal operations is helpful, but a willingness to learn and adapt is just as important.

Role Overview PA Consulting Group is looking for a Senior Consultant - Growth Strategy to join the Chicago office. This role focuses on helping clients achieve sustainable growth by developing strategies that improve business performance and identify new market opportunities. What You Will Do Work with a variety of clients across industries to assess growth challenges and opportunities Develop and recommend strategies that support business expansion and market entry Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights and measurable results Contribute expertise to projects that shape clients’ long-term growth plans About PA Consulting Group PA Consulting Group partners with organizations to drive meaningful, sustainable change. The team values practical solutions and measurable impact for every client engagement.

Pacon Consulting is hiring a Senior Consultant focused on Growth Strategy in Chicago. This position plays a key part in shaping client success by guiding strategic initiatives and supporting business improvement. Role overview The Senior Consultant works closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute strategies that support client growth and profitability. The role centers on analyzing business challenges, identifying opportunities, and translating findings into practical recommendations. What you will do Drive strategic initiatives aimed at improving business performance for clients Collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines to develop and implement growth strategies Deliver clear, actionable insights that support client objectives Location This role is based in Chicago.

At Beyond Finance, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to break free from the burdens of overwhelming debt and embark on a journey toward financial stability. Our compassionate approach, combined with a robust focus on compliance, ethical practices, and innovative technology, has enabled us to assist over one million clients in achieving their financial goals. We are on the lookout for passionate team members who want to join our mission and contribute to our continued growth and success. As a Strategy and Operations Associate, you will play a pivotal role in driving impactful projects and enhancing our operational capabilities, working closely with our Executive Team to shape the future of our business.

Join 8451 as a Lead Commercial Strategy & Sales Consultant, where you will drive strategic initiatives that enhance our commercial success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative sales strategies, optimize market penetration, and foster relationships with key stakeholders. This role will challenge you to think critically and creatively, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Join Zifo Technologies as a Senior Scientific Strategy Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of life sciences. We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sectors to join our North American Consulting team. In this dynamic role, you will lead strategic projects focused on the research and development phases of life sciences, driving the advancement of our consulting team in North America. Your expertise will enable you to assess client needs, identify gaps, and propose innovative solutions that align with their future objectives.You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from subject matter experts and lab managers to directors and VPs, while working closely with Zifo’s internal delivery and commercial teams. As a trusted advisor, you will influence decision-making and ensure successful project outcomes.

Elevate Your CareerAt MorganFranklin, we offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a vibrant, entrepreneurial environment. Our culture supports you at every turn as you embrace new challenges and provide substantial value to some of the most prominent brokerage, insurance, and financial services firms in the world, including Fortune 100 companies, innovative growth entities, and mid-market organizations navigating pivotal moments. Collaborate closely with business leaders to tackle complex client issues and make a genuine difference. Join our diverse team that prioritizes collaboration and ongoing learning.The Team – Strategy & TransformationBecome a member of a skilled team with extensive experience in business and finance transformation, guiding clients through significant transactions (M&A, carve-outs, IPOs), implementing new systems, and addressing organizational challenges. Our focus is on helping organizations craft business strategies and execute transformation initiatives in operational accounting, financial process improvement, financial technology enablement, FP&A, and transactions.Your ImpactEngage with our Financial Services vertical, concentrating on brokerage, insurance, and financial services clients.Deliver high-quality solutions that drive measurable outcomes through major transformations.Support large-scale programs and multi-workstream initiatives, ensuring alignment and timely execution.Contribute to assessments of current states and develop actionable improvement roadmaps.Collaborate with senior team members to execute strategic initiatives and transformation projects.Assist clients undergoing significant transactions (M&A, carve-outs, IPO), enhancing financial processes, implementing systems, overcoming operational accounting challenges, and facilitating financial technology enablement.Participate in client workshops, gather requirements, and deliver impactful presentations.Leverage industry expertise to address complex challenges and produce tangible results.

About the TeamJoin our dynamic Advertising & Promotions team at DoorDash, where we bridge the gap between e-commerce and advertising. Our mission is to deliver impactful digital solutions that empower advertisers to connect with diverse audiences, including consumers, dashers, and merchants. In this role, you will provide invaluable insights that enhance our Ads Team and support our advertisers.About the RoleLead the management and execution of campaign and business reporting for our top advertising partners.Develop insightful case studies and be the go-to subject matter expert on our comprehensive suite of marketing solutions.Analyze trends and craft actionable recommendations for clients to optimize their business strategies.Collaborate with our Account Management and Sales teams to enhance their sales strategies and effectiveness.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, analytics, and product development.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Build - You thrive on leveraging data to create insights that support sales and account teams, as well as clients.Operate - You are not afraid to dive into the details and get your hands dirty.Problem Solve - You enjoy tackling complex problems and deriving answers through data analysis.Partner - You have experience collaborating with sales and account teams, understanding their needs, and helping them achieve their objectives.We’re excited about you because…You possess 2-5 years of experience in analytics, consulting, strategy & operations, or related fields, with a preference for high-growth startup experience.You are proficient in SQL, with intermediate to advanced skills.You have experience with Excel and PowerPoint (or Google Sheets and Google Slides).You are adept at managing multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.You have a proven track record of leveraging insights to drive business success in complex environments.

Join NielsenIQ as an Associate Director of Strategy and Corporate Development, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic initiatives and driving corporate growth. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in corporate development and strategy execution.

Role Overview DoorDash is hiring an Associate Manager for the Strategy & Operations team, focusing on the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. This position is available in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Austin, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami. What You Will Do Shape and execute operational strategies to strengthen DoorDash’s presence in the CPG space. Work closely with teams across the company to analyze data and identify areas for growth. Optimize existing processes and help roll out solutions that support business goals. Contribute ideas and collaborate with colleagues to improve performance and efficiency. Locations Seattle, WA New York, NY San Francisco, CA Austin, TX Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL Miami, FL

About 84.51° 84.51° is a data science and insights firm focused on retail. The company partners with The Kroger Co. and works with consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers, and affiliates to create personalized shopping experiences. Using advanced analytics and first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program, 84.51° delivers offerings such as 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and Kroger Precision Marketing to improve customer journeys. 84.51° follows a 5-day in-office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection. Role Overview: Lead Commercial Strategy & Sales Consultant Based in Cincinnati, OH or Chicago, IL, the Lead Commercial Strategy & Sales Consultant (P202) manages both commercial strategy and sales consultation for a set of streamlined 84.51° solutions, specifically the 84.51° Collaborative Cloud. This position blends responsibilities from Commercial Solutions Consultant and Insights Sales Consultant roles. The consultant acts as a link between Sales, Product, Tech, and Commercial Strategy teams, making sure solutions are positioned well, sold effectively, and improved based on market and client input. This role focuses on offerings with clear use cases, standardized delivery, and a defined strategic purpose. Key Responsibilities Commercial Strategy & Solution Ownership Work with G4 to lead commercial strategy for assigned solutions, including positioning, go-to-market planning, and commercial principles. Coordinate with Product and Technology teams to align solution capabilities and roadmaps with client needs and commercial goals. Incorporate market trends, competitive intelligence, and client feedback into solution development and prioritization. Sales Consultation & Pitch Support Participate in client pitches, providing solution-specific knowledge and real-time guidance during the sales process. Support sales teams with tailored scoping recommendations that match client business objectives and the solutions offered.

Role Overview DoorDash is hiring an Associate for the DashMart Regulatory Strategy & Operations team. This role helps keep DashMart operations aligned with relevant regulations and supports strategic planning for future growth. The Associate will work closely with team members to maintain compliance and improve operational processes.

About the TeamThe New Verticals Strategy & Operations team at DoorDash is transforming the landscape of grocery, convenience, alcohol, and retail delivery through innovative first-party and third-party operations. Our DashMarts serve as a pioneering convenience solution, offering a diverse range of household essentials, groceries, beloved brands, and local favorites for on-demand delivery. With a nationwide presence, we are expanding our geographic reach, enhancing our service offerings, and scaling our existing operations.About the RoleYou will play a key role within our DashMart Warehouse Design and Space Planning team, which is part of the DashMart Strategy and Operations organization. Your mission will be to optimize the physical layout and logistics of our DashMarts in a cost-effective and space-efficient manner. You will derive insights to inform the distribution of square footage and storage capacity, translating operational data into actionable recommendations for site layouts and inventory placements. Additionally, you will manage capacity metrics vital for our long-term business strategy and growth.Your responsibilities will include data analysis, long-term forecasting, and making recommendations for capacity decisions and site investments that align with our business objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams in operations, category management, supply chain, real estate, and construction to bring these plans to fruition. This role reports to a Senior Manager within our DashMart Strategy & Operations team and operates in a hybrid model, balancing time between your home office, DashMart locations, offsite meetings, and remote work. This position falls under our Strategy & Operations job family, reporting to the COO.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Build. You’ll have a significant impact on DoorDash’s next major business initiative. Your efforts will span from high-level strategic planning to detailed operational execution, fostering continuous improvement as we launch and scale new services.

The Senior Associate, Marketplace Audience Strategy & Operations role at DoorDash centers on building and refining how the company engages with its marketplace audiences. This position is based in several major cities, including San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Miami, Los Angeles, Denver, Washington D.C., Tempe, Chicago, and Austin. Role overview This role focuses on analyzing market trends and working closely with teams across DoorDash to develop new approaches for audience engagement. The work involves both strategic planning and hands-on operational improvements aimed at boosting overall marketplace performance. Collaboration Expect regular collaboration with colleagues from different departments. Sharing insights and coordinating efforts will be a key part of daily work, ensuring that strategies align with broader company goals. Key responsibilities Analyze market trends relevant to DoorDash’s marketplace Develop strategies to engage and grow audience segments Work with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize these strategies Identify operational improvements to enhance marketplace performance

Founded in 1986, Marquette Associates is dedicated to delivering unparalleled investment consulting services. Our mission is to serve as a reliable partner, putting our clients’ interests and goals at the forefront of our operations. With a team that combines real-world experience and a commitment to innovative thinking, we empower our clients to achieve their objectives effectively.If you are interested in future opportunities that are not currently advertised, please submit your resume here for consideration.

About the TeamThe Advertising & Promotions team thrives at the crossroads of e-commerce and advertising, delivering and monetizing valuable content tailored to our primary audiences. Our mission is to offer innovative digital solutions that connect advertisers with DoorDash users effectively. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the monetization strategy for our advertisements and promotions offerings.About the RoleDrive significant business outcomes by leading projects that maximize spending and deliver incremental value for top Enterprise advertisers and merchant partners.Utilize data analysis to track and enhance product performance through in-depth self-service analytics.Advocate for the requirements of Enterprise merchants and account teams to shape the Product roadmap for intricate, high-value use cases.Oversee collaborative initiatives with Product and Data Science teams to boost engagement and adoption rates among Enterprise advertisers.Collaborate closely with Enterprise Sales and Account Management to pinpoint opportunities and manage the comprehensive development and implementation of scalable processes.Launch advertising and promotions products for Enterprise clients, ensuring successful adoption both internally and externally.You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…Build: Transform ideas from concept to execution in ambiguous environments, providing structure where none exists.Own: Proactively identify opportunities, define challenges, and drive solutions from start to finish.Analyze: Independently analyze data (SQL/Excel) to derive insights, assess impact, and guide strategy.Lead Cross-Functionally: Foster alignment across Product, Data Science, Sales, and Account Management to achieve results.Influence: Clearly communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.We’re Excited About You Because…You have 4+ years of experience in a relevant field, showcasing your expertise in driving results.