Director,Strategic Planning & Business Development

Intro: Want a company with a real vision?Our people make the difference in our success. Our vision is to provide Total Lifetime care to every pet, every parent, every time. We can't achieve this vision without the right people - they make the difference in our business and our success. Every associate plays a role in achieving our success by focusing on our three strategic priorities - Delighting our Customers, growing pet services and operating excellence. Here at the Store Support Group, you could play a key role in supporting these strategic initiatives. In 2007, PetSmart celebrated the opening of its 1000th store, with many more stores scheduled to open soon after. We continue to grow at our Corporate Headquarters which means great opportunities for a professional such as you! Benefits of working with PetSmart In addition to a competitive salary, PetSmart associates are eligible for health benefits, 401K options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, training and development, and an associate discount at all PetSmart stores! PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWith many positions offering relocation packages, learn more about Life in PhoenixJob Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the strategic planning and the creation and management of various initiatives and programs that are either requested by senior management or recommended by the Director. These programs will be of high impact, influence and visiibility to the organization and will affect the revenue and margin of a Department or the total business. Activities are accomplished within agreed upon budget while meeting or exceeding the business and financial goals of the company. Manages one or more project managers depending on the specific projects being managed. Will have the responsibility of developing and managing budgets (sometimes large), managing complex cross functional projects, and managing external consultants/vendors. Develops ideas for new business initiatives and existing projects that will increase the profitability of the company. Creation short and long term strategies and plans for the development and roll out of new initiatives. Ensure that these initiatives can be converted into plans and programs that can be readily adopted/adapted by the business units. Execute business initiatives that will maximize business and financial growth strategies. Develop and execute plans that will introduce these initiatives as a viable component of the PetSmart portfolio. Works with business units to assess issues, develop recommendations and implement business improvement processes. Create an improvement process methodology that identifies, captures, and applies improvements to the business process development and maintenance methodologies based on lessons learned, industry best practices, and feedback from customers. Develop tools to benchmark and identify best practices of companies in any industry that have a strong business profile. Incorporate results into a comprehensive model for researching new opportunities. Ensure the creation of appropriate models and tools that will help PetSmart determine if business growth is best created organically or through external transactions. Prepares analysis of current business portfolio. Identify product/services lifecycles and plans for portfolio components. Works with senior management to identify growth strategies and potential acquisitions that will enhance business portfolio. Develops strong business partnerships with PetSmart senior management and other business influencers. Manage teams that will work seamlessly with all personnel to identify and investigate new business opportunities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and MBA are required. Retail experience preferred. 4-7 years of progressively more responsible experience in project management and/or business development and strategic planning desired. Proficiency in MicroSoft suite of products required. Leadership and management skills required. Record of successful corporate business engagements and management including the application of financial analysis supporting strategic planning and implementation required. Knowledge of business development principles and approaches that have proven successful preferred. Translate concepts into coherent communications and presentations. Experience in applying various valuation methods and financial forecasting tools in the context of corporate investment initiatives and M&A engagements preferred. Ability to work effectively in a team environment required. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, presentation and report writing/structuring skills required. Submit Your Resume Online NowPetSmart, INC. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.