Business Strategy Manager

About Brava:

We’re a technology and consumer hardware company focused on elevating in-home cooking and eating experiences – we are making home your favorite place to eat! Our cross-functional, passionate and experienced team of engineers, scientists, chefs and creatives has shipped products like the August Lock, Pebble Smartwatch and iPhone, and led multiple companies to high-profile exits. Are you a foodie looking to work with an amazing team that will challenge, support and inspire you? Let’s talk!

The Role:

As the Business Strategy Manager, you will conduct analysis and drive insights relating to all areas of our business, working closely with leaders across the company to answer complex questions and steer Brava’s business decisions and long-term strategy. You will be involved in many aspects of Brava’s business operations including business development, financial analysis, partnership management and strategic and operational projects. This role reports directly to the Head of Business Strategy & Operations.

 

Things You’ll Own/Do:

  • Work collaboratively with all functions on the highest priority initiatives

  • Drive market, competitor and collaborator research and share learnings

  • Build and own analytical models to answer strategic questions

  • Evaluate strategic, operational and financial implications of different courses of action

  • Assist in shaping Brava’s long-term strategy

  • Work closely with data analytics team to understand key business metrics and support complex analysis

  • Craft communications for key internal and external stakeholders

 

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

  • 2-3 years of analytical business experience (management consulting, investment banking, private equity or equivalent) 

  • Advanced Excel and presentation skills

  • Excellent visual, written and verbal communication skills

  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial mind-set, with ability to work independently and under pressure

  • BA/BS degree from a top university; MBA a plus but not required

 

Bonus Points For:

  • Competency with querying languages like SQL

  • Experience in the food & wine industries

  • A background in the sciences or engineering, traditional or food-related

 

Why You Should Work Here:

  • You’ll be compensated with competitive salary, equity and benefits

  • We’ll trust you to do things right

  • Your feedback and opinions are valued and heard

  • We’re at an early stage and provide significant career growth opportunity

  • You’ll be creating something that people love and use on a daily basis!