Director of Market Strategy

🚨 We’re Hiring: Director of Strategy & Business Development 📍 Location: Romeoville, IL | Onsite 5 days🏢 Company: R2 Global (on behalf of a leading CPG brand)We are seeking an exceptional Director of Strategy and Business Development to join our clients senior leadership team. This is a defining role for a commercially astute strategist who thrives at the intersection of insight, influence, and execution.You will shape the organisation’s long-term market direction, build the partnerships that drive sustainable growth, and ensure our commercial strategy is always one step ahead of the market. Working cross-functionally with executive leadership, product, marketing, finance, and operations, you will have the authority and visibility to make a genuine impact.What You'll Do:✅ Lead short/long term market strategy✅ Analyze market trends, customer needs and competitive movements✅ Identify, evaluate, and negotiate strategic partnerships and alliances✅ Drive initiatives to expand market share and enter new verticals✅ Track ROI of BD initiatives and optimise resource allocationWhat You Bring:🔹10+ years in strategic planning, BD, or corporate strategy🔹Proven track record developing market strategies that drive measurable growth🔹Strong analytical skills, market research, financial modelling, strategic analysis🔹Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills🔹Experience navigating partnership ecosystems🔹Familiarity with product development life cycles and GTM frameworks🔹Ability to operate in fast-paced, dynamic environments🔹Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Economics; MBA preferredWhat’s in It for You:💵 Up to $130K base🌴 Generous PTO & holidays💡 Career growth & development🩺 Full medical, dental & vision💼 401(k) with strong match