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Rêve Consulting Manager, Business Strategy in Minneapolis, Minnesota
About Rêve
As a strategy and service design organization, we help people and organizations and grow. We work with some of the world's biggest companies to design human-centered services, experiences, and entirely new businesses. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and each new team member shapes our culture and our business. We are headquartered in Minneapolis and are working to transform the healthcare, retail, and financial services industries in our backyard and across the country.
About the role
We are looking for a Manager, Business Strategy who will work with our clients and team members to develop strategies that translate needs into human-centered solutions. You will lead client engagements that range from developing new business models to reinventing a digital consumer experience. You will oversee the successful management of senior-level client relationships and groups of Rêve team members. Understanding pure-play digital and omni-channel businesses will be essential. This role reports to the Vice President, Client Services.
What you will do in this role
Understand our clients' needs and develop solutions
Build authentic client relationships
Identify, scope, and present proposals to address our clients' challenges
Structure engagements in collaboration with clients and Rêve team members
Manage the contract process with clients and Rêve leadership
Meet your annual revenue goals
Lead engagements that delight our clients and enrich our team members
Manage a portfolio of engagements inclusive of resource management and team member development
Prepare teams for client sessions through active management
Think on your feet and facilitate large groups of senior-level individuals in workshops
Foster collaborative and candid client relationships through trade-off discussions and change management strategies
Hold our team and our processes to a high standard while meeting our CXI and NPS goals
Innovate and teach others
Be the go-to person on the team who understands our overall methodologies and their application
Look for new methods, tools, and platforms to keep us on the leading edge
Lead internal projects that build our capabilities
Teach "the new" within the organization to increase our overall capacity
Build the Rêve brand externally through writing, speaking, professional organizations, and teaching opportunities
What we are looking for
Passion and proven ability to be in a client-facing role
Values-centered leadership
Committed to creating inclusive experiences and working in a manner that shows respect for diversity and equality
Deep understanding of design thinking, innovation, and strategy frameworks
Stellar research, synthesis, and storytelling capabilities
Experience in financial services and/or healthcare fields
Strong presentation and written skills
Ability to help others navigate complexity and ambiguity
Leading teams with different mindsets and skills
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate or agency roles like Strategist, Brand Manager, Innovation Leader, or Product Manager. MBA a plus.
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Our benefits and perks
Top 100 Places to work in MN
Certified B Corporation application in process
21 days of annual paid time off to start
Parental leave and professional development days
Health, vision, disability, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Bonus, 401k and profit-sharing plans
Monthly chair massages, free parking, free snacks, happy hours, and team outings
Paid time off to volunteer and help grow our sister non-profit, Rêve Academy
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rêve is an equal opportunity employer; we provide equal employment opportunities for all roles without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, parental, veteran, or military status, and other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.