What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Strategy & Business Development position at AutoNation, Inc.?
As America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, AutoNation is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions. AutoNation is America’s largest automotive franchised retailer with a coast-to-coast network of franchised automotive stores, a growing network of AN USA standalone Used stores (all makes), AutoNation Collision Centers, OE and aftermarket parts, and several wholesale auctions.
Our success is driven by our commitment to delivering a peerless Customer experience through customer-focused sales and service processes. We believe deeply in giving back, and every car we sell helps to raise cancer research and treatment awareness with a Pink Plate. We have proudly raised over $25 million dollars to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research.
AutoNation is looking to expand its business and serve customers in new ways. Our future strategic growth plan will drive transformation across the enterprise, develop new business lines, and position AutoNation for success in a rapidly changing automotive environment.
Position Summary:
As we continue to develop and implement our growth plan, we are looking for a strategic-minded thinker who can lead execution and delivery of key strategic analyses. The Director of Strategy will report to the V.P. of Corporate Strategy under the overall organization of the EVP of Strategy (C-level)
Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Strategy will be responsible for leading strategic analysis and market research efforts to support AutoNation’s strategic growth plan
- Support ongoing development and refinement of AutoNation’s strategic growth plan
- Lead strategic research and analysis efforts for AutoNation
- Oversee market research and consumer insights both quantitative and qualitative
- Assess competitive landscape and industry structure for established competitors and new entrants
- Develop high-level industry forecasts and/or financial models (e.g., volume, revenue, market share)
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across several teams on strategic M&A opportunities, and/or potential new partnerships
- Synthesize insights and key implications for AutoNation executive leadership team
- Collaborate with key stakeholders on development of strategic communications content (e.g., Board of Director meetings, Investor Relations, Communications, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Automotive industry experience not required, but strongly preferred
- 3-5 years management consulting, finance/investment banking or other strategy-focused roles
- Robust quantitative skills and experience building models/forecasts
- Strong written communication skills and ability to develop high quality presentations
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Must be willing to relocate to South Florida area
Company Overview
AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
Benefits
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Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you.
AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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