Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

Job description

As Corporate Strategy Senior Manager, you will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, building & translating Salomon’s long-term vision into actionable, high-impact initiatives across the business. Role purpose Shape and animate Salomon’s Long-Term Strategic Plan (LTSP), translating long-term ambition into clear strategic choices, priorities and initiatives Lead high-priority, complex cross-functional strategic initiatives with enterprise-wide impact Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, framing strategic questions, challenging assumptions and translating analysis into clear recommendations and decisions Drive robust, data-driven assessment of growth opportunities, investments, new business models and strategic trade-offs Enable CEO, CFO, Executive Committee and Board readiness through high-quality strategic analysis, decision materials and governance Specific responsibilities Shape and animate Salomon’s LTSP process, working across functions and regions to ensure strategic coherence, clear choices and alignment around long-term priorities Lead high-priority strategic projects across HQ functions, Product & Marketing, Commercial and Operations, from problem definition and strategic recommendation through implementation Structure complex strategic decisions by framing options, challenging assumptions, assessing trade-offs and developing clear recommendations for senior leadership Develop robust strategic business cases for growth opportunities, investments and new business or operating models Shape and enable executive governance, including strategic reviews, leadership offsites and CEO/CFO/Board readiness, with clear insights and decision-oriented recommendations Essential skills & experience 6–8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or a comparable strategic environment; significant experience in a top-tier management consulting firm strongly preferred. Consulting in consumer goods, sportswear or the outdoor industry is a plus. Strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making Comfort working in ambiguous environments and driving outcomes with autonomy Essential competencies You are a structured and strategic thinker with a strong sense of ownership. You collaborate effectively across functions, communicate with clarity and impact, and are able to influence without direct authority. You combine analytical rigor with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset. Desired qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field (preferred) Languages: Fluent in English Role based in Annecy, France (74) Full-Time Permanent Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.