About this role
Job Requirements Sweetwater, the nation's number one online retailer of music instruments and pro audio gear, is seeking to add a detailed and dedicated Strategic Initiatives Manager to our growing Sales team! In this role, you will report directly to our Chief Sales Officer and help us drive initiatives around strategic alignments. You will be a key factor in coordinating projects across multiple departments, so if you love being the person in the middle of multiple important initiatives, then we'd love to speak with you! Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for connecting daily project goals directly to the long-term mission and business outcomes for Sweetwater • Design clear project plans, set key performance indicators (KPIs), and establish realistic timelines for delivery • Help prepare our company's Operating Systems processes, and work with stakeholders to create business plans for each strategic growth area • Meet with business sponsors and executive leaders to report on progress, risk management, and help resolve roadblocks • Monitor growth of strategic projects, evaluate data trends, and pivot strategies when business needs change • Act as a right-hand to our Chief Sales Officer to drive project initiatives forward and provide feedback on their status Qualifications
• 5+ years of proven Project Management experience • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, or related field • 3-5+ years of experience as a previous Executive Assistant preferred • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to cross-functionally influence and build relationships with stakeholders across the organization • Ability to multitask and handle multiple high-priority projects or assignments at at time • Excellent written and verbal communication • High attention to detail Sweetwater “Ideal” Team-Player
• WOWs The Customer – You possess a deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences • Gets Things Done – You have a great work ethic and move through tasks with a sense of urgency • Obsesses over the Details – You are committed to paying attention to the details • Drives Continuous Improvement – You are always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better • Develops the Future – You are committed to the pursuit of growing personally & professionally and have a focus on bringing your colleagues along in that journey We function best as a unified team, so relocation to our state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required. Interested and qualified candidates, please apply. We look forward to exploring your #FullTimeDream with Sweetwater! Sweetwater’s culture is one that is built on the creation and celebration of music, which unifies people from all walks of life. Our individual differences make Sweetwater stronger as a company and a better place to work. Having a truly diverse workforce allows us the opportunity to collectively respect, learn and grow from each unique perspective and experience. We have welcomed thousands of employees and families who have joined the Sweetwater team from all over the nation and the world, and we welcome you, too, to find out why we consider a career at Sweetwater the full-time dream.