Growth Strategy Manager

Job Title: Growth Strategy Manager

We are seeking a Growth Strategy Manager for our North American headquarters in Milton, Ontario. We seek a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving business growth across Canada and the United States.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference! 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Product Management and Strategy, you will help shape and implement growth strategies for ROCKWOOL's success in North America.

• Develop and position growth strategies for ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation.

• Utilize market insights, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to identify new business opportunities.

• Lead strategic planning process development and implementation.

• Conduct market segment analysis and develop support materials for the management team.

• Create growth plans, including market analysis, strategic initiatives, and business cases for future opportunities.

• Develop organizational presentations and annual reports.

• Collaborate with the global strategy team for alignment with reporting requirements.

• Work directly with the Director, Product Management & Strategy on yearly strategic process implementation.

• Identify and propose organizational capability and efficiency enhancements.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. MBA preferred but not required.

• Several years of experience in strategy, business development, or a similar role - preferably in the manufacturing or construction industry.

• Proven track record of driving growth and achieving business objectives

• Strong expertise in developing and executing strategic growth plans across various channels and markets.

• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing market trends and performance metrics, using data-driven insights to optimize growth initiatives effectively.

• Understanding of the construction and building materials industry is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a creative mindset and ability to articulate innovative ideas.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong project management skills.

• Data Analysis Tools: Proficient in Excel and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.

• Project Management: Experience working in Asana or equivalent software.

• Collaboration Tools: Experience with Microsoft Teams or Slack.

• ERP Systems: Familiarity with SAP plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Massage Therapy & more

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Retirement Pension Matching Program

• Work/Life Balance

• Life and Disability Programs

• Educational Assistance

• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and opportunities for social engagement, allowing employees to find balance and bring their best selves to work. 

• ROCKWOOL believes in giving back to the communities where we operate. Our offices worldwide engage in philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts that contribute to improving society and the environment. We encourage our employees to get involved and make a positive impact in the communities we serve. 

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.