As our business expands, we're seeking to enrich our team with this new pivotal position. As the Strategy & Operations Manager, you will be fully in charge of Blickers' sales growth and profit margins, including responsibility for controlling costs to improve profitability. You will work directly with the Founders to identify, define and implement growth and business development strategies. This position is the first of its kind, as the founders had been taking this responsibility, among others, until this point in time.At Blickers we believe in autonomy, responsibility and balance. This is a remote work position, with regular business travel requirements to Reus.ResponsibilitiesAs the Strategy & Operations Manager at Blickers, you will:Analyze Blickers' revenue and cost data to find opportunities to grow and/or increase efficiency.Expand to new markets, finding opportunities and researching to make sure we smoothly adapt to diverse consumer preferences and market conditions.Continually benchmark against competitors, adjusting tactics and product offerings based on market insights.Implement up and cross-selling strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.Oversee promotional activities on Blickers' digital platforms, giving guidelines, setting limits and providing feedback to the marketing Team.Manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts with support from the CEO.Define and implement strategies to expand the supplier base and/or open new product categories.Work across teams to ensure seamless strategy implementation and alignment with Blickers' overall business objectives.Deliver comprehensive performance reports, providing actionable insights for strategic adjustments and continuous revenue and margin enhancements.QualificationsBachelor's or master's degree in Business or Engineering.Background in Business Consulting, Finance, and/or Growth.4+ years of experience in Business Planning and Strategy in a high-growth environment.Strong analytical skills in Finance and Marketing, comfortable with multiple kinds of analytical tools.Action oriented, with demonstrated ability in leading teams and conveying complex strategies to various stakeholders and ensuring execution of plans.Knowledgeable about e-commerce trends and challenges.Optical Sector knowledge is a bonus.Fluent Spanish and EnglishAbout BlickersBlickers is one of Europe's leading eyewear e-commerce sites. Founded in 2013 by 3 entrepreneurs, we now serve more than 120,000 customers per year. Starting from scratch and without external funding, we are proud to have become one of the top players in the EU optical online market.We are a vibrant, forward-thinking team dedicated to running an e-commerce company in the optical sector, selling sunglasses and eyeglasses from the best brands worldwide, including prescription lenses. Rooted in Spain, near Barcelona, our spirit is global — we're a proudly remote team, bringing together diverse talents from across the globe to redefine eyewear shopping.Our strength lies in our adept handling of online marketing and strategy, cutting-edge technology, and streamlined internal processes, all while delivering an outstandingly professional and satisfying customer experience.Celebrating a decade of double-digit growth, we've achieved profitable eight-figure revenue in 2023, selling our products in more than 20 countries across Europe, America and Oceania.Emerging from the transformation of traditional physical stores into e-commerce, Blickers carries the legacy of a family-run optician business into the digital age. Now in our 6th generation, we boast a cumulative career span exceeding 150 years in the optician sector.VisionOur vision is to become the greatest, most innovative Online Optician Store offering the best and most complete online shopping experience for sunglasses, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and all related accessories and optical services worldwide.CultureWe are passionate about people and technology working and evolving together.We are fans of efficiency, constantly removing barriers that get in the way of productive work.We only work with people who love what they do.We base our relationships on openness, trust, and empowerment.Work-life balance: Enjoy your job building great things, but then take time to enjoy your personal life every day.#J-18808-Ljbffr
