Strategy Associate

Who We Are 

Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!

Who You Are 

Spot & Tango is looking for a Strategy Associate to join our NY HQ team! In this role, you will report directly to the Sr. Strategy & Innovation Manager and work closely with the CFO who leads the Strategy function. 

As a member of the Strategy team, you will work across all departments, defining and executing strategies to support our continued growth. You have top-tier education and professional experience and are excited to join a fast-paced, high-growth, start-up!

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of strategic interest and fill gaps in knowledge base by developing and launching surveys
• Bring the customer’s voice to life by analyzing and combining qualitative and quantitative data sources to create a cohesive narrative around customer demographics and purchasing drivers
• Deep dive into industry trends through market research across categories, channels and competitors to inform current and future strategies
• Build business cases for strategic projects including cost-benefit analyses and execution plans
• Assess market landscape including channel characteristics and competitor positioning to inform future strategy
• Provide analytical rigor and strategic support to cross-functional projects, working closely with Innovation, Product, Tech, CX, Operations and Marketing teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• 2-3 years of work experience in management consulting
• Extensive experience conducting quantitative analyses, synthesizing insights, and effectively communicating to relevant stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
• Comfortable working and communicating with employees at senior levels of the organization, including the CEO, COO, CFO, and other senior leaders.
• Exceptional work ethic and ability to independently create and drive workstreams in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Dog lovers preferred!

This is a hybrid position.

You must be able to commute into our office in Midtown Manhattan Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.