Strategy and Operations Associate

About The Job

The GCS Sales and Strategy teams at Google provide business-critical insights using analytics, ensure cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, help teams drive strategic partnerships and new initiatives forward, and drive sustainable business growth and product adoption. We stay focused on aligning the highest-level company priorities with effective day-to-day operations, and help evolve early-stage ideas into future-growth initiatives. Team members are experienced in business strategy and operations, analytical and strategic, yet highly pragmatic and results-oriented.

Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $96,000-$138,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience generating insights from analysis on large data sets to drive business decisions.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment for a complex, matrixed organization.
• Structured problem-solving skills, combined with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to take complex, ambiguous topics and turn them into compelling narratives for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute business analyses and advanced modeling to draw interpretable insights.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive strategies that solve complex business challenges and address the needs of stakeholders across various functions to drive incremental growth.
• Assist in the communication of findings to leadership and to the broader organization by preparing polished presentations and identifying key takeaways.
• Partner with teammates to define actionable plans and roadmaps and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation of change initiatives.

Key Skills/Competency

• Business Strategy
• Operations Management
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Cross-functional Collaboration