Jewelry Television - Business Strategist of Retail Growth & Analytics Job at Jew

Jewelry Television – Business Strategist of Retail Growth & Analytics

Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Code: JTVSTRATEGY26
# of openings: 1

Position Summary

The Business Strategist’s primary responsibility at Jewelry Television® (JTV) is to lead the Strategy team’s mandate to provide timely, insightful, and actionable, high‑level data‑driven recommendations that directly support company growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years at a consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or 5+ years of retail corporate strategy experience. They will synthesize information and market intelligence into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations that directly inform executive‑level decision‑making across Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations. The role focuses on identifying business opportunities, strategic thinking, problem solving, and business performance optimization.

Scope and Impact

Although the position is in Strategy, it requires frequent cross‑functional interaction with C‑level and EVP/SVP senior executives in Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Broadcast Planning, Supply Chain, and IT. Strategic recommendations and business cases will drive the company’s overall planning, direction, and capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Opportunity Identification
• Lead strategic analysis to identify major growth and profit improvement opportunities across Broadcast, E‑commerce, and Retail.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on key retail performance indicators (sell‑through, inventory turnover, margin, basket size, CLTV).
• Lead root‑cause analysis on shifts in business performance and propose comprehensive solutions.
• Conduct research on internal capabilities and external environments, providing detailed business and competitive intelligence.
• Drive investigative analysis using a hypothesis‑driven approach to vet strategic investment opportunities.
• Mine corporate data to support strategic plans related to customers, merchandising categories, capital productivity, marketing, and operational performance.
• Financial Planning and Business Case Development – lead development of comprehensive business cases for all strategic initiatives.
• Identify drivers of financial performance for specific initiatives.
• Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical frameworks; translate findings back into actionable strategic plans.
• Conduct advanced ad hoc and pro‑forma analyses to support critical decisions.
• Measurement, Visualization, and Executive Reporting – oversee design of measurement systems for pilots and strategic tests.
• Structure and present complex analytical findings to C‑level and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Direct creation of dashboards and reports using Tableau or Power BI.
• Track results against key drivers and incorporate measurements into the operating plan.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years at a consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or 5+ years in Retail, E‑commerce, or Media strategy roles.
• Experience supporting Retail, E‑commerce, or Media organizations preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic Acumen – synthesize complex data into a cohesive narrative.
• Executive Communication – deliver high‑stakes presentations to C‑level executives.
• Financial Modeling – advanced proficiency in Excel for modeling, business case development, and scenario planning.
• Analytical Rigor – conduct quantitative strategic analysis; knowledge of statistical principles.
• Cross‑functional Leadership – influence outcomes across departments without direct authority.
• Technical Familiarity – data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and SQL.

JTV Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Generous personal/vacation accrual policy.
• Exceptional employee discount on JTV products.
• 24‑hour private fitness center for employees and immediate family.
• Employee park with walking trail, frisbee golf, volleyball, and more.

Overview

Jewelry Television® (JTV) is a leading retailer of jewelry and gemstones in the U.S., leveraging an omni‑digital strategy that includes live broadcasting, a mobile‑optimized e‑commerce platform, and a robust social media presence. The company employs graduate gemologists and accredited jewelry professionals. JTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify and the Tennessee Drug‑Free Workplace Program.