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Line of Business Strategy Partner - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

About the role

Starting pay: [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per hour

Let’s talk about Canteen One! We are the national account management arm for Canteen, the largest and most experienced food and retail service company in the United States. We help our clients take the best breaks possible by providing unique and customized office coffee, vending, market, and pantry programs from coast-to-coast.

Let’s talk about Perks!
At our North Loop Minneapolis office, we have an awesome office environment filled with perks! Free office coffee and pantry – One block from light rail transit– Dress for your Day – Canteen Avenue C (market) & Foodsby food delivery – Sporting event tickets frequently raffled off – Paid time off to volunteer for corporate sponsored events – Wellness programs … you get the idea!

Let’s talk about Opportunity!
As part of Compass Group USA, the 6th largest employer in the world and leader in food service and support services, Canteen One provides you with an opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, and become part of a diverse team committed to attracting, retaining, and developing top level talent. If you are passionate about a customer-first, always friendly approach, we think you’ll fit right in!

Canteen One offers a variety of career opportunities, including:

Customer Service
Accounts Receivable / Consolidation Services
Finance / Accounting
Client & Account Management
Vendor Relations / Operations
Information Technology

great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Description

The Line of Business Strategy Partner plays a critical role in driving growth, profitability, and operational performance across Canteen One's core business segments, including Micro Markets, Vending, and Office Coffee, Tea, and Water Services. This role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, leveraging data, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration to develop and execute initiatives that improve revenue, customer retention, operational effectiveness, and overall business results.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, analytical expertise, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead strategic initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Leadership
Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute growth strategies across designated lines of business.
Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, customer retention, and operational performance.
Support annual business planning and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to inform business decisions.
Performance Analytics & Insights
Analyze operational and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and business risks.
Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and recommendations that support decision-making.
Utilize data to drive same-store sales growth, margin improvement, and customer retention initiatives.
Measure the effectiveness of strategic programs and recommend enhancements based on results.
Commercialization & Program Development
Lead product, equipment, supplier, and service initiatives that support growth and operational excellence.
Evaluate pilot programs, analyze outcomes, and develop plans to scale successful solutions.
Support innovation efforts that improve client experiences and strengthen competitive positioning.
Identify opportunities to standardize best practices across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Supplier partners to align priorities and execute key initiatives.
Facilitate communication and adoption of best practices across internal teams and field organizations.
Influence stakeholders and drive results without direct reporting authority.
Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement
Build strong relationships w