Strategy Manager, Solutions - Atlanta, GA

 

 

Job ID:  507394
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

 

Job Summary

 

At CRH we are the leading provider of innovative solutions to the construction industry, working with customers to make construction safer, simpler and more sustainable. To help drive CRHs strategy around solutions, we are looking for a manager that will help us explore new market verticals, support us in customer journey mapping and help us create solutions that solve customers’ challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including solutions engineers, strategy & development, company management, across Americas.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Support with exploring key strategic verticals (e.g. roads, water, energy), assess CRH’s capabilities and identify future opportunities
• Work closely with colleagues in cross-functional working groups to design and execute our solutions strategy
• Support CRH Americas leadership team with ad-hoc strategic projects
• Complete customer journey and value chain mapping exercises
• Engage with customers to understand their specific needs, challenges and goals
• Work closely with solutions engineers, product managers and technical teams to develop and scale solutions
• Support the operations with commercializing and operationalizing new solutions
• Stay informed on industry trends, market dynamics and competitive landscape within key verticals
• Travel around 20-25%
• Other duties as assigned

 

Professional Skills

 

• Ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships - recognizing the unique organizational needs of various business units
• Ability to obtain data/information and analyze that information to understand and communicate opportunities to relevant key stakeholders
• Ability to independently analyze strategies and able to articulate CRH’s strategy and value proposition
• Culturally and commercially sensitive – developing strong relationships
• Great collaborator with the ability to bring teams together
• Comfortable working across different markets, customers and products

 

Job Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, Engineering, Architecture or related field or equivalent experience (MBA or Masters preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience in consulting, business development, customer enablement or sales
• Experience / familiarity with building materials, construction or related is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer centric approach
• Track-record in commercialization (launching) of new products, services is a plus
• Proven track record of managing projects and working in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

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