Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

About Invoca:

Invoca is the industry innovator in AI and machine learning-powered Conversation Intelligence technology. Forrester Research identified Invoca as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Conversation Intelligence: Sales And Marketing, Q4 2021 report, stating that "Invoca is one of the few established conversation intelligence vendors that can legitimately claim AI capabilities."

With over 300 employees, more than 2,000 customers, and nearing $100M in revenue, there are tremendous opportunities to continue growing the business. We are building a world-class SaaS company, having raised over $100 million from Accel, Upfront Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Morgan Stanley, and H.I.G. Growth Partners.

At Invoca, we live by our four core values:

• Figure it Out: we take ownership of our work and are given the freedom to blaze our own trails.
• Help Each Other Thrive: we foster an inclusive and humble culture that allows us to build value for both our customers and our people.
• Continuous Improvement: we challenge the status quo every day to develop creative solutions that make our products better and our customers more successful
• Light the Customer's Way: we don't just sell a product or turn on a service; we are partners and trusted advisors who support and invest in our customers and their success.

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to come join us - we are building something special.  

About the Role:

The Director of Strategy & Corporate Development will be responsible for driving the development and execution of the company's long-term strategic plan, as well as identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and partnerships that align with the company's goals and values.

You Will:

• Be a trusted partner for the Invoca executive team to define and implement the company's strategic plan 
• Support program management of Invoca’s strategy & operations function, including the process by which Invoca determines & manages top-level organizational objectives  
• Identify growth opportunities to support Invoca’s strategic plan, and own the development of initiatives to pursue them
• Lead the development and execution of corporate development initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for the company as needed 
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and investors
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive the execution of strategic initiatives
• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives to senior leadership

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or a related field (with preference for enterprise SaaS environment) 
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field (MBA preferred) 
• Demonstrated track record of strategic thinking and execution
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and interpret complex data
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment

Salary, Benefits & Perks:

Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our offerings:

• Paid Time Off - Invoca encourages a work-life balance for our employees. We have an outstanding PTO policy, starting at 20 days off, for all full-time employees. We also offer 15 paid holidays, 10 days Compassionate Leave, 3 days volunteer time and more.
• Healthcare - Invoca offers a health care program that includes medical, dental and vision coverage. There are multiple plan options to choose from so you can make the best choice for yourself, partner and family.
• Retirement - Invoca offers a 401(k) plan through Fidelity with a company match of up to 4%.
• Stock options - All employees are invited to ownership in Invoca through stock options.
• Employee Assistance Program - Invoca offers well-being support on issues ranging from personal matters to everyday life topics through the WorkLifeMatters program.