Strategic Planner / Strategic Planneress

Job Opportunity: Strategic Planner at Emerson

Join Emerson, a Fortune 500 global leader in technology, software, engineering, and manufacturing. As a Strategic Planner, you will have the unique opportunity to witness and influence the strategic overview, financial analysis, and decision-making processes that drive innovation across diverse industries. Based at our primary site in Europe, you will report directly to a member of the Emerson Europe Leadership Team. Your contributions will be vital in shaping the company's strategic direction, enhancing processes, conducting competitive research, and preparing insightful reports to guide our decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development
  • Support the leadership team in developing critical initiatives, refining messages, and providing implementation support to encourage growth and innovation.
  • Design and execute programs that enhance excellence in core MBA topics, including Strategy, Marketing, Finance, and HR.
  • Create informative presentations and analyses that effectively communicate complex strategies to senior leadership and a range of stakeholders.
• Market Analysis
  • Conduct thorough industry and market analyses within Emerson’s served industries, identifying opportunities for growth in new markets while monitoring competitor insights.
• Business Development
  • Assist with Commercial Excellence initiatives to enhance revenue operations, optimize the sales channel, and develop our digital sales strategies and tactics.
• Reporting
  • Provide valuable insights and commentary for management meetings, market assessments, and global Emerson management processes.

Emerson’s MBA Leadership Program

Our program enables you to work at the core of our business through an intensive four-year rotational period, offering deep immersion in Emerson’s operations. You will complete two rotations across different locations and sectors within our organization, collaborating directly with senior executives to enhance your leadership skills and make a significant impact within a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

We provide numerous opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, such as:

• Travel to Emerson’s HQ in St. Louis for your MBA program orientation, allowing you to connect with our CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Access to the Europe Business Academy development program designed to deepen your understanding of Emerson’s operational framework and help you succeed.
• Nomination for the Emerson Rising Leaders Program, a talent development initiative that fosters closer interaction between Emerson Executives and emerging leaders.
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from senior leaders.
• Potential for second rotation opportunities across Europe or North America.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Emerson, we are dedicated to cultivating a culture where every employee is recognized and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace enhances the exchange of ideas and inspires innovation, allowing us to deliver superior solutions to our customers.

We actively support various Employee-led Resource Groups that promote an inclusive environment, including the Women’s Impact Network, Pride, Somos, Mosaic, Diverse Abilities, Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, and Black Employee Alliance. This philosophy is fundamental to embodying our company values and fulfilling our commitment to making the world a better place.

Get to Know Us

To learn more about Emerson, please visit our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or our website at www.emerson.com.

Who You Are

You stay informed about current and future policies, practices, and trends within the organization, market, and competition. You can anticipate future trends with accuracy and relate comfortably with individuals across all levels, functions, cultures, and geographies to earn their trust and support. Your initiative shines in challenging situations, enabling you to identify and seize opportunities while demonstrating persistence in achieving objectives despite obstacles.

Requirements

• A university degree and an MBA are required.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further inquiries, you can reach out to: cristina.demeter@emerson.com