Sr Mgr, Corporate Strategy

Work Location Type:Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$131,200.00 to$218,700.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Lake Forest, IL (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week)

We're looking for a strategic athlete - someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and is energized by high-impact work. As Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, you won't just contribute to critical strategy initiatives - you'll lead them. This is a team leadership role, responsible for guiding a small, high-performing team while also staying hands-on in the work.
You'll be expected to drive strategy projects across the business, own competitive intelligence, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for our most senior leaders. You'll work across corporate, business unit, and functional teams, translating complexity into clarity and enabling bold, data-driven decisions. Bonus points if you bring corporate development experience such as M&A analysis, corporate venture capital, or due diligence.

You Will
* Lead and coach a team of 2+ strategists and analysts, setting a high bar for analytical rigor, storytelling, and execution
* Drive cross-functional strategy initiatives that shape the direction of the company across corporate and business unit levels
* Own our competitive intelligence engine - develop a perspective on market trends, competitor moves, and macro shifts; translate those into strategy recommendations
* Frame and lead strategic problem-solving efforts - structure ambiguous problems, design workstreams, and generate executive-ready outputs
* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bringing a confident point of view and strong communication skills
* Support Corporate Development on investment theses, due diligence, and execution support for strategic opportunities
* Support internal and external executive communications with crisp, insight-rich storytelling
* Contribute to the creation and evolution of our corporate strategy roadmap

You Have
* Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA preferred
* 2+ years of strategy consulting experience with team leadership responsibilities, or 4+ years of strategy experience at a Fortune 500 company with direct people management experience
* Track record of leading complex, high-stakes projects in fast-paced environments
* Strong capability in competitive analysis, strategic synthesis, and executive-level storytelling
* Advanced analytical and financial skills; Excel proficiency required, financial modeling experience a plus
* Strong PowerPoint/visual communication skills - able to distill complex ideas into compelling executive narratives
* Experience in corporate development, M&A, or corporate venture capital
* Industry experience in distribution, industrials, or similar sectors a plus

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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