Corporate Strategy Business Development Analyst

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Strategy & Business Development. This role can be based at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor MI or our Illinois, Chicago location.

The Corporate Strategy Business Development (CSBD) team is aligned with the C-suite at Whirlpool and drives initiatives in four major areas: Strategic Initiatives, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Planning and Business Development, described here. 

Strategic initiatives – The CSBD function leads important strategic initiatives mandated by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee on behalf of the enterprise. We also partner with business leaders to support the development of business strategies. Types of initiatives we drive include market entry strategy, growth strategy, and portfolio strategy.

Competitive strategy & intelligence – CSBD partners with the Executive Committee to shape the competitive strategy for the company and embed it into regional plans. We assess competitor activities and performance, including being accountable for ongoing competitive monitoring.

Strategic planning – The CSBD team defines strategic planning for the enterprise, including long-range planning, strategic planning, and strategy reviews with the Board of Directors.

Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) – Responsible for the M&A strategy as well as an assessment of and execution of specific acquisition, joint venture, alliance, and divestiture opportunities on a global basis.
 

Your responsibilities will include

As an Analyst, Strategy & Business Development your responsibilities will include:

• Play a key analytic and synthesis role in strategic projects within Whirlpool’s core business as well as areas adjacent to major appliances (such as small domestic appliances, consumables, etc.)
• Understand, structure, and analyze complex business issues
• Prioritize analyses through hypothesis-based problem solving
• Seek second-order implications and insights beyond the obvious, taking guidance from people leaders
• Perform rigorous and accurate analysis and modeling of financial and other market research data
• Translate analysis output into practical and implementable recommendations
• Support the creation of Whirlpool’s competitive strategies and ongoing competitive intelligence gathering
• Support business development/M&A actions including target screening/assessment, valuation, due diligence, and acquisition integration, on an as needed basis
• Assess and profile companies to support both formulation and identification/execution of strategic partnership, joint venture, and acquisition opportunities
• Communication development and business reporting:
• Share insights and recommendations in a structured and easily digestible manner in both written and oral format, persuading based on facts and sound logic
• Present analysis while engaging the audience and projecting self-assurance
• Take an active role in internal and external presentations, meetings, discussions
• Build a network of internal relationships with a broad cross-section of the organization, and leverage organizational knowledge, resources, and expertise
• Manage own time and schedule with initiative and effectiveness, negotiating and prioritizing demands across multiple projects
• Able to work partially remote (e.g. 1 day per week), coordinating and process-managing work in a virtual setting
   

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree completed or in progress with anticipated completion by Spring/Summer 2025 in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or other analytical fields, including Engineering or Mathematics. 
• 3+ months of experience in Business or Strategy (Experience may include internships, academic projects, co-op positions, or participation in academic clubs/extracurricular activities (such as Finance, Management Consulting, or Investment Banking clubs)

Preferred skills and experiences

• Internship OR 1+ years of experience working in a management consulting firm, financial institution, or consumer goods business
• Internship OR 1+ years of experience in Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Marketing or Operations in a corporate environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, both written and verbal, including confidence and presence to engage effectively with senior executives
• Mastery of Google Slides and Google Sheets
• Ability to recognize the accomplishments of the team before the individual
• Highly motivated and possess vision and enthusiasm
• Understand how to deliver on short time frames and be committed to meeting deadlines
• Communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit
• Be comfortable making presentations
  
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What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.