Business Strategy Manager, Runna
£80.8-105k
Offers equity
3 days a week in office (Vauxhall, London)
Tailored running training plans
Be an early applicant
Tailored running training plans
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
£80.8-105k
Offers equity
3 days a week in office (Vauxhall, London)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make running training effective, enjoyable and easy for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Strong analytical expertise, with a track record of structuring and solving problems from first principles
- Comfort operating in ambiguity, where the problem isn't handed to you fully formed - The ability to move quickly without losing rigor, and to hold several priorities at once as they shift
- A high level of ownership: you follow through on your work rather than handing it off - Three to five years in management consulting (MBB) is a plus
- Familiarity with fitness, wellness, or subscription/D2C business models is a plus
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Business Strategy Manager to help shape how Runna makes its biggest calls
- You'll work directly with Runna's Chief of Staff on the strategic questions that matter most: where we invest for growth, how we position against competitors, and how we turn Runna's 2026 priorities into plans that actually get executed
- You'll also play a leading part in our quarterly OKR process and annual strategy planning, with real ownership over your work from day one
- You'll sit within Runna, reporting to the Chief of Staff, and you'll also work closely with Strava Group's broader Strategy team. That gives you a rare mix: the pace and scope of a small, fast-growing team, plus regular exposure to a wider strategy bench for methodology, feedback, and pattern-matching across the group
- It's a great seat for someone who wants both autonomy and a strong support network around them
- Lead multi-week strategic projects, such as market sizing, competitive positioning, and growth investment cases, that directly inform decisions made by Runna leadership
- Play a leading part in Runna's quarterly OKR process and annual strategy planning cycle
- Partner with functional leads across Product, Marketing, and Finance to support and push the thinking across initiatives
- Turn Runna's strategic priorities into concrete plans with clear tracking and accountability - Respond to fast-turnaround requests when leadership needs data or analysis quickly to support a decision
- Build reusable analytical frameworks and dashboards so recurring business-performance questions get faster to answer over time
- Stay connected with Strava Group's Strategy team to keep methodology and frameworks aligned across the business
Application process
- Our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. We'll share the specific stages with you at the start of the process, but you can expect a mix of introductory conversations, role-specific discussions, and the opportunity to meet the team
Salary benchmarks
Our take
As a way to keep fit, running has shot up in popularity in recent years, partially due to accessibility, especially during the pandemic. But for those who want to take running to the next level – whether that be a 5K or a marathon – it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of a training plan. Runna supplies an app with personalised training plans for all types of runs, to help people achieve their running and fitness goals.
Runna was founded by running enthusiasts for running enthusiasts, in response to the lack of tools available to help them train. Although there are many running apps available, Runna stands by providing training plans for specific races, which can be distinguished by distance and goal time. In addition, it supports a sense of community, and still caters to a range of experience levels.
Runna has seen consistent subscriber growth since its launch, serving thousands of users globally. The company has plans to expand both its features and team, while reaching more customers in the future. Its acquisition by fitness giant Strava will certainly help it on its way to achieving these aims.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$6.8m
SEED
Dec 2022
$2.6m
SEED
Total funding: $10.3m
Company benefits
- Own a part of Runna: We want you to own a part of the company you're building. Everyone who joins Runna receives a generous stock options package
- Grow with us: As one of our early hires, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape and influence Runna's product and culture from the beginning
- Learn and develop: We work with all of the latest tools and technologies so you can learn at the cutting edge of product development
- Team socials: We're a friendly bunch and like to make work-like fun, whether that's lunches and dinners or our bi-weekly team run
- Paid vacation: We want people to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. Runna offers 25 vacation days + bank holidays
- Tools: You'll receive all new equipment including a laptop, running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
- Get paid to Run(na): We have a dedicated hour block each week where you'll get paid to run! Whether you want to build up to your first 5k or do that tough intervals sessions it's up to you!
- Enhanced family care: 3 months fully paid when you welcome a new Runna into the family, as well as fertility support & a host of other benefits
Company HQ
Vauxhall, London, UK
Leadership
Walter Holohan
(CTO)Initially joined Runna as a Technical Lead before being promoted to CTO. Prior to Runna, they were a React Native Developer at 11:FS, a Full Stack Engineer at Nationwide Building Society and a Director at Spartn.
Josh Oppenheim
(MD)Initially joined Runna as COO before being promoted to Managing Director. Prior to Runna, they worked in Strategy and Operations at Let's Do This, was a Senior Consultant at Bain & Company and Strategist at X, the moonshot factory.
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