Vice President of Strategy and Operations, Qloo
$190-205k
This range does not include the bonus for this position, which is up to 30%
3+ days a week in office (Soho, NYC)
AI-powered recommendation API
Open for applications
AI-powered recommendation API
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$190-205k
This range does not include the bonus for this position, which is up to 30%
3+ days a week in office (Soho, NYC)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To understand culture and taste on a global basis.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of professional experience in Strategy and Operations and/or Consultancy and/or Operations, with a proven track record of maximizing effectiveness and efficiency
- Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence key decision-makers
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a results-oriented approach
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and driven VP of Strategy and Operations to lead and grow our Strategy and Operations function. You will play a critical role in shaping our global commercial strategies, international expansion and effectively run our Global Business Organization (GBO), maximizing monetization
- Develop and implement the company's strategic plan: This involves working closely with the executive team to define the company's vision, mission, and goals, and then translating those into actionable initiatives
- Conduct market research and analysis: Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify opportunities and threats
- Oversee strategic initiatives: Lead cross-functional teams to execute key strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic plan
- Monitor and evaluate performance: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and make adjustments to the strategic plan as needed
- Optimize business processes: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
- Oversee day-to-day operations: Ensure smooth and efficient operations across various departments, including sales, marketing, customer success, and product development
- Implement and manage systems and tools: Implement and manage systems and tools to support efficient operations, such as CRM systems, project management tools, and data analytics platforms
- Drive operational efficiency: Identify and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource allocation
- Build and manage a high-performing team: Recruit, hire, and manage a team of strategy and operations professionals
- Foster a culture of collaboration: Encourage cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and efficiency
- Develop talent: Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities to team members
- Develop and manage budgets: Develop and manage budgets for the strategy and operations function, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals
- Analyze financial performance: Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Provide financial insights: Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support strategic decision-making
Our take
Powered by artificial intelligence, Qloo is aiming to understanding taste and cultural correlations. While giants like Spotify, Expedia and Netflix dominate their sectors, they inadvertently create "data silos", where valuable information remains isolated. A unified system, however, could help understand and predict diverse personal tastes across various domains.
To confront this, Qloo provides companies with AI-generated correlation data spanning numerous cultural and entertainment domains. Leveraging its platform, a user's taste in one category or genre can seamlessly inform recommendations in another, leading to more personalized experiences. For example, Starbucks is using Qloo to create in-store music playlists tailored to specific neighborhoods, enhancing customer engagement.
With an influx in funding over 2023 and 2024, Qloo plans to introduce an accessible self-service interface, aiding small and mid-sized enterprises in charting consumer and taste analytics. Additionally, it has introduced the "multi-person recommendation AI", capable of matching profiles based on individual preferences stored in its database, which further solidifies its position as a leader in personalized recommendation solutions.
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Company benefits
- Health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized
- Flexible work arrangements - we encouraging employees to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle
Company HQ
Bowery, New York, NY
Leadership
Alex Elias
(CEO)Previously served as a Principal at APE Capital for 4 years before founding Qloo in 2012.
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