Senior Manager, Enterprise Market Insights & Strategy

About UsAlimentation Couche‑Tard ACT is a global leader in convenience and mobility operating brands including Circle K Couche‑Tard and Ingo. With more than 150000 team members across 29 countries and a network of 17000 locations we serve millions of customers every day.Guided by our vision of becoming the worlds favorite stop for people on the go we operate with a strong One Team culture built on ownership collaboration and continuous improvement.About the Enterprise Strategy FunctionThe Enterprise Strategy team is a Global Function with accountability for shaping ACTs long‑term strategic direction and for driving a process that operationalizes our strategic priorities. As a partner to the Executive Leadership Team the function supports enterprise‑level decisions that drive growth capital allocation and competitive positioning.Role SummaryThe Senior Manager Enterprise Market Insights & Strategy is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Director Enterprise Strategy and is part of the Enterprise Finance function.This role develops forward-looking data-driven insights and translates complex internal and external dynamics into clear strategic implications that support executive decisions and long-term value creation. You will partner closely with leaders across the business to shape strategic discussions identify and evaluate opportunities and enable timely decisions. The ideal candidate is analytically strong creative and communicates with confidence and precision.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end‑to‑end development of enterprise‑level market and competitive insights including industry trends geopolitical dynamics competitor activity and consumer behavior.Synthesize complex information into clear executive‑ready narratives scenarios and strategic options.Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly enterprise strategy briefs outlining risks trade‑offs and recommended actions.Design and facilitate executive‑level strategy discussions and workshops to drive alignment and decision outcomes.Independently evaluate high‑impact growth opportunities e.g. new market entry format innovation category expansion strategic partnerships and lead structured gono‑go assessments.Build and pressure‑test financial models and business cases ensuring rigor and alignment with long‑term value creation.Partner with external consultants and data providers as needed to augment internal capabilities.Support the development of an enterprise insights capability including the use of AI and advanced analytics across internal and external data sources.Build strong trusted relationships with leaders across business units to support strategy development priority setting and actionable roadmaps.Required Qualifications5 years of relevant professional experience including 3-4 years in top‑tier management consulting or an enterprise strategy insights role.Proven experience operating in complex global matrixed organizations.Bachelors degree in business economics or a related field.Strong analytical research and problem‑solving capabilities.Demonstrated ability to communicate quantitative and qualitative insights to senior leadership.Experience working with large and diverse data sets.Willingness to travel internationally valid passport required.Preferred QualificationsMBA or equivalent advanced degree.Background in retail CPG QSR or supply chain environments.Experience leveraging AI or advanced analytics in strategy or insights work.Leadership Competencies Enterprise FunctionsStrategic mindset with the ability to create clarity in ambiguous environments.Executive‑level communication and stakeholder influence skills.Highly data‑driven detail‑oriented and disciplined in approach.Self‑directed and effective operating independently with senior stakeholders.Curious humble and aligned to Circle Ks One Team culture and continuous‑improvement mindset. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish