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Job Summary
The VP, Investor Relations, is responsible for implementing strategies to ensure enterprise message delivery is consistent, timely and relevant. In addition, this role will require extensive financial acumen and be supporting investment / M&A activities, building business cases, performing due diligence activities and articulating how the proposed investment or M&A activity supports the company's strategic vision.
This role maintains the public image for company by communicating strategy, programs, accomplishments, key performance metrics and points of view to investors, reporters, customers, employees, and key stakeholders through announcements, editorial placements and executive speaking opportunities; Nurtures existing and creates new relationships with investors, analysts and key media outlets; Conceptualizes, writes and edits press releases and other material covering a diverse subject matter; Screens and evaluates incoming requests from investors, analysts and media ; Owns quarterly earnings process including theme development, scripting, Q&A and coordination of investor outreach; Leads and directs the work of others by overseeing the quarterly earnings process, Oversees and coordinates investor events and executive speaking engagement prep work, including PowerPoint presentations; Ensures research reports, media stories and social postings are monitored and relevant clips distributed with summaries for senior management.
Needs to be a self-motivator with the ability to work independently without being managed with strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate potential investments. Develops the investor relations strategy and communicates that strategy to the analysts and investor community at large. Coordinates and recommends investor events, measures and develops desired shareholder base while increasing analyst coverage.
Job Responsibilities
Oversees quarterly earnings processes, including preparation of conference calls, materials (i.e., slides and script of remarks), and press releases.
Organizes follow-up calls and/or meetings and collaborates with the Finance, Legal and various external parties.
Supports investment / M&A activity by providing business cases, participating in due diligence & aiding in strategy development.
Develops overall investor outreach strategy, including conference participation and non-deal roadshows. Focuses particularly on direct engagement with target institutional investors.
Develops an appropriately prioritized sell-side engagement strategy.
Educates investors regarding the company's strategy and financial model and responding to investor inquiries.
Analyzes investor feedback, sentiment, and questions for the companys senior executives, Board of Directors, and Public Relations teams. Helps to frame potential responses and/or disclosures.
Manages the Investor Relations webpage and prepares relevant institutional presentations and publications.
Develop, implement, and execute corporate communication strategies and plans
Develop and nurture valuable/beneficial relationships with key media outlets
Conceptualize, write, edit, and distribute press releases, media alerts, pitch letters and other material covering a diverse subject matter
Must be accessible to media 24/7 in the event of any emergencies or fast-breaking news stories
Perform other duties as required and assigned by manager and upper management.
Follow any and all legal policies, especially surrounding Material Non-Public Information.
Job Requirements
Experience working in a matrix organization and leading while not having a direct reporting relationship.
Preferred 7+ years previous work experience either in investor relations / corporate communications and/or PR agency environments
Familiar with a variety of IR/ PR field concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience interacting with investors and analysts as well as business press and other high-profile media under tight deadlines; retail industry press a plus
Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Proficient with press release distribution and database and monitoring services (e.g. CisionPoint) and other PR tools
Existing relationships with local and national media a plus
Skills
Investor Relations
Corporate Communications
Deep Financial Analysis & Modeling
MS- Office
Special Note to all employees who are managers or above:
Ability to influence people across the organization
Ability to coach your reports to grow a high-performance team
Experience hiring and leading diverse teams
Education
BA/BS degree in finance is preferred
Who We Are
We're a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.
What We Offer
401k (6% match)
Flexible Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women's Network, Women In Tech)
And More…
*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
Physical Requirements
This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.
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Founded in 1971, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is a chain of retail stores that sell a wide assortment of domestics merchandise and home furnishings. Domestics merchandise includes categories such as bed linens and related items, bath items and kitchen textiles. Home furnishings include categories such as kitchen and tabletop items, fine tabletop, basic housewares, general home furnishings, consumable and certain juvenile products. The Company's 1,471+ stores principally range in size from 20,000 to 50,000 square feet, with some stores exceeding 90,000 square feet. The Company's stores combine superior service and a broad selection of items at everyday low prices.
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Increased sales from 16M in 1992 to 10.915B in fiscal 2012; Increase in number of stores from 34 Bed Bath & Beyond stores at the beginning of fiscal 1992 to 1,471 stores including 1004 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, 47 Harmon or Harmon Face Values stores, 74 Christmas Tree Shops or andThat! and 82 buybuy Baby, 264 stores under the names of World Market, Cost Plus World Market or World Market Stores in fiscal 2012; Operate locations in all 50 US States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico; The company includes Linen Holdings, a business-to-business distributor of a variety of textile products, amenities and other goods to customers in the hospitality, cruise line, food service, healthcare and other industries.